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FAME (F.A.C.E./ Mt. Eden) team on Mozart

Woodside team on Lorino

Vaulting in NEWS FLASH! South Africa Congratulations to page 4 2006 Team USA for the WEG in Achen: Virginia Clinic Chef d’Equip: Suzanne page 8 Detol, USEF National Trainer: Adrienne Stang, Balance Training Individuals: Megan page 14 Benjamin, Elizabeth Osborn, Mary McCormick, Selection Trial Ali Divita (Alt.), Kenny Geisler, Todd Griffiths, Results Chris Littman, the FAME FACE - page 17 Team: Blake Dahlgren, Megan Benjamin, Devon Mission Pacific - Maitoso, Rosie Ross, page 20 Analise Van Vranken, Elizabeth Ioannou, Garrod’s Spring Katie Richie (Alt.). Classic - page 22 YOUR History Nancy Stevens-Brown AVA Forums Now Online As the AVA Historian, I have been Rosie Brown simply a repository for musty boxes, Hello AVA members. We are proud ment for vaulters all over the country old clippings and aging photos accrued to announce the long awaited launch of to keep in touch. since visionaries Elizabeth Searle and the AVA forums. Please visit the forum * Competitive Vaulting Jeff Moore first founded the association. upon your next visit to the AVA Mem- A place to discuss medal tests and US bers Only site by clicking on the forums The archive was incomplete by the time and international competitions. link on the left side navigational bar. it came to me because so much of what * Recreational Vaulting The new forums include special we, as vaulting folks, do proudly gets into A place to discuss vaulting for riders, sections for vaulters to talk with each camps, Pony Clubs, 4-H and all other our own scrapbooks. Often material is not other in a safe on-line environment, copied and forwarded for inclusion in the as well as offer sections focusing on recreational programs. AVA collection. different types of vaulting. And the * Therapeutic Vaulting I want to accumulate the most com- classifieds are free! Special sections A place to discuss hippotherapy, equine- plete record of the AVA’s history possible for judges, coaches and the AVA board facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) and but I can’t do it without your ongoing allow these groups to have private vaulting for the handicapped. contributions. Please send me copies of any discussions and conduct business be- * For Alumni only. media (articles, pictures, etc.) about your tween in-person committee and board A place to keep in touch with voices vaulters, club or region. I promise that it meetings. from the past. won’t disappear forever into a forgotten file All forums are meant to eventually but will be added to the collection being * For AVA Board of Directors only. replace the various Yahoo Groups that * For coaches only. prepared for future access by all who are have been in existence for the past few A place to discuss any hot topics from interested. The AVA’s history is your his- years. 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The reasons were varied but Cover Girl Deanne Buffum...... 6 the effect was always the same: somehow Vaulting – Not Just for Kids Jody Werner...... 7 risking to stand on a horse elevated the body, Virginia Clinic Nancy Stevens-Brown...... 8 mind and spirit. Today, the stand is perhaps the premier Therapeutic Clinic at Root Farm Ellen Lerner..... 10 compulsory move and once mastered it becomes the basis for News from Nu Balance many of the amazing freestyles that vaulters perform. The technical Emily Reed, Michelle Solorzano...... 11 elements of a compulsory stand call for perfect posture, balance, Become a Slacker Nancy Stevens-Brown...... 12 proper alignment and harmony with the horse. Beyond that, the Kiernan’s Teddy Wendy Ware...... 12 stand requires daring! Often, once a vaulter stands, he begins to Time is Flying Nancy Stevens-Brown...... 12 believe that he can do anything he sets his minds to. Bye to Coach Cassi Pam Fleurant...... 13 Take a Stand Horse TV Channel...... 13 With all of the ways that vaulting may be enjoyed, it is more Goodsearch.com Jan Weber...... 13 important than ever that everyone stand up for their part in the Balance Training Nancy Stevens-Brown...... 14 overall advancement of American vaulting. Let your contributions Get a Grip Nancy Stevens-Brown ...... 15 to vaulting be known by sharing your tricks and insights. If you do, we see vaulting expand and thrive in America. It is vital that each Winning More than Ribbons Bonnie Kuki...... 14 of you contribute your expertise to our Association. In this way we Donna Singlehurst J. Ashton Moore ...... 14 may develop better programs to serve you and others who share your Impact of Equine Activities on Youth vision. So, please stand up and be counted. It is worth the risk! Cindy Schonholtz...... 15 Agape Barrel Fest 3/25/06...... 16 Jump Start Your Vault Nancy Stevens-Brown...... 16 Renaissance Barrel Fest 3/26/06 ...... 