March 2021 | Vol. 28 No. 3

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IDCTA is keeping up with technology with our Livestream ZOOM interviews, as well as our online 2020 Year-End Awards presentation. See page 6 for a link to our online awards presentation IDCTA March 2021 | Page 1 IDCTA Virtual Show Series IDCTA is in Full Swing! Be Prepared for the Show Season! Ride a dressage test from your home barn and have it evaluated by the same judges you MARCH 2021 | VOL. 28 NO. 3 may see at shows this spring and summer! NEWSLETTER EDITOR The judges for the IDCTA Virtual Show Series are rated “R” and “S”. Mary Jo Downen This is a great opportunity to get feedback from a judge and improve your test without af- [email protected] fecting your year-end scores. Members are encouraged to submit comments, articles, news, photos. No stabling or travel costs, so virtual shows cost less and are an excellent value. Deadline: 10th of preceding The experience is private; just you and the Judge, one-on-one. month. If you are worried about the size of your arena: Remember, as long as the arena is smaller that a real dressage arena, it can be used for the video. ADVERTISING & PRODUCTION MANAGER FLYER AND REGISTRATION LINK ARE ON PAGE 7 Mary Jo Downen, TypaGraphics Email ads to [email protected] Please send checks made out to IDCTA to Mary Jo Downen 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146 Advertising Rates All Ads must be prepaid and received by the 10th of the preceding month. Those requiring extra graphics work may be subject to additional graphics charges. Please see www.idcta.org for complete ad submission information. Discounts for multiple insertions - email,call or go to www. idcta.org for further information. Click to Send Ads & Checks to: Mary Jo Downen | 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146 Phone: 815-522-2285 | Email: [email protected] Full Page...... $40.00 Half Page...... $25.00 One-Third Page...... $20.00 Visit our Website: Quarter Page...... $15.00 www.idcta.org Business Card Size...... $10.00 Classifieds A monthly newsletter published by the Members...... FREE Illinois Dressage & Combined Training Association, an Illinois Not for Profit (first 50 words; additional words 10¢ each) Corporation. Opinions expressed within Non-members...... 10¢ per word are those of the authors, unless otherwise indicated. NEW! You can now pay for your Scribe ads with your credit card! Go to https://idcta.org/contact-us/advertising-rates and scroll The IDCTA is a USDF Group Member and down to the payment methods to pay securely online via PayPal. USEA Affiliate Member Organization. This organization’s members are automatically USDF Group Members INFORMATION HOTLINE Molly Fine 716-573-5390

March 2021 | Page 2 IDCTA President’s PERSPECTIVE By Molly Fine There is much going on with our committees, and new programs do it this the fall. The committee is working with the Mill Creek Hunt will be emerging shortly. Eric Dierks has completed his fourth Zoom to provide several dates for newcomers to participate. The event will livestream with Jimmy Wofford and as anticipated, it was very well- consist of two sessions; a Zoom presentation about the history of received. There were about 35 participants. Jimmy’s overview of the the hunt along with details about participating, then the event itself, history of the sport of eventing and the evolution of riding techniques where you will be able to ride with the hunt. There will be different was fascinating. His thoughts about what makes a training program ways to participate. Even if you don’t want to jump, you can ride with successful were insightful. The focus of his program on the uniqueness a group that does not do any jumping. More details will be available of the individual horse and rider in training resonated with many of for you to consider as we get closer to these events. us. He left us wishing for more. A recording of the Wofford interview is available at www.idcta.org for you to enjoy if you were not able A mentoring program is also in the works to help competitors new to attend or if you want to listen again. Our next Zoom livestream to Eventing find their way through the many rules, regulations and will be coming up in March – stay tuned for details. The registration common practices that can derail you if you are not aware of them. will be out soon We will have this program organized for the start of this year’s show- ing season. Next month this program will be outlined here in the The Eventing Committee had launched the Winter Conditioning Scribe. How to access a mentor, an overview of the topics they will Challenge which will include monthly videos, a tracking sheet, and be covering, and specifying who will be available at upcoming shows recognition for those who participate in the Challenge. This program will be part of the program. We are looking for volunteers who can will give those who are new to showing an opportunity to learn act as mentors. If you are interested, contact Erin Neilson at (815) about equine and human exercises to help get ready for the show 276-3290 or by email: [email protected]. This is an exciting ring, and to remind the veterans of what they should be doing to new program for new eventers, and a way for mentors to earn their prepare. Every level is invited to join, from beginners to veterans volunteer hours for year-end awards. like Eric Dierks. He is leading the charge! Conditioning is the key to success for all disciplines, and this is a way to have some fun in the The Dressage Committee has launched the Virtual Show Series which process. There will be videos outlining activities to condition your began January 20th. There were 37 rides at the first show, and the horse each month that will focused on all levels, from Starter Novice results are listed here in the Scribe. Fatima Kranz was the judge, and to Training, along with exercises for the rider, as well. You can par- provided the competitors with many great comments. The second ticipate as an individual, or if your barn is interested, barn members show will be starting on February 19. The judge will be Dolly Hannon can participate together. There will be recognition of participating “S”. These shows will be an opportunity to practice our tests without barns as well as individuals. having to leave our barns and battle the cold and snow. The results and comments from these tests can help improve our performance If you have ever had riding with a hunt on your bucket list (as I have), for this summer’s shows. It is a great opportunity to practice Green or as something new and fun to try, you will have the opportunity to continued on page 6

BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Molly Fine – President 716-573-5390 Cecelia Conway 608-449-9552 [email protected] [email protected] Eric Dierks – VP Eventing 703-297-2329 Heather McCarthy 815-276-3471 [email protected] [email protected] Emma Kane – VP Dressage 847-890-5549 Katie Miskovic 708-203-2659 [email protected] [email protected] Michael Coghlan – Treasurer 847-707-4351 [email protected] Linda Bland 224-622-9416 [email protected] Cindy Lambert– Secretary 847-394-2090 [email protected] Brittany Burson 630-809-2146 [email protected] COMMITTEES Emma Kane 847-890-5549 Cecelia Conway - Schooling Show Series [email protected] [email protected] 608-449-9552 Katie Miskovic – Grant Program Sara Stone 224-234-4613 [email protected] 708-203-2659 [email protected] Eric Dierks – Eventing Committee Karen Cederholm 815-988-4686 [email protected] 703-297-2329 [email protected] Emma Kane - Dressage Committee Jill Heisler 815-575-0653 [email protected] 847-890-5549 [email protected] Alison Volpentesta 847-395-9291 MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN, For questions and/or changes: [email protected] Lil Kane | 847-452-4207, [email protected]

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 3 IDCTA Year-End Awards for 2020