17 FACE Off Vaulting Challenge 4/22-23/06 ...... 17 Southern Sunshine Fest 4/22/06 ...... 19 Vaulters of Northwest Spring Fest 4/29-30/06...... 20 Mission Pacific Vaulting Trials 5/13-14/02...... 20 Garrod’s Spring Classic 5/20/06...... 22 Garrod’s May Fest 5/21/06...... 24 AVA Directory...... 27 Calendar of Vaulting Events...... 28 If you have any changes or corrections to your mailing address for Vault- ing World, are having problems receiving your issues, or wish additional copies please contact the AVA National Office at 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., #1-288, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5912 or phone 323/654-0800, fax 323/654-4306 or email americanvaulting@ aol.com. The mailing lists are generated by the National Office where extra copies ofVaulting World are kept. Vaulting World is published by the American Vaulting Association. 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Vaulting World  June 2006 Vaulting in South Africa Barbie Gertenbach and Michèle Hay glitter off it, and made our own vaulting Photos courtesy Barbie Gertenbach pad. We were ready to start. At Aachen in 2006 there will be a We were fortunate to have a past handful of individual vaulters from South member of the German Team, Andrea Africa and, if all goes well, a team too. This Kellerman, living in South Africa, and she, does not sound very special but they will be together with the USA’s Emma Seely, gave the first vaulters from South Africa – and advice to the committee that put together the entire continent of Africa – ever to our first rule-book. The result was that compete at the World Equestrian Games. we began with a walk-only training grade South Africa will probably have more that we called E-grade. The rule-book also vaulters at WEG 2006 than competitors defined D-grade, where the compulsory from any other discipline. This is because, exercises were performed at the canter and while a dressage or reining rider really the freestyles at the walk, and C-grade, the needs to live and train abroad given the lowest all-canter grade. stringent quarantine regulations that apply We started training for E-grade, and to horses from Africa, it is possible to vault our first show was held at Stilfontein, Free at the highest level on a borrowed horse. State Province in September 2001, under Five years ago, nothing was further the auspices of the Free State and Northern from our minds than attempting to con- Cape Horse Society. Four clubs from two vince our National Federation to allow us provinces were represented, and only E- to take a vaulting team to WEG. All we grade was offered. hoped to do was begin establishing what Three months later, Riba vaulters com- was a new discipline in South Africa. peted at the canter in D-grade. This was at Armed with an FEI rulebook and a the South African Equestrian Champion- couple of glossy coffee-table books we ships, where vaulting was included for the began at Riba Stables, a stable-yard in first time. D-grade was the championship Kyalami, an area north of Johannesburg Vaulting horse Thunder and vaulters grade, and four out of our five Provincial in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. (Afrikaans for ‘farmer horse’). Boerperds Horse Societies sent teams of individual Riba is a commercial yard that offers rid- are usually solid, steady, kind horses but vaulters, to whom provincial colors were ing lessons, livery, and tuition in dressage, they seldom reach 16 hands. awarded. The Riba team was sent from show-jumping, equitation and showing. Gauteng Province, and nar- Many failed race- We planned to do vaulting as well. rowly lost to the team from horses become riding- Vaulting barrels were easy to make: Western Cape, which had school, dressage, jump- finding a suitable horse was a different been longer established. ing, showing or event proposition. Really big, heavy horses Since 2002, however, the horses. In South Africa are rare in South Africa. We have no in- Riba team has represented these are all Thorough- digenous breeds. As happened in North Gauteng every year, and breds which can have America, we have developed a couple of has won every year; to date, tricky temperaments and our own breeds, most notably the Boerperd the team competition has tend to be tall rather than always been at the walk. big. Warmbloods have re- Riba’s individual vaulters cently become extremely have also made up the ma- popular and successful in jority of the teams in each all kinds of competition, age-group. but even local varieties Eventually we had too (the Namibian Warm- many vaulters in our club blood and South African for Boet to handle them Warmblood) are relative- all, and some vaulters who ly expensive. We decided were too tall for him (a to start with a 15-hand push-up doesn’t work when Boerperd called Boet: his the vaulter’s knees are on name means “Brother” the horse’s dock!), so we and this suggests his easy, started training Cobra, a kind temperament. 16hh Thoroughbred, as We got our first a vaulting horse. Cobra vaulting surcingle from proved to be unreliable at Jasyn Gertenbach a circus and cleaned the Bongani Mabandla - back-flip

Vaulting World  June 2006 Vaulting in South Africa In 2005, according to our National Equestrian Federation’s regulations, vaulting could change its rulebook. It was decided to upgrade it fully, in order to align it as closely as possible with the relevant FEI rules and standards, and to allow for vaulting at higher grades than C-grade. The new book still includes rules for a walk-only E-grade, since this encourages people to start, but it now also includes rules for B-grade and A-grade, which are equivalent to the FEI international grades. Some of our local competitions have since Kenhardt de Vry offered B-grade classes. to compete abroad. She is able to help us In 2005 four of Riba’s vaulters at- gauge our readiness and her contacts in tended the CVI in Nitra, Slovakia and European vaulting have enabled us to find European Championships in Brescia, the most wonderful people to help us with Italy, and all four of them qualified for the horses, facilities, training and transport. Individual Championships at WEG 2006. By the beginning of 2005 we were Other South African vaulters from other beginning to feel the need of a big, solid, clubs also attended various CVI compe- unflappable horse if we were ever to at- titions in Brazil and the USA, gaining tempt team-work at the canter. Boet is too invaluable experience. small, and Fantasy occasionally puts in a Emma Seely and Ulrike Rieder are little buck at the canter, and it would have Riba Walk Team only two of the many international vault- been too dangerous to try team-work with ing judges, trainers, horse-owners and the canter, and, while perfectly sound as a him. We tried Dvojak, a 16.2 hand Namib- officials who have helped South African riding horse, seemed to develop a sore back ian Warmblood but he so clearly hated vaulters and vaulting. Dalibor Blasek, from vaulting, so we stopped using him. vaulting that we had to let him go back to Lukas Klouda, Devon Maitozo and Roland Enchanted Fantasy, a 16.3 hand Thorough- dressage. Then we acquired Thunder, a 17 Böhlen have visited us to run vaulting, bred, proved more reliable both physically hand Percheron-Shire cross. He had been judging or coaching clinics, or to judge and temperamentally. We’ve been vaulting a stud stallion living out with his mares competitions. Germany’s Hendrik Breuhl with him since the end of 2004. but began to be ridden with no fuss. When coached in the Western Cape for several We also started to use Golden Cream, we broke for December (when it is very months, and Poland’s Agata Pekala has a very experienced, 13.2 hand child’s “First hot and we give our horses a holiday) we been coaching at Riba for 13 months. Her Pony”. In other words, a show pony well- confidently expected to begin serious work experience as coach for the Polish team behaved enough to be the first pony a small with our canter team horse in the new year. has been invaluable to us as we have begun child competes on without a lead-rein. Sadly, early in 2006, Thunder succumbed Once Cream had learnt not to stop when a to a viral disease and died. child dismounted, which she kindly used South Africa, and particularly the to do, in case they had fallen off, she was inland areas, is unfortunately home to a an excellent pony for the under-sevens, number of unpleasant viral equine dis- who used to have their own classes. Then eases. The virus that killed Thunder seems we acquired Spice Girl, another Boerperd, to be a new one, and a number of our horses slighter than Boet but ideal for the smaller have since had it, and recovered. There is vaulters. African Horse Sickness, a midge-borne Then, in 2004, one of Riba’s vaulters, virus for which we practice a rigorous vac- Isaac Kesebile, who was the reigning South cination regime, but there are many strains African Vaulting Champion, was offered of the virus, and wet summers with many a “wild card” to compete in the World midges are always high-risk times. These Vaulting Championships at Stadl-Paura, Trying to introduce vaulting to the dis- viruses are why horses from Africa cannot Austria. This was thanks to the efforts advantaged sectors of the community in travel abroad without observing lengthy of Ulrike Rieder, FEI judge and editor of Soweto Agata Pekala has given several quarantines. Voltigierzirkel. Isaac was the first African clinics to underprivileged children at a Then we acquired Napolitano – a ever to vault in a World Championship, and club run by Enos Mafokate. Enos was Dutch Warmblood. Like Thunder, he is did us proud by achieving the highest score once a groom of Annelli