IDCTA would like to congratulate all of our year-end award Emma Kane, Mein Liebling, 66.556, 4 winners on a job well done! Please visit this link for our video Tina McKandes, Z Holiday of Legend Woods, 66.007, 5 presentation: https://youtu.be/0wOgxXrTu5I DeAnna Greulich, Jameson, 63.646, 6 First Open Kristen Becker, Jodocus, 72.361, 1 Kenneth Borden Jr., Tiamo’s Royal Reid, 72.276, 2 Recognized Dressage Jennifer Strauss, David’s Boudewijn, 72.116, 3 Kenneth Borden Jr., Show Girl, 67.469, 4 First Name, Last Name, Horse’s Name, Average, Placing Second JR/YR Intro JR/YR Alicia Berger, Trust Me, 65.275, 1 Nori Benck, Martiano, 74.063, 1 Nori Benck, MDA Maximus, 62.672, 2 Training JR/YR Second AA Sarah Cederlund, Not Your Average Joe, 67.974, 1 Katie Miskovic, SF Lycanthorpe, 69.970, 1 Makena Salm, JW Emerald Kody, 66.509, 2 Carrie Dorn, Rara Avis P, 69.268, 2 Sophie Tracy, CLF’s Hustle and Flow, 59.911, 3 Patty Combs, Show Girl, 65.980, 3 Training AA Belinda Chu, Felix Felicis, 65.327, 4 Stephanie Clausen-Kubarth, Imastar, 73.170, 1 DeAnna Greulich, Jameson, 56.557, 5 Maureen Kinyon, Mr T A Charisma, 70.948, 2 Second Open Emma Kane, Mein Liebling, 69.760, 3 Kristen Becker, Fiotopia, 72.589, 1 Tina McKandes, Z Holiday of Legend Woods, 66.940, 4 Jennifer Strauss, Forevermore, 69.167, 2 DeAnna Greulich, Jager, 63.621, 5 Kristen Becker, Jodocus, 67.887, 3 Training Open Third JR/YR Heather McCarthy, Picalilly WF, 77.194, 1 Alicia Berger, Trust Me, 66.082, 1 Heather McCarthy, Kulinda M, 75.345, 2 Alicia Berger, Aire Cavaleiros, 64.906, 2 Shelley Day, Galleto Negro, 72.614, 3 Third AA Shelley Day, Katalina, 72.276, 4 Deanna Hertrich, True Colors, 65.944, 1 Jennifer Strauss, David’s Boudewijn, 71.595, 5 Sari Wildman, Gyrfalcon, 63.453, 2 Heather McCarthy, Due North, 70.755, 6 Third Open First JR/YR Brittany Burson, Florinus, 71.594, 1 Makena Salm, JW Emerald Kody, 63.658, 1 AA Patty Combs, Show Girl, 68.646, 1 Fourth Open AA Ruth Flanagan, Sherlock, 67.523, 2 Penelope Sachs, Frisbee 55, 69.263, 1 Belinda Chu, Felix Felicis, 67.066, 3 continued on page 5

March 2021 | Page 4 IDCTA IDCTA Year-End Awards for 2020 continued from page 4 Rebecca Spellman, Countero, 67.340, 2 Jean Attermeier, Amadeus, 60.208, 3 Recognized Eventing Award Winners Sandi Spellman, Just Chance, 59.132, 4 Award/Division, Place, Rider Name, Horse Name Fourth JR/YR Beginner Novice - AA, 1, Sandra Barclay, Cooley Camelot Alicia Berger, Aire Cavaleiros, 66.984, 1 Beginner Novice - YR, 1, Sophie Schroeder, Fernhill Prada USDF Freestyle AA Novice - AA, 1, Sandra Barclay, Bruiser 3rd, Penelope Sachs, Frisbee 55, 71.817, 1 Novice - AA, 2, Sandra Barclay, Cooley Camelot 2nd, Katie Miskovic, SF Lycanthorpe, 71.650, 2 Novice -YR, 1, Mia Volpentesta, Flipside 1st, Emma Kane, Mein Liebling, 70.984, 3 Novice - YR, 2, Mia Volpentesta, Bora Bora Bound 2nd, Carrie Dorn, Rara Avis P, 70.684, 4 Training Open, 1, Elizabeth Harrington, Miracle Mona 1st, Belinda Chu, Felix Felicis, 70.250, 5 Training - AA, 1, Kristin Kubush, CMF Royal Diamond 3rd, Sandi Spellman, Just Chance, 63.934, 6 Training - AA, 2, WIlliam Barclay, Stormn Hudson KD USDF Freestyle JR/YR Modified - AA, 1, William Barclay, Stormn Hudson KD 2nd, Alicia Berger, Trust Me, 69.150, 1 Preliminary Open, 1, Elizabeth Harrington, Vanity’s Revenge 3rd, Alicia Berger, Trust Me, 68.967, 2 Preliminary - AA, 1, Kristin Kubsch, CMF Roal Diamond 4th, Alicia Berger, Aire Cavaleiros, 67.867, 3 Preliminary - AA, 2, William Barclay, Stormn Hudson KD 3rd, Alicia Berger, Aire Cavaleiros, 67.484, 4 Intermediate Open, 1, Elizabeth Harrington, Vanity’s Revenge USDF Freestyle Open High Point Horse Champ, Fernhill Prada 1st, Adrienne Pot, Hadrian, 78.633, 1 High Point Horse Reserve, Cooley Camelot 1st, Kristen Becker, Jodocus, 74.900, 2 Young Rider of the Year Champ, Sophie Schroeder 4th, Kristen Becker, Amadeus, 73.862, 3 Young Rider of the Year Reserve, Mia Volpentesta 2nd, Brittany Burson, Rockstar R, 71.984, 4 MA Rider of the Year Champ, Sandra Barclay 3rd, Brittany Burson, Florinus, 71.467, 5 MA Rider of the Year Reserve, William Barclay 2nd, Jennifer Strauss, Forevermore, 71.284, 6 Low Score Beginner Novice, Sandra Barclay, Cooley Camelot Low Score Novice, Sandra Barclay, Bruiser PSG JR/YR Low Score Training, Kristin Kubsch, CMF Royal Diamond Alicia Berger, Aire Cavaleiros, 65.662, 1 AA Low Score Preliminary, Elizabeth Harrington, Vanity’s Revenge Sara Stone, Gotham, 66.253, 1 Rebecca Spellman, Countero, 63.872, 2 PSG Open Schooling Show Dressage Winners Andreann, Patzwald, Atoftens Cherick, 67.279, 1 Kristen Becker, Don Vino, 66.617, 2 First Name, Last Name, Horse Name, Average, Placing Jennifer Strauss, I’m Full of Stuff, 65.490, 3 Green As Grass JR/YR Intermediare I1 AA Brooke Viehman, Frankly My Dear, 71.262, 1 Sara Stone, Gotham, 68.799, 1 Taylor Breyman, Toews, 69.682, 2 Martha Pieper, Leyenda H, 62.157, 2 Brooke Viehman, It’s Going Down, 68.039, 3 Intermediare I1 Open Green As Grass AA Andreanna Patzwald, Atoftens Cherick, 65.662, 1 Brittany Decker, Robert’s Sweet Thunder, 70.287, 1 Intermediare I2 AA Green As Grass Open Heather Jans, Alain Delon, 67.451, 1 Jessica Derlis, I Can Roc 18, 77.647, 1 Intermediare I2 Open Jessica Derlis, Night FLower, 68.235, 2 Heather McCarthy, Au Revoir, 71.177, 1 Introductory AA Lisa Froehlig, Alain Delon, 70.343, 2 Kim McCann, Real Fine Love, 72.913, 1 Kristen Becker, Don Vino, 67.304, 3 Brittany Decker, Robert’s Sweet Thunder, 68.760, 2 Brittany Burson, Jazz Dance, 65.172, 4 Keileen Driscoll, Wesley, 68.500, 3 Karen Rock, Disparaton, 60.784, 5 Christine McGuire, Katalina, 62.625, 4 GP AA Aubrie Deyvak, Encanto, 62.542, 5 Heather Jans, Emilio, 65.598, 1 Introductory AA JR/YR GP Open Kenneth Terry, Tillman, 69.375, 1 Lisa Froehlig, Emilio, 68.551, 1 Emma Bialko, ALittle Miss Sassafrass, 68.146, 2 Andreanna Patzwald, Hudson 18, 64.616, 2 Addyson Hayunga, Lake Shore Grace, 67.397, 3 Lisa Froehlig, Listek, 62.391, 3 Mary Catherine Slagle, Britt’s Little Cowboy aka “Oscar”, 66.458, 4 Karen Rock, Disparaton, 59.565, 4 Brooke Viehman, Frankly My Dear, 66.199, 5 Taylor Breyman, Toews, 65.229, 6 FEI Freestyle Open Jessie Bouche, Harvest Moon, Honorable, Mention GP, Andreanna Patzwald, Hudson 18, 72.582, 1 Brooke Viehman, It’s Going Down, Honorable, Mention GP, Brittany Burson, Jazz Dance, 69.175, 2 Hudson Hartwig, Picture This, Honorable, Mention Journey 1st-4th Sophia Lengyel, Sterling Silver, Honorable, Mention Penelope Sachs, Frisbee 55 Elsie Dehart, Sterling Silver, Honorable, Mention Sandi Spellman, Just Chance Allison Heeg, Alowishus, Honorable, Mention Introductory AA Open Jessica Derlis, Maximum Ride, 72.100, 1