Drummond-Hay 17hh, and, although he is not as wide as of the three wild-card entries. famous British show jumper. Continued Vaulting World  June 2006 Vaulting in South Africa Cover Girl Continued from previous page are hoping to qualify for the WEG. Last Deanne Buffum Thunder, he has a long, strong back, and month, Riba hosted a group of vaulters For any nonprofit venture, the struggle the most delightful, steady nature. We from our neighboring country Swaziland for recognition and funding is an endless began to choreograph a canter routine for for a vaulting clinic followed by an E-grade battle. Toss in the fact that the group em- a team, and began to hope that we could competition. Two weeks later, we sent an phasis is on a sport that most of the general apply to compete in Aachen. We video E-grade team to Swaziland’s first-ever population has never heard of, and you taped our team in action to show to our vaulting competition. have the plight of many vaulting clubs. De- selectors. spite endless discussions on new ways to Then Napolitano fell ill. At first we promote team and solicit sponsorships and thought it was the new virus, but on the donations, fundraising can be daunting. second day he was diagnosed as having Recently Deanne Buffum, coach of African Horse Sickness – which is usually the Emerald City Vaulters, came up with a creative way to obtain sponsorship and agreed to have a mortality rate well above promote her club. By approaching the 90%. It is always distressing when a horse editor of a local quarterly publication, dies, but we knew that Napolitano’s death Deanne solicited a donation – not in cash would be the end of our chances of sending but in the form of a magazine cover. The a team to Aachen in 2006. With no exag- photo of an Emerald City vaulter was, with geration, there was no other vaulting horse Swazi vaulter, Tito, after four days a few descriptive words, the cover of the in South Africa big enough, strong enough of training. He competed in E grade publication and distributed to over 45,000 and reliable enough for a team to practice competition at the walk on Boet. local households. This $4,000 in-kind on at the canter. For us at Riba, being involved in the sponsorship provided a great tax write-off introduction of vaulting into South Africa for the magazine and is a wonderful form has been exciting, frightening, rewarding of publicity for the team – without a single and infuriating. We have come a long way dollar being spent! in a short time, as a club and as a country, The response to the photo on the cover but we have a long way to go. We at Riba has been overwhelming! The image of a look forward to there being so many clubs little girl standing on the back of a horse that we don’t know them all. We look for- surprised and intrigued members of the ward to there being many good vaulting community. People are now asking about horses across the country. We know that the sport of vaulting and how they can get South Africa’s judges and longeurs have their own children involved. Recognition a lot to learn. Vaulting has also been for and interest in the team has skyrocketed. us a doorway into a whole new world of As a result several new members have international competition. We have been joined the club and sponsorship levels privileged to receive help and advice from have increased. many wonderful vaulters, trainers and Congratulations Deanne and the Em- Team South Africa wins blue ribbons. officials from across the world – without erald City Vaulters! Your success proves that a little creative thinking can get a club Tender loving care and relief of symp- them, we would still be wondering just how a lot of attention. toms is all one can offer a horse with Horse to judge the basic seat!

Sickness. For over a week Napolitano was petted and cosseted. We used every homeopathic remedy anyone had ever claimed works. We slept outside his stable every night. Napolitano survived, only to colic as he started eating normally again. He is now easing back into work, while the team perfects its routines on barrels and at the walk on Fantasy. The smaller members of the team are also practicing their routines on Boet. If all goes well – if South Africans in Brescia: back l-r: Kyle the National Association selects our team Wasserfall, Jasyn Gertenbach; front to go to Aachen – they will have a horse to l-r: Cara Frew, Megan Taylor, Agata practice on prior to their departure for the Pekala (coach), Barbie Gertenbach (chef Czech Republic to practice for the WEG. d’equipe). If you would like to reach Meanwhile, we are about to send out to the South Africans, you can reach four Riba vaulters to a CVI competition Barbie Gertenbach at [email protected] in Brno, Czech Republic: three of these and Michèle Hay at [email protected]