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IDCTA March 2021 | Page 5 IDCTA Year-End Awards for 2020 continued from page 5 Training Level JR/YR Beginner Novice JR/YR Alain Koza, Copyright VA, 68.805, 1 Charlee Witham, Generation’s Serendipity Skies, Bay, 33.195, 1 Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, 66.748, 2 Melanie Perez, PM Ante Bellum, Chestnut, 38.945, 2 Sophie Tracy, CLF’s Mr Brightside, 65.690, 3 Starter Nov JR/YR Cléa Sterner, Onzo, 65.560, 4 Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, Grey, 31.251, 1 Makena Salm, JW Emerald Cody, 65.287, 5 Sophie Tracy, CLF’s Mr Brightside, Chestnut, 36.945, 2 Ruth Lemna, Bergdalen Marit, 63.968, 6 Madeleine Strimaitis, Zeppelin, Chestnut, 40.139, 3 Abbigail Mitchell, Frankly Scarlett, Honorable, Mention Chesney Wilson, Generations Serendipity Skies, Bay, 40.889, 4 Taylor Breyman, Toews, Honorable, Mention Samantha Bilyak, CLF’s Hustle and Flow, Honorable Mention Training Level AA Schooling Show Mini-Event Winners Jane McDowell, The Anagram, 69.579, 1 First Name, Last Name, Horse Name, Color, % Average, Placing Training Level Open Starter Nov JR/YR Jessica Derlis, Maximum Ride, 70.336, 1 Melanie Perez, PM Ante Bellum, Chestnut, 36.645, 1 First Level JR/YR Julia Keilman, Winnie The Pooh, 46.100, 2 Emma Bialko, Quenotte Des Lacs, 66.900, 1 Beginner Nov AA Eliya Hanna, Sweet Immersion, Dark Bay, 31.110, 1 Schooling Show Western Dressage Winners Novice AA Heidi Falzon, Irish Laddie, Flea Bit Grey, 32.150, 1 First Name, Last Name, Horse Name, Color, Average, Place Western Intro AA Bridget Thorpe, HBF L ucky Girl, Grey, 72.305, 1 TIP Award Winners Cecelia Conway, Ke Ja Co’s Herger C, Dun, 71.887, 2 Score, First Name, Last Name, Horse Name, TIP Number, Placing Bridget Thorpe, Hot Nite in Kentucky, Bay, 70.987, 3 Highest Score Rated Dressage Western Basic AA 68.000, Ruth Flanagan, Sherlock, 300025485, 1 Bridget Thorpe, HBF L icky Girl, Grey, 69.755, 1 66.111, Sandi Spellman, Just Chance, 300022452, 2 Bridget Thorpe, Hot Nite in Kentucky, Bay, 67.080, 2 Highest Score Schooling Dressage Western First JR/YR 76.563, Kim McCann, Real Fine Love, 300024539, 1 Nori Benck, MDA Maximus, Grey, 63.750, 1 70.000, Kenneth Terry, Tillman, 300028525, 2 68.440, Susan Kane Parker, Pinnacle Kane, 300027210, 3 Schooling Show Combined Training Winners 66.379, Sophie Tracy, CLF’s Mr Brightside, 300026857, 4 Lowest Score Recognized Eventing First Name, Last Name, Horse Name, Color, Total, Placing 39.700, Ruth Flanagan, Sherlock, 300025485, 1 Pre Starter JR/YR Lowest Score Combined Training Brooke Viehman, Frankly My Dear, Dark Bay, 31.875, 1 33.125, Jacquelyn Douglas, Need No Approval, 300028524, 1 Jessie Bouche, Harvest Moon, Chestnut, 32.645, 2 35.278, Sophie Tracy, CLF’s Mr Brightside, 300026857, 2 Jacquelyn Douglas, Need No Approval, Bay, 36.064, 3 Abbigail Mitchell, Frankly Scarlett, Bay, 39.375, 4 Audrina Taylor Davis, Generation’s Magic Shadow Force, Dapple Grey, South Side Award Winners 41.407, 5 Placing, First Name, Last Name, Horses Name, Average Score Champion, Sophia, Lengyel, Sterling Silver, 63.50% Reserve, Brooke, Viehman, It’s Going Down, 61.45%

President’s Perspective continued from page 3 as Grass through 4th level tests in Traditional Dressage, and/or our website featuring all of the winners, their horses, and their scores. The Western Dressage tests, Basic through Level 4. The showbill for presentation of the winners will be posted on our YouTube channel these shows is on the home page at www.idcta.org, and is in this in February. The ribbons and awards will be distributed to several Scribe. Take the opportunity to practice your dressage skills without barns for pick up on February, 20th. This Scribe will feature the 2020 leaving your barn. Virtual showing is private; just you and the judge year-end winners, so congratulate those who have Won! providing feedback. For more information on IDCTA activities, go to www.idcta.org for The board is working on a category of year-end awards for virtual the latest and greatest information. showing. We hope to have it defined in the next month or so that you will know which shows can be counted and how to submit your This looks to be a busy year for IDCTA, and we hope to grow in this scores. These year-end awards will be a standalone category, with unlikely time. We must still be cautious, as COVID vaccines are being qualifying rules just like the recognized and schooling show programs. distributed slowly and it is important that we keep our families, social circles, equestrian community and our community at large safe from IDCTA Annual Year-end Awards scores are being tabulated and rib- the spread of the virus. Please keep your safety measures in place. bons ordered. There will be a link to the awards presentation on the Happy and healthy riding!

March 2021 | Page 6 IDCTA Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association Virtual Dressage Show Series and Championship

Register online at https://IDCTA.company.site We have the cure for the wintertime Covid blues… join us for a virtual show series! Ride from the comfort of home or your training stable. Use a smartphone or camera to capture your ride and submit it for judging.

Jan 22-31 Judge: Fatima Kranz “R” Feb 19-28 Judge: Dolly Hannon “S” March 19-28 Judge: Renee Johnson “S” April 16-May 2 Judge: Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez “S” Championship classes added Classes: Dressage: Western Dressage: 1. IDCTA Green as Grass TOC Test 1, 2, 3 NAWD Preparation TOC Test 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Intro TOC Intro A, B, C WDAA Intro TOC Test 1, 2, 3, 4 3. Training TOC Test 1, 2, 3, WDAA Basic TOC Test 1, 2, 3, 4 4. 1st Level TOC Test 1, 2, 3, WDAA Level 1 TOC Test 1, 2, 3, 4 5. 2nd Level TOC Test 1, 2, 3, WDAA Level 2 TOC Test 1, 2, 3, 4 6. 3rd Level TOC Test 1, 2, 3, WDAA Level 3 TOC Test 1, 2, 3, 4 7. 4th Level TOC Test 1, 2, 3, WDAA Level 4 TOC Test 1, 2, 3, 4 8 Prix Caprilli TOC Test 1, 2, 3

These shows are recognized by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA recognition # pending) and eligible for ½ points for Lifetime Achievement Awards. They are also qualifying shows for the WDAA World Show and eligible for North American Western Dressage www.nawdhorse.org TRAX Teams and Individual Awards

Top 6 places in each class for Dressage and Western Dressage for Junior, Young Rider, Adult Amateur, and Open Divisions will receive ribbons within 3 weeks after the show closes. We anticipate that entries will fill quickly and because there is a limited number of rides available for each show. early registration is recommended. During registration you will declare the division and level you plan to ride in. You will list your test when you submit your video.

Championship classes will be included in the April Show. To qualify for championship classes, participants need a score of 60% or higher from any test of the level in one of the three previous virtual shows.

Fees are $45/test for IDCTA Members, $55/test for non-members plus a $10 Office Fee per horse/rider combination

Please submit one registration per horse and rider combination.

Green as Grass - Training Level may be ridden in Large (20 x 60m) or small (20 x 40m) arena 1st level and above shall be ridden in Large Arena (60 x 120)

Show Management provided by VirtualHorseShows.org

Register online at https:// IDCTA.company.site

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 7 IDCTA January 2020 Virtual Show results Green as Grass Adult Amateur Training Level Open Test 2 - 1st Place: Robin Mathieu/Scooby Do 67.632% Test 1 - 1st Place: Julie Carani/Cabriolet18 68.077% Test 3 - 1st Place: Kelly Stagle/Britt’s Little Cowboy 64.474% First Level Young Rider USDF/USEF Intro Junior Test 1 - 1st Place: Lily Sutton/Sullivan 72.586% Intro B - 1st Place: Emma Buckley/Olivander GS 70.625% First Level Adult Amateur Intro B - 2nd Place: Audrina Taylor-Davis/Generation’s Magic Shadow Test 1 - 1st Place: Natalie Mouw/Dragon Slayer 63.793% Force 66.563% Test 1 - 2nd Place: Carline Bronk/Calypso 62.414% USDF/USEF Intro Young Rider Test 3 - 1st Place: Natalie Mouw/Dragon Slayer 64.583% Intro C - 1st Place: Brooklyn Jones/Hot & Flashy Fleet 67.750% Second Level Adult Amateur USDF/USEF Intro Adult Amateur Test 3 - 1st Place: Christina Kelly/Real Deal Lady 66.905% Intro A - 1st Place: Alexis Amberg/Nightfall 74.063% Third Level Open Intro A - 2nd Place: Susan Kane-Parker/Pinnacle Kane 68.125% Test 2 - 1st Place: Karen Rock/Skittles 68.026% Intro B - 1st Place: Susan Kane-Parker/Pinnacle Kane 72.500% Prix Caprilli Young Rider Intro B - 2nd Place: Alexis Amberg/Nightfall 70.938% Test 1 - 1st Place: Brooklyn Jones/Hot & Flashy Fleet 65.600% Intro B - 3rd Place: Robin Mathieu/Scooby Do 68.750% Prix Caprilli Adult Amateur USDF/USEF Intro Open Test 1 - 1st Place: Denise Zartmann/Etch A Sketch 74.600% Intro A - 1st Place: Jennifer Kloss/Linka 70.000% Test 1 - 2nd Place: Emma Kane/Mein Liebling 70.000% Intro B - 1st Place: Jennifer Kloss/Linka 71.563% Test 1 - 3rd Place: Emily Weathered/Luna 67.600% Training Level Junior Test 2 - 1st Place: Penelope Sachs/Frisbee 55 73.065% Test 1 - 1st Place: Meadow Carani/Elan V 67.115% WDAA Intro Adult Amateur Test 2 - 1st Place: Meadow Carani/Elan V 68.966% Test 1 - 1st Place: Sara Channell/Patch 70.455% Training Level Young Rider Test 3 - 1st Place: Jennifer Triumph/The Big Ace 68.250% Test 3 - 1st Place: Lily Sutton/Sullivan 67.069% Test 4 - 1st Place: Jennifer Triumph/The Big Ace 67.381% Training Level Adult Amateur WDAA Level 3 Adult Amateur Test 1 - 1st Place: Pamela Seaman/June Bug 68.077% Test 1 - 1st Place: Emma Kane/Mein Liebling 68.704% Test 1 - 2nd Place: Muriel Pick/Glory B Star 58.654% Test 4 - 1st Place: Emma Kane/Mein Liebling 66.613% Test 3 - 1st Place: Muriel Pick/Glory B Star 56.897%

IDCTA Mission Statement The Illinois Dressage and Combined Train- ing Association, is a non-profit organization that embraces the contribution toward education, self-accomplishment and com- munity in dressage and combined training. Through educational events, scheduled competitions and social activities, we as an organization would like to support our members, equestrian and non-equestrian, toward personal goals in understanding theory to enhance horsemanship, skills to improve performance, and promotion to maximize the enjoyment equestrian sport has to offer.

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March 2021 | Page 8 IDCTA IDCTA Schooling Show Spotlight

may be set at maximum height or spread. Be Spring Kickoff sure to practice a variety of combinations and By Cecelia Conway options that you might encounter at a show so that you’ll be better prepared for anything that Has that little voice in your head started talking to you about might be added to your course. your 2021 show plans yet? Whether or not you got a jump start with our virtual shows, or are planning to start with in-person events, A fantastic resource the eventing committee has developed over show season is just around the corner. the winter is our lecture series. Each lecture covers a variety of top- ics and is hosted by Eric Dierks, IDCTA VP of Eventing, along with an Many of us may be trying out new levels of dressage, show jumping, industry professional. If you missed any of these live lectures, they are and cross-country. I thought it might be time for a quick overview all being posted online so you can watch them at your convenience. of some of the extra resources available to you. Of course, there is always the go-to method of a quick Google or For dressage, one of the best ways to become familiar with a new YouTube search to see if anything else can be uncovered about level is to read the purpose and objectives for the tests and compare your new level, but one of the most valuable things you can do is to them with what was required at your previous level. A valuable re- perhaps ask your fellow competitors and trainers about the things source for this can be found on the USDF website in their University they found most challenging, or most valuable to focus on, when section (www.usdf.org/education/university/). As a current member they first moved up to that level. of IDCTA, which is a USDF GMO (Group Member Organization), you have access to programs from previous trainer’s conferences and the However you learn best, be sure to remember to have fun at your On The Levels series. There are also videos of tests with live judges’ new level and enjoy your journey with your horse. comments recorded so you can gain a more thorough understanding of what the judge sees and expects from you in the ring. Happy Showing! For combined training and mini events, be sure that you know the CC purpose and directives of your new tests as well. In addition, be fa- PS: Next month we’re going to talk about things we all wished we’d miliar with the new jump heights and any changes that have been known before we started showing. made to allow for combinations. Keep in mind that not all courses

Latest News from the IDCTA VP of Dressage By Emma Kane addressing a variety of topics in the dressage world. The dressage committee is working hard to hammer out the details and get that Hello Everyone! program up and running. Alongside the eventing committee, the I hope everyone is having a fabulous start to 2021 and is surviving dressage committee will be starting a mentorship program for rid- the terrible cold. ers just coming into the horse show world. More information will be available soon on that as well. The dressage committee is working hard to add new and exciting programs for this year and into the future. In January, we kicked off If you have not yet gotten a chance, take a look at the fitness program the new IDCTA Virtual Show Series! Congratulations to all competi- the eventing committee has set up as well. tors taking part, and I hope to see more of you participate in our Work is underway for the annual IDCTA Dressage Show, June 26th- future shows. Keep an eye out for information regarding year-end 27th at Silverwood Farms. If you are interested in sponsorship or awards for virtual shows. A special thank you to Karen Cederholm volunteering, please reach out and let us know. Forms will be avail- for coordinating the virtual show series. able for sponsorship soon. As you may have seen on the IDCTA website or Facebook page, we I look forward to the beginning of so many great new programs to will be starting an informational VLOG/ Podcast/ YouTube channel help create a more inclusive, supportive, equestrian community and a great 2021. If you see me at the shows, please stop and say hi!

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IDCTA Winter Fitness Challenge For Horse and Rider

Make the most of your winter months by participating in this fun, challenging fitness To sign up and get started on program presented through the IDCTA your horses’ fitness and your eventing committee. rider wellness click the link Under the guidance of Elizabeth Harrington and Denise Hanna, you will be instructed in below conditioning, strength and balance exercises for both the horse and rider. Click below to Join the challenge:

Participation is open to IDCTA members and https://idcta.org/idcta-winter-challenge-sign- non members. Awards will be given to up participants who complete the program over 3 months documenting their activities.

March 2021 | Page 10 IDCTA Congratulations to our VP of Eventing, Eric Dierks on winning a USDF GMO Award IDCTA is proud to announce that our very own VP of Dressage, Eric Dierks, was awarded first place for “Best General Interest Article” for a USDF GMO with 175-499 members. Eric is a frequent contributor to the IDCTA Scribe. The article submit- ted for this award was titled “Achieving Steps Forward Into A Foggy Future,” and appeared in the May 2020 IDCTA Scribe. The article was judged by a three-judge panel comprised of one representative from each of the USDF Councils: Administrative Council, Technical Council, and Activities Council. Factors con- sidered in the judges’ final opinions were: Innovation, Promotion of Goodwill toward the Organization, Ap- peal, Promotion of Dressage, Service to Membership, Interest Generated and Orga- nization. We couldn’t be more proud of Eric and his committment to IDC- TA, and we are looking forward to more contri- butions in the future.