Vaulting World  June 2006 Cover Girl Vaulting – Not Just for Kids Jody Werner I’m going to try vaulting again this Today I watched an exhibition of vault- I will approach it with a youthful summer, and I am preparing for it even ing. I don’t know what you think vaulting exuberance and a can-do attitude. now. I remember what parts of my body is, but in my neck of the woods vaulting is And perhaps a couple of pillows took a beating last time I tried it, so I am gymnastics on horseback. It’s lithe-bodied tied around my body, because the attempting to condition said parts to better little (and not so little) girls and even some ground is a lot harder than it was withstand the demands of the sport. I’m boys performing all manners of moves, when I was a kid. doing pushups for my upper body. I’m poses, athletic feats and gravity-defying jumping on and off of my little trampo- stunts on a moving horse. Assuming he’d let me get close enough line to strengthen and stabilize my ankles. Now, I’ve ridden horses since I was to spit on him, I’m sure he’d take my un- Perhaps I’ll even practice a few moves on ten years old, and about the only thing graceful floundering as permission to flee those big propane tanks out in back of the barn. I may give new meaning to the term required when it was moving was to stay into the next county. Even if he was on a “flyer” if any of that propane goes up. on it. In the saddle. Facing forward. In fact, longe line, his most likely response would I will approach it with an youthful our teachers always discouraged us from be to drag me through the peony bush. As exuberance and a can-do attitude. And riding backwards and standing up on the for what he would do if I tried to stand up horse’s back and doing headstands and all perhaps a couple of pillows tied around or do a headstand on his back...I might as my body, because the ground is a lot harder kinds of other things we thought seemed well just hurl my body face-first into the than it was when I was a kid. Assuming the perfectly reasonable at the time. ground and save him the trouble. emergency room has internet access, I’ll let As for getting on the horse while But I have to admit, I’ve actually tried you know how it goes. it’s moving - my cronies and I do well to it. Vaulting, I mean, not hurling my body haul our sorry backsides onto a stationery face-first into the ground. I took vaulting Jody Werner is horse with the help of a mounting block an writer, artist lessons one winter, and I loved it. It was and amateur or a friend to give us an ungraceful “leg completely different from anything I’ve horseman who up.” These little vaulting sprites stride up ever done on horseback. It was exhila- lives in the beside the horse (which moves in perfect rating. And there’s something about the San Francisco cadence in a perfect circle) and hop right Bay Area. A oddness of looking up at the sky from successful on it – at all gaits. Somehow they never your vantage point lying across a moving hunter/jumper end up hanging under the horse’s belly horse’s back that just appeals to my inner rider and with their heads plowing up the earth as I sense of weirdness. However, I draw the competitor, she imagine I would. also enjoys line at wearing the slinky little full-body an occasional The littlest people who get to perform leotards that the little girls do. I’m not foray into the the most death-defying acts are known as leaving the house looking like a florescent world of vaulting. She has a Thoroughbred the “flyers.” In my discipline, a “flyer”is super hero unless it’s Halloween and I’ve gelding who would never let her stand up on what you do when your horse skids to an his back, and who quite frankly would prefer knocked back more than a few shots. I it if she’d stay off of him entirely. unscheduled stop and you keep going. think at my age leggings and a baggy tee Jody Werner, 415/254 9889 While equally dramatic, our flyers are shirt are more appropriate. [email protected] more verb than noun and less about form than distance. Vaulters also have dozens of creative Warm Beach Camp presents: ways to get off the moving horse. They may slide off, or flip over the side, or do a roll or even a back flip off the horse’s back Vaulting Camp or butt. On purpose. In my style of riding, we have two kinds of dismounts – Get Off, A week of vaulting instruction and Fall Off. If you want to split hairs, Fall July 30-August 5, 2006 Off can be subdivided into Bail Before It You’ll be amazed at what you can do! Gets Worse and the more common Never Saw It Coming. If you ever see us exiting Instructor: Patti Skipton our horse when it is doing anything other than standing like a statue, then it’s because Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, WA something has gone horribly wrong. 360-652-7575/800-228-6724 I can also imagine my horse’s reaction if I ever tried to run up and throw my leg www.WarmBeach.Com over his back when he was trotting along.