Our next Livestream Did you miss any of our Livestream ZOOM ZOOM Interview is with Interviews? Click the links below and enjoy them at your leisure! DAVID • Marilyn Payne - “Live-Stream Interview with Marilyn Payne: Tales and Secrets from The Judge’s Box” https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/KnnSN129XUkIPZcYrXPfzSW_ WpptmN69Nbm2ZuDoIr0QHNRgOJizGydmahQK1-NnNuIRrrG6fva- O’CONNOR ZyYgk.QGBfNev5y9-6kSGS?startTime=1604538280000 on • Marilyn Payne – “Second Live-Stream Interview with Marilyn Payne: Tales and Secrets from The Judge’s Box” https://www.youtube.com/ March 10, 2021 watch?v=JUChqfGQ0aw&feature=youtu.be 7 p.m. CST • Denny Emerson ”Four Key Attributes That Make a Success- ful Rider with Denny Emerson” https://us02web.zoom.us/ rec/play/jU86jcjxg-XqrVYR6TITphGsS3nGXMDFiHasu-OnzW- Join Us! Go to 5pWWkGqYXxvKFrJ7QsiIv5dfJl4qzDJa3XTmDV.VCww4V6c-_ www.idcta.org gwfld0?startTime=1610586384000 • Jimmy Wofford “A Livestream with Jimmy Wofford” https://www. to sign up. youtube.com/watch?v=WzbCZNh9nJc&feature=youtu.be

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 11 IDCTA VP of EVENTING Eric’sTRAINING CORNER Objective Goal Setting Are you riding circles endlessly on your horse, hoping to improve? Frustrated getting inconsistent jumps? Or maybe feeling helpless about getting more done in your day? The one common theme behind all these questions is that your goals are lead- ing to frustration when not met. We all have a love for the art of classical riding, a beautiful cross-country round, or even perfect equitation. However, when your efforts to achieve the desired picture don’t materialize into what you hoped for, a whirlwind of emotions and frustration can develop, leading to either trying harder, or taking actions that you might later regret. Make sure that when you set your goals, whether they are short or long term, that they are objective and attainable. Replicating a desired picture without breaking it down into objective points leads to riding with just one thing… Hope. I don’t want to rely on hope to get around a cross-country course, or hope to get a clean flying change. I have to break the task down to objective points to ultimately make the goal successful. Progress is a big motivator for me. Try making your objective goals measurable. Measurable objective goals can be anything from the number of balanced transitions out of ten, to how long you can hold your two-point position without falling over your horse’s neck. The more detailed the goal the better. Goals can be as detailed as you want, and the more detailed the goal, the more attainable it is. Getting started is the hardest step. In order to measure progress, you have to have a starting point. Most people don’t like their starting point. It’s admitting you need to improve something and/or have a limiting factor that is keeping you from attaining your long term goal. We are all creatures of habit, so the more you focus on attainable, measurable, objective goals, the more you’ll find the motivation of progress works in your favor. Speaking of goal-setting, I am proud to announce that the IDCTA is offering a Winter Fitness Challenge for Horse and Rider. This program, under the guidance of Elizabeth Harrington and Denise Hanna, is a great opportunity for riders of all disciplines to get in shape for the spring season. It even has exercises and goals for non-riders. Sign up and get educational videos, along with a clear objective plan to becoming fitter. Talking to Jimmy Wofford via Zoom last February 10th detailed a system of training that has been passed down over genera- tions, and is timeless. Objectives behind why you do what you do on your horse may take a different light in the show ring today, but the underlying reason should always be the same: Your main goal is to keep you and your horse healthy and sound. Good horsemanship should center around this philosophy, and is the reason why good equitation and asking reasonable goals from your horse are so important. Jimmy is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and continues to share both through pub- lications, books, and clinics. If you didn’t get a chance to see the interview, you can check it out on the IDCTA website. He also has a new book out called “Still Horse-Crazy After All These Years ( If it didn’t happen this way...it should have).” On March 10th I will be interviewing Olympic Gold Medalist, David O’Connor. Be sure to sign up early. In closing, spring is around the corner and you are probably anticipating this next up and coming season. Remember as you dust off your mount for the first ride in anticipation of a successful show year or just pleasure riding, your body and your horse don’t just pick up where you left it last year. Start slow and easy, listen, and be safe. ~ Eric G. Dierks, Eventing Committee Chair

Eric Dierks started riding following his father’s footsteps in Dressage, then discovered Eventing, graduating as an “A” from the Fox River Valley Pony Club in Barrington, Illinois. After competing in the North American Young Riders Championships, he went on to graduate from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Environmental Health Studies, eventually pursuing horses full-time as both a competitor and instructor. A big advocate for education, Eric has coached the Area IV Young Rider 3-Day Event Team at the North American Young Riders Championships, sat on the Board of Governors for the United States Pony Club, published countless articles on training, and continues to teach at his family’s Stonehedge Farm in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Today Eric continues to educate and compete in the Eventing, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper arenas.

March 2021 | Page 12 IDCTA Carriage Driving: A Brief Introduction Story and photos by Kim Breyer

Introduction by Lydia Gray Sometime around 1960, those that still loved to drive horses and use Any horse lover can appreciate an elegant horse and carriage. World lovely vehicles for pleasure got together and started the Carriage Driving Champions Chester Weber and his four-in-hand on dressage Association of America (CAA). In 1974, the American Driving Society day at Live Oak International, with the grooms in full livery and the (ADS) was formed to codify the art of driving horses in this country. harnesses gleaming, is a sight to behold. Modern Carriage Driving There’s also something about the hoofbeats, jangling harness, and the Today, there are almost as many styles of driving horses as there are raised voice of a competitor negotiating a hazard (obstacle) during the riding pursuits. Some people just want to take a leisurely drive at a exciting marathon or cross-country phase. slow pace with draft horses and a wagon, while others use a buggy to traverse the quiet byways. Many love to collect, restore and drive In this series of articles from The HUB Club, the driving club of northern gorgeous carriages of years past. For them, the CAA has many op- Illinois, we hope to introduce our fellow horse lovers to the sport of car- portunities. They have a great magazine, a vast library, seminars and riage driving and its many disciplines, including combined driving, the learning weekends, as well as opportunities to compete with restored “sister” of combined training. vehicles and equipment. How did carriage driving begin? Others love the thrill of competition. For them, there are two basic Horses and humans go back a very long way. Humans owe a lot to types of endeavors: Pleasure Driving and Combined Driving. The ADS horses. For centuries, horses pulled some sort of vehicle to move us and US Equestrian Federation administer rules for these competitions. and our “stuff,” and help us in peacetime and in times of strife. Near the turn of the 20th century, horses started to be supplanted by motorized equipment. The concept of “leisure time” also arose. People in big cities began to seek out horseback riding as a leisure pursuit, thought to be healthful. Livery stables near urban parks arose to lease out horses and give riding lessons. Carriage driving, as we often perceive it, also saw its height of fashion near the end of the 19th century and lasted into the first couple of decades of the 20th century. Modern paved roads enabled carriages to become lighter and more comfortable to travel in. Alas, the Good Roads Movement (started by the bicycle aficionados) also enabled the automobile to move around the country at a more pleasurable rate. Good roads and the automobile were the downfall of what we think of as the Carriage Movement. Horseback riding and various forms of horse sports have grown exponentially over the last century, while driving has waned. Those that still liked to hitch up and drive down the road became fewer and fewer as the 20th century moved on. It seemed as though only some groups, because of religious beliefs, still made horse-drawn equipment.

Al Breyer driving BPM Prairie Lily to a Runabout

Pleasure Driving Competition The competitive discipline of Pleasure Driving is akin to ridden plea- sure shows. There are classes based on the horse’s ability (working), the driver’s ability (reinsmanship, which includes classes of skill through patterns of cones, rails and other objects much like ridden trail classes. And then there is turnout, which judges the way the horse, harness, vehicle, and driver are put together in a harmonious package.

Kris Breyer driving her Morgan mare, BPM Prairie Lily, in an antique wicker Phaeton built around 1876 continued on page 14

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 13 Carriage Driving: A Brief Introduction continued from page 13 couple of adults, or an adult and a child for a wonder- ful drive. Equine youngsters can be driven before they can carry weight as a ridden horse. Older horses can still be driven when riding them could be problematic. People who are no longer physically able to ride their equine partner can enjoy them in a carriage. That outgrown children’s pony can still serve the family as a driven pony. Harnesses and vehicles come in many more types, prices, and styles than they did a mere twenty years ago. There are manufacturers from all over the world and in every price range imaginable. For more information on driving and how you can get involved, visit www.hubclubdriving.com or contact [email protected]

Sheri Bilus driving her Fjord, Solfest, through a CDE obstacle in a modern CDE metal vehicle.

Combined Driving Competition Combined Driving is the driving world’s answer to eventing, or com- bined training. There is still a dressage test, but instead of jumping over hurdles, cross-country and in a ring, competitors hurtle through tight spaces in the marathon phase and navigate tight patterns of cones in the cones phase. Some of these competitions run over two or three days and are called Combined Driving Events or CDEs. Some have been modified to one or two days, with shorter marathon distances, while some have been designed for indoor arenas when the weather prohibits playing outdoors. What kind of horses can be driven? Even though some breeds of horses and ponies have been specifi- cally developed to be driven, most breeds of horses and ponies can be driven. They can be driven as a single, or pairs, fours and more. In driven competitions, divisions are for singles, pairs, tandems and multiples (four or more). What about size? From the tiniest VSE (very small equine) to the largest draft, they can be enjoyed as a driven animal. One pony can take a

Kris Breyer Biography: Kris Breyer has been involved in the sport of carriage driving for over 40 years. She and her husband Al own Briar Patch Morgans in Wauconda, Illinois. They have trained and driven several pairs and many single hitches over the years. Their horses have won awards from local shows to world championships, in Morgan breed shows and against all breeds. Both Al and Kris have given clinics to beginning drivers, as well as organized larger clinics. Kris has also managed many open and carriage driving shows over the years. Both have been on CDE committees as well. They are members of the Carriage Association of America, The American Driving Society, The HUB Club, and both serve on the American Morgan Horse Association’s Carriage Driving Committee.

March 2021 | Page 14 IDCTA Fatima Pawlenko-Kranz: Lost in Transition There are so many things to focus on when training dressage and riding tests, some things tend to get left by the wayside. Attention to transitions seems to be one of those things. Transitions are important at every stage of your horse’s training. A transi- tion is not something to “get through” on the way to a test movement, they are literally building blocks in your horse’s education, and done well, can earn valuable points when rid- ing a test. As a judge, the most frequent error I see is a rider letting their horse “fall” into the lower gait with all of their weight on the forehand. I have writ- ten that hundreds of times on tests, and I’m sure many of you have seen this comment on your own tests. Falling on the forehand is common in younger, greener horses who have not yet developed the balance and musculature to transition up or down a gait in a balanced manner. Developing this skill is the responsiblity of the rider/trainer, and frequent transitions should be integrated into your riding, no matter what your level. How do balanced transitions benefit the horse? Let me count the ways. By encouraging your horse to carry his weight in his hindquarters, you develop a much more supple, obedient and balanced partner overall. Practicing transitions at points other than expected (on the quarterline or between letters) results in a horse who is steadier and listens to the rider better, instead of anticipating what comes next. How do we improve transitions? Practice, practice, practice! But not all practice is perfect, so be sure not to repeat an exercise unless you are working towards your goal of an uphill, balanced transition. Novice riders benefit from frequent eyes on the ground, and even advanced rid- ers do well with some input from an experienced groundperson. As with everything dressage, the more you attend to the basics, the better you will do as you move through the levels. Brushing over something as elemen- tary as good upward and downward transitions can come back to haunt you later on, so do your homework!

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 15 Coronavirus Disease Resources and Updates www.usef.org/media/coronavirus-resources (click on link above or any item listed below to be taken to the expanded content)

Competition Resources COVID-19 Updates from USEF • Licensed Competitions COVID-19 Toolkit for Recognized Affiliates: Competition Organizers & Participants American Morgan Horse Association

includes the USEF COVID-19 Action Plan for USEF-Licensed American Saddlebred Horse Association Competitions American Shetland Pony Club, Inc. • USEF Webinars On Demand: Planning for a Safe Arabian Horse Association Return to Competition after COVID-19 International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association • USEF COVID-19 Rule Modifications - Effective May 18, 2020 International Friesian Show Horse Association COVID-19 Updates from USEF Paso Fino Horse Association • COVID-19 Resources for High Performance Sport United States Dressage Federation • State-by-State Tracker: Summary of COVID-19 United States Eventing Association Restrictions & Regulations - updated 5/20/20 United States Hunter Jumper Association • USEF Letter to the Members Regarding the Western Dressage Association of America Coronavirus Outbreak (March 10, 2020) Managing your risk of exposure to the Coronavirus is • A Letter from the President and CEO Regarding essential to maintaining good health. At this time, it the Impact of Coronavirus on USEF Licensed is appropriate to be cognizant of proper hygiene and Competitions (March 13, 2020) incorporating common sense actions into your everyday • USEF Update on COVID-19: Presidential activities in order to prevent the spread of this virus. Modification and Resources (March 17, 2020) Practices such as regularly washing your hands with soap and water or an alcohol based hand sanitizer; practicing • USEF Update on COVID-19: Suspension Extended good sneeze and cough hygiene; avoiding touching your (March 25, 2020) mouth, nose and eyes with unwashed hands; avoiding • USEF Provides COVID-19 Facts and Resources as close contact with people who are sick; and disinfecting Pandemic Changes Equestrian Life (March 31, 2020) and cleaning often touched objects and surfaces can help • USEF Update on COVID-19: Suspension Extended reduce your risk of exposure. Through May 31, 2020 (April 25, 2020) Please contact your local healthcare provider with any • EMERGENCY RELIEF Health and Insurance Benefits: questions or personal concerns about Coronavirus $20 USEF Fan Memberships with Access to Health Disease. and Insurance Benefits (Promo Code RELIEF) We will continue to monitor this issue and provide Guaranteed-Issue Benefits with Discounts up to 35% updates as needed. off Market Prices for USEF Members

March 2021 | Page 16 IDCTA Announcement In response to all the changes and challenges that have arisen due to the COVID-19 situation, it is hard to keep up with which recognized events are cancelled and/or rescheduled. Below is a simplified link to make your search a bit easier. Shows and educational events may cancel or reschedule, but we all have everyone’s best interest at heart. Ride safe, Eric G. Dierks, VP Eventing https://useventing.com/safety-education/safety/covid-19-resources