Vaulting World  June 2006 Virginia Clinic A Visit to the Old Dominion The vaulters discovered that if they Nancy Stevens-Brown simply stayed in shape, they consistently Photos: Nancy Stevens-Brown mounted at the canter right onto their April began with a trip to Blacksburg, knees. They were surprised at how much Virginia where coach Kim Beisecker and easier it was to vault when they focused her Mt. Tabor team had invited me to pres- on staying in shape! Some admitted after- ent a three-day workshop. Kim specifically wards (including a mom) that, at first they wanted to concentrate on the Seven Shapes were really skeptical that anyone of them system that I have developed. With their could do it, until they saw and felt how easy full-size trampoline, mini-tramps, barrels, it was when they just shaped up! parallel bars and the Beisecker’s black A First beauty, Ashley, at the ready, I had lots of Perhaps the most dramatic example ways to work with and refine the essentials of shape up success was Shawn, who had of the seven key shapes that every vaulter never vaulted at the canter. On his first needs to know. attempt to vault on to Ashley he lost his Red, White and Blue Ridge Mountains concentration and struggled with discon- Beforehand I had time to tramp up a nected form. After that poor start Shawn nearby gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The vaulter next practices vaulting onto said that he was just not yet ready for the There, through the lacy shadows of the the trampoline in a tuck shape. canter. On the very next try he mounted budding woods, I spotted the scarlet with ease directly to his knees, landing that same shape on the tramp in a series splash of a cardinal, the darting departure forward, balanced and ready to continue of jumps, and then dismount to the ground of a red-shafted flicker, a band of curious vaulting. After that all of Shawn’s mounts still in shape. white-tailed deer and a lone blue heron were successful, centered and stylish. The After several repetitions, we took the swooping away with an ease that denied secret is to focus on creating and maintain- perfected tuck out to Ashley. While Kim’s its size. Together these critters created a ing the specific shape, and then letting the husband, Wayne, longed, the vaulters montage of natural wonders. horse lift that chosen position on board. I even got a picture of an exquisite focused on the precise control they had tiger wwallowtail, Virginia’s official bug! been working on. Soon every vaulter was In 1587 John White, a commander of Sir mounting Ashley in a sharp tuck shape. Walter Raleigh’s third expedition to North America, was the first to sketch this allur- ing butterfly but, without a sketchbook, I had to rely on my trusty Canon for my shot at beauty.

Practice on a variety of apparatus is necessary for great vaulting. Tennessee vaulter Finally the Lily Wray- vaulter is Ted vaults up to a nearly perfect straight Davis first ready to tuck shape. He still has a slight pike and light practices the onto the horse bend of the knees. tuck shape with controlled Straight to the Point on the bars. form. Next, I had everyone mount Ashley Hop To It! in a straight shape. This means a totally A solid mount On Friday afternoon we held the first straight body in line from ears, shoulders, to knees allows portion of the three-day clinic with some hips to toe, while connected all through the the vaulter to of Mt. Tabor’s top individuals. Since Kim legs, which are glued together with per- immediately had already introduced the shapes to her fectly pointed feet. On the first effort, the release the team, we went right to work. In one drill I diminutive Danielle flew up fully stretched grips. asked everyone to vault onto the big tram- and connected, legs locked together, and poline in a specific tuck shape, perform landed just behind the surcingle in a taut

Vaulting World  June 2006 Virginia Clinic push-up position. Since Ashley is tall, the and radically improves. Digital equipment a kick to work with boys (we have so few Mt. Tabor vaulters could not imagine that today is relatively inexpensive and mostly in my own region) and see the promising any one of them could really land in a true foolproof. Contrasted to the hours of horse and bright future for men’s vaulting – at straight position with such clear-cut form! time that must normally be invested to least in the Old Dominion. But, after seeing Danielle fly straight on, achieve the same good form, a few real- After three days of shapes, success they didn’t have to imagine. Soon everyone time pictures make the necessary points and laughter, I was thrilled to overhear the was vaulting with taut technique. toward perfection instantly clear. Mt. Tabor team planning on ways to share One for All and All for One These on-the-spot photo sessions are the new ideas with a soon-to-be visiting The seven shapes are central to all absolutely invaluable. The great thing German coach. The wonderful thing about aspects of vaulting, every move, transition is that any technologically adept parent, the Seven Shapes is that they are applicable and pose is based on one or more of these sibling or another vaulter can photograph and understandable to everyone at any positions. In order to prove this I had each while you are coaching, and, after each level, no matter what their native language. of the vaulters practice balancing a free turn, the vaulter may immediately review Hopefully, as more trainers begin to em- stag shape on Ashley at the walk. (basic the shots before their next go. Later, after brace this no-brainer tool we will see even stag shape is where one leg is kept perfectly the horse is put away, everyone