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 17 IDCTA Clinic Affiliation Program In order to provide education opportunities for our members, we are establishing a program to affiliate with those barns who are giving clinics. We would like to be able work with a few barns like yours on two clinics per year. IDCTA requests that the hosting barn will: • Reserve two ride spots specifically for IDCTA members (if not filled three weeks before the clinic start date, these two slots can be filled with any rider). • Provide an auditor discount of $5-$10/day to IDCTA members. • Display the IDCTA banner during the clinic. • Provide advertising materials for the IDCTA Scribe and Social Media. IDCTA will: • Provide Insurance for the event through the IDCTA policy and furnish the barn with release forms for rider and auditor to sign. • Subsidize the barn with $100 to offset a small portion of the clinic cost. • Provide a rider subsidy of $400 per clinic for riders who are IDCTA members - If there are up to four IDCTA member riders, each rider would receive $100; if more than four, each rider would receive a portion of the $400 (i.e., if a clinic had six riders who were IDCTA members, each would receive $66). Each rider would be limited to two subsidies per year. • Provide an IDCTA member to man the auditor check-in table during the clinic. • Advertise the clinic on IDCTA’s Facebook page and on USDF Region 2’s Facebook page (using the communication form). In order for your barn to participate in this clinic affiliation program, your barn must be an IDCTA Business Member. This program is limited to two clinics per year. As an IDCTA business member, your barn would receive the following benefits: • One IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership including a Group Membership to USDF(go to http://www.usdf.org/join/ GMBenefits.pdf for a complete list of GMO benefits). • $60 of advertising in the IDCTA Scribe (good for one membership year, not cumulative). • An expanded listing in the IDCTA website Service Directory (www. idcta.org/membership/idcta-ser- vice-directory). • A condensed version of your website Service Directory listing in the IDCTA Scribe(see current issue for details). • Links to your website and/or email from both Service Directories, as well as any advertising you run in the Scribe. • Event listings on the IDCTA Calendar, both website and Scribe. • Email Blasts utilizing the IDCTA email list, a great way to advertise your business. If you would like to participate in this clinic affiliation program, your barn will be assigned a barn ambassador to ensure that there will be continuity and regular communication between the barn and the IDCTA board. We are excited about the program and are sure that there are benefits for each organization.

March 2021 | Page 18 IDCTA Dressage4Kids Educational and competitive opportunities for youth riders and the adults who support them

Educational Opportunities:

• Scholarships – open to all D4K participants

• Training4Teaching – open to all instructors

• Weekend Equestrian Program – open to all

• Winter Intensive Training Program – open to riders ages 25 & under

• TEAM (Training, Education & Mentoring) Program – open to riders ages 25 & under

D4K TEAM member benefits:

• Educational material

• Community

• Eligibility to ride in D4K TEAM clinics with top trainers like Lendon Gray, Allison Brock, and Olivia LaGoy-Weltz

• Notices about D4K lease horses

Competitive Opportunities: • Special opportunities such as meet and greets • Atlanta Youth Festival (Georgia) with Olympians Charlotte Dujardin and Dorothee Schneider • Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival (New York)

• Youth Dressage Festival Midwest (Michigan)

Learn more at www.dressage4kids.org

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 19 Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association 2021 Membership Form Name: ______Street Address: ______City / State / Zip: ______Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Email (Required): ______

e membership year is December 1 though November 30. If you choose a type of membership that has an italic section, please complete the information for that specialized membership type: Regular Membership ...... $60.00 $ ______Young Rider Membership ...... $45.00 $ ______Rider Birth Date – REQUIRED! ______Junior Rider Membership $35.00 $ ______Rider Birth Date – REQUIRED! ______Business Membership* ...... $160.00 $ ______If you are joining as a Business Member, please provide us with additional information: Business Name: ______Street Address: ______City / State / Zip: ______

Please check applicable box:  New Membership  Membership Renewal

Please accept my gi to IDCTA’s Educational Grant Fund ...... $ ______Total ...... $ ______

Please make check payable to IDCTA. Credit cards NOT accepted with this form. Mail Membership Form & Check to: Lil Kane, 3591 Persimmon Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 Email: [email protected] | Phone: 847-452-4207 (cell) IDCTA is an ALL Volunteer, Not-For-Pro t Organization. Please become active in the club and VOLUNTEER! Rules Governing IDCTA Year-end Awards: In order to qualify for any awards, the owner and the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young Rider, Junior Rider and/or Life member of IDCTA at the time the scores are earned.

Explanation of Membership Fees: Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe available at IDCTA.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Young Rider Membership: $45.00 For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2021. Same bene ts as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Junior Rider Membership: $35.00 For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, 2021. Same bene ts as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Business Membership: $160.00 Entitles a business to ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership. $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a link to your website from IDCTA’s website and an entry into the Business Directory with your logo and a summary of your business o erings. You can also advertise your events on the IDCTA website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the IDCTA email list. Once you have signed up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page.  is is a great way to advertise your business. * USDF Group membership includes 10 issues of the USDF Connection and many additional bene ts. It is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to www.usdf.org/clubs/gmo.

March 2021 | Page 20 IDCTA

Benefits of IDCTA Membership

There are many benefits of being an IDCTA Member

Community  Support - becoming a member of IDCTA brings you together with other equine lovers to support one another and improve the understanding of dressage and eventing disciplines  SCRIBE - receive IDCTA's monthly, electronic newsletter  SCRIBE - you can submit articles to be published in the SCRIBE  Facebook - join your equine community on IDCTA’s Facebook page

Education  Riding clinics - with some of the top trainers/coaches available  Education clinics (in development) – learn about different topics (i.e., tack fitting, equine insurance, essential oils, etc)  Schooling Shows  Recognized Shows

Financial  Discounts - receive a discount to ride in or audit IDCTA-sponsored clinics  USDF Group membership - included with your IDCTA membership - group members get most of the benefits of USDF membership (exceptions - a group membership cannot qualify for or participate in (1) regional championships; (2) Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards or (3) USDF Breeder’s Championship Qualifiers and Finals classes) (link: https://www.usdf.org/faqs/gmo.asp#1)  Grants - apply for a grant to participate in a clinic (link: https://idcta.org/idcta- grant-program)  Advertising - Regular members get free advertising in the classified section of the SCRIBE and business members (1) get $60 of advertising in the SCRIBE, (2) can advertise through emails blasts to almost 2,000 in the equine community,(3) can post on IDCTA's Facebook page, and (4) can advertise events on the IDCTA website calendar (link: https://idcta.org/contact-us/advertising-rates)

Recognition  IDCTA year-end awards - be recognized for your achievements in both recognized and schooling shows

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 21 TDF Your Source for Support

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

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

Photo Credit: Carolynn Bunch Carolynn Credit: Photo U.S. Breeders

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IDCTA March 2021 | Page 23 SCHOOL’S IN SESSION USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program

NEW FOR 2020

Recognizing USDF Group Members for finishing at the “top of their class” in each of USDF’s nine regions, for their Photo by Bob Tarr achievements at schooling shows.