may evalu- more vaulters get in shape for 2010! straight while connected through the body, ate the full day’s work. Any other details Proof of Success and the other is purposely bent.) may be pointed out and discussed. I highly The Old Dominion’s slogan is Vir- As before, the vaulters were dubious recommend to any one who is sincere ginia is for Lovers. A visit to Mt. Tabor about their potential for success. Yet within about improving his vaulting lessons that is certainly for any vaulting lover. I am just a few tries, everyone was successfully he incorporate a digital session into every passionate about teaching vaulters, so the balancing a free stag. Shawn, who had class. You will not be disappointed with enthusiasm that Kim’s Blacksburg team little experience vaulting on a horse, felt the picture perfect results! shared with me made the weekend worth- that this exercise might be beyond him. Boys!!! while all the way around, and thanks to When he connected his true stag shape Kim has a great group of students that my digital camera I have proof that the Mt. head to toe, he found that he could let go include an amazing number of boys! It is Tabor vaulters are truly shaping up! with both hands and balance elegantly on the one knee. Tools of the Trade Nancy Stevens-Brown Vaulting and modern gymnastics originally evolved as a way to prepare riders and soldiers to become fit and agile. Today, along with a barrel, parallel bars remain a fun and essential training tool for vaulters. Whether you buy regulation gymnastic bars or make your own the vaulters will all benefit from this age-old apparatus. There are unlimited exercises that can be safely practiced both on and off the bars, which help build the strength and body aware- ness necessary for great vaulting. For many teams the bars soon become just one stop in a training rotation between turns on a horse. This gives everyone a better workout and more chances to improve skills. Virginia’s State Bug Virginia’s 1800’s military gymnastics training on the bars with Shawn steadies his stag shape on Ashley a “vaulting horse” in Did’ja See That? (Go Digital!) the background. One of the teaching methods on which I also rely is the use of digital photography and a small monitor so that I can imme- diately display the pictures. I take a series of photos of each vaulter in action, then Virginia’s Mt. Tabor immediately connect the camera to the 10” Vaulters warm-up for portable display and we review their work strength and form on their frame by frame. Since seeing is believing, home-made bars. in just a couple of takes everyone rapidly

Vaulting World  June 2006 Therapeutic Clinic at Root Farm Ellen Lerner vaulting compulsories are symbiotic with Photos courtesy Ellen Lerner the developmental sequence. The final On March 31, 2006 The Root Farm speaker, Catherine Frangenberg, headed a Foundation held a meet and greet event at heated discussion of reimbursement based the farm in Verona, New York. This BBQ on evidence. The discussion included how and vaulting demonstration allowed con- research with statistical significance is ference attendees the opportunity to view needed to ensure the validity of what we the facility and learn a little about vault- do in the realm of therapy. ing through a team freestyle (our vaulting That afternoon Rick and Virginia club is an integrated group of between 15 presented the sport of vaulting and how and 20 members – 1/3 of whom have a they have used it to enhance the lives of so disability). many. We used the barrel for some hands- April 1, 2006 the medical symposium on demonstrations with two Root Farm that focused on clarification of terminol- members: Bill Joslin, a 46 year old with ogy was held. A general overview of the traumatic brain injury and April Moraco, nervous system and the literature that is a 21 year old who, after brain surgery to current regarding treatment of neurologi- remove a tumor, suffered a stroke. Rick Hawthorne demonstrates a technique. cal impairments using the horse was pre- The wrap-up of the symposium took vaulting skills and techniques utilizing sented by Dr. Frangenberg. Ellen Lerner place as an informal question and answer Rick’s expertise. There was also an op- presented a historical overview of The session with all the speakers available to portunity for attendees to get on the Root Root Farm and the transition to vaulting as take questions. Farm barrels and horses to vault. our preferred method of providing therapy Bill Joslin was slated to be The Key- Overall the conference was a success. to children with disabilities – a direct re- note Speaker. However, “stage fright” The framework to hold a second event next sult of attending the Gladstone Conference set in and Josh Joslin, Bill’s father, spoke year with continuation of the theme was in 2004! There was a review of how the to the attendees that were able to stay for developed. The conference reached out to dinner. After recounting the the therapeutic community and educated history of Bill’s injury, his them on the importance of vaulting as a father spoke to the improve- treatment technique as well as a sport. ments Bill has made since It is important to thank the AVA Grant participating in “therapeutic Committee for their confidence and finan- vaulting.” It was a wonderful cial support in making this conference story. Hands-on treatment us- possible. The Slocum Dickson Foundation ing vaulting was held on April also contributed funds to promote vaulting 2. Six Root Farm members and the therapeutic benefits that we believe The audience was made comfortable while learning. came to the farm to work on are inherent in the sport.

farms provided horses, staff and