4 DIVISIONS 7 LEVELS Open* Introductory Third Junior/Young Rider Training Fourth Adult Amateur First FEI Non-Professional Second NOMINATE AT *Introductory not awarded in Open Division March 2021 | Page 24 WWW.USDF.ORG IDCTA IMPORTANT LINKS: FORMS & INFORMATION SCHOOL’S Click form name and you will be re-drected to the online version Membership Form Dressage Tests (cont.) IDCTA Membership Form 2020 Training 2 Training 3 IN Year-End Award Rules First 1 Dressage Year-End Award Rules First 2 Dressage Journey Award Rules First 3 SESSION Eventing Year-End Award Rules Second 1 Eventing Journey Award Rules Second 2 Schooling Show Year-End Award Rules Second 3 USDF Regional Prix Caprilli Test 1 front Awards Forms & Checklists PrixCaprilli1 back Schooling Show Dressage-Score-Reporting-Form-2020-MOD PrixCaprilli2 front Awards Program Dressage-Journey-Award-Form-2020-MOD PrixCaprilli2 back Dressage-Year-End-Awards-Checklist-2020-MOD Western Dressage Score Report Form-MOD Western Dressage Tests Western Dressage Checklist-MOD WD Intro 1 Eventing-Score-Reporting-Form-2020-MOD WD Intro 2 IDCTA-Eventing-Journey-Award-2020-MOD WD Intro 3 Eventing-Year-End-Awards-Checklist-2020-MOD WD Intro 4 2020 Schooling Traditional Dressage Score WD Basic 1 Report Form-MOD WD Basic 2 2020 Schooling Mini Event Score Report Form-MOD WD Basic 3 2020 Schooling Combined Training Score WD Basic 4 Report Form-MOD Schooling Show Checklist 2020-MOD Combined Training Dressage Tests TIP Awards Report Form-MOD Beginner Novice Test A Volunteer-Hours-Reporting-Form-2020 NEW FOR 2020 Beginner Novice Test B Novice Test A Dressage Tests Recognizing USDF Group Novice Test B Green As Grass-Test-1 Members for finishing at the Training Test A “top of their class” in each of Green As Grass-Test-2 Photo by Bob Tarr Green As Grass-Test-3 USDF’s nine regions, for their Entry Forms achievements at schooling shows. Green As Grass – Test 4 Auditor Entry Form Intro A IDCTA Dressage Clinic Entry Form 4 DIVISIONS 7 LEVELS Intro B IDCTA Grant Program Open* Introductory Third Intro C Schooling Show Entry Form Junior/Young Rider Training Fourth Training 1 Adult Amateur First FEI NOMINATE AT Recently, the IDCTA Board voted to raise the fee in lieu of Volunteer Hours for year end awards from $50 to $200 per Non-Professional Second rider. With the Covid-19 Pandemic, this action will be delayed until 2021. The fee will remain at $50 for 2020. *Introductory not awarded in Open Division WWW.USDF.ORG IDCTA March 2021 | Page 25 2021 IDCTA SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES Date Farm Location Divisions Judge April 4/18 FVSA Hampshire, IL CT TBD 4/25 FVSA Hampshire, IL Dressage TBD May 4/30-5/2 Wayne Wayne, IL Eventing Derby TBD 5/15-5/16 FRVPC Barrington, IL Dressage, CT, Mini Event Pecora, Fritz, TBD 5/23 Team Hall Richmond, IL Dressage, CT Knurek 5/29 Cross Winds Marengo, IL Dressage, CT Walker Basak 5/29-5./30 Silverwood Camp Lake, WI Dressage TBD June 6/6 Wayne Equestrian Wayne, IL Dressage, CT TBD 6/13 FVSA Hampshire, IL CT, Mini Event TBD 6/19 Cross Winds Marengo, IL Dressage, CT Pecora 6/20 Hannaberry ** Crete, IL Dressage, CT Borden July 7/3 Haywire Farm Galena, IL Dressage, CT, Mini Event TBD 7/11 Winsom ** Beecher, IL Dressage, CT, Mini Event Fript 7/17 Excelsior ** Hobart, IN Dressage Pecora 7/18 Team Hall Richmond, IL Dressage, CT Pecora 7/25 Fields and Fences Gurnee, IL Dressage, CT TBD August 7/31-8/1 Silverwood Camp Lake, WI Dressage TBD 8/1 Generations Beecher, IL Dressage, CT TBD 8/8 FVSA Hampshire, IL CT, Mini Event TBD 8/15 Winsom Beecher, IL Triple Show with Mini Event Championships Pecora 8/22 Hannaberry Crete, IL Dressage, CT TBD 8/28 Haywire Galena, IL Dressage, CT, Mini Event TBD 8/29 Generations Beecher, IL Dressage, CT TBD September 9/5 Team Hall Richmond, IL Dressage, CT Walker-Basak 9/11 Silverwood Camp Lake, WI Dressage and CT Championships TBD 9/19 FVSA Hampshire IL Dressage TBD

** Denotes shows in the South Side Classic Series Need a 2021 IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus? We only mail to current IDCTA members, so renew your membership TODAY! March 2021 | Page 26 IDCTA Classified Ads up to 50 words are FREE for IDCTA members! 10¢ a word for non-members. Send your ad to Mary Jo Downen at [email protected] Classified Ads HORSES FOR SALE TACK FOR SALE 2009, 16.0 hh Thoroughbred, gelding. Jack is a barn favorite Fairfax Performance Dressage Girth, Black, Size 32, made in with his competitive talent, puppy-dog personality, and easy- England, super condition. New girths sell for $395.Selling this keeper nature. He is easy to ride at the lower levels and has the girth for $195. Call Sandy 847-482-0982 or email potential for more. He goes out well alone or in a group, stands [email protected] for the vet, farrier, and clipping, and loads himself into the trailer. He is only for sale to make room for a new jumper in the family. Full Size, Rolled Double Bridle with top buckles, Great He is priced to sell and a good home is a must. Pictures and Condition $125. Tammy Venturi, 208-283-3718 videos available upon request. Jack is a must see!! Stubben Leather Dressage Girth , 28 inches. Beautiful [email protected] and Well-Conditioned. $150. Contact Olivia Venturi email : [email protected]. 208-781-0045 LESSONS/TRAINING Belgian WB gelding for private dressage lessons. Great MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE changes and lateral work. Great Amateur or JR/YR horse. Stunning hunt scene room divider - hand painted on Private facility St. Charles area. Trainer Fatima Kranz. leather. 84” high with 4 25” panels accordion-style panels. [email protected] Extraordinary craftsmanship. $1200. Contact me for photos or more info. [email protected] BOARDING Board Your Horse – Large Stalls: Quiet private barn in Barrington Hills; 12 x 20 foot stalls; lighted indoor arena with sand/rubber/fiber footing; barn is heated; warm/cold water Classified ads must be paid in full and received by the 10th of the wash rack; 6 fenced pastures; across from riding trails; 3 preceding month (e.g., May 10 for June issue). First 50 words are miles from the B.H.’s Riding Center. $950 to $1200 per month. FREE for an IDCTA member (please supply member number) and Contact Shirley at (847) 370-3856 10¢ a word for non-members. Additional words are $.50 each. Mail to: Mary Jo Downen, 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146. For LEASE AND SHARE BOARDING information, call 815-522-2285. Email: [email protected] Stonehedge Farm has several horses available for lease or share boarding. Trainer on premises available for lessons: 1) NOTE: IDCTA MEMBER FREE ADS will continued to run until TB/Percheron Cross gelding. Likes to jump; started in dressage. cancelled. Please contact the Advertising Manager above if 2) TB Gelding- School Master to fourth Level Dressage. Contact you wish your ad to be discontinued. Erika Dierks for more information (262) 859-2853 or e-mail [email protected].

•Training Let our experienced, •Boarding knowledgeable staff find the right insurance product for you. •Lessons •Sales Paid Advertisement Paid Paid Advertisement Paid Dressage Eventing Jumping [email protected] 935 172nd Ave 262.859.2853 www.stonehedgefarm.net Union Grove, WI 53182

IDCTA March 2021 | Page 27 To list your event in the IDCTA Calendar of Events email to Mary Jo Downen, [email protected]

NOTE: All IDCTA shows and events, as well as Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events are eligible for volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All IDCTA Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE.

MARCH June 19 August 20-22 Silverwood Spring Horse Trials Silverwood Dressage March 19 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI (Two shows: #328918 & #314971) Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Virtual Dressage Show Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com www.idcta.org June 26-27 Silverwood Dressage March 20 (Two shows: #316157 & #320371) SEPTEMBER March Dressagefest #328131 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI September 4-5 Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, IL Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Dressage #317039 www.fieldsandfences.com Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI April 16 JULY Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association July 3-4 September 4 Virtual Dressage Show and Championship Silverwood Dressage #314653 Silverwood Fall Horse Trials This show will have championship classes Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI www.idcta.org Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com April 24 July 10-11 September 11-12 April Dressagefest #340911 Silverwood Dressage #315173 IDCTA Dressage and CT Schooling Show and Finals Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, IL Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI www.fieldsandfences.com Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com MAY July 17-18 September 18-19 Silverwood Dressage #242012 Silverwood Dressage #260646 May 14-16 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Silverwood Dressage Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com (Two shows: #328120 & #327168) Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI July 24 OCTOBER Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Summer Horse Trials Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI October 2-3 May 29-30 Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Dressage #314456 Silverwood Dressage - Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI July 31-August 1 IDCTA Recognized Schooling Show Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Silverwood Dressage IDCTA Recognized Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Schooling Show #260645 October 8 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Silverwood One-Day Horse Trial (Unrecognized), XC JUNE Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Schooling Day & Horse Show Warm Up Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI June 5-6 AUGUST Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Dressage #328877 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI August 14-15 October 16-17 Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Dressage #317038 Silverwood Dressage #317040 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI June 11-13 Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com Silverwood Dressage (Two shows: #328109 & #327171) Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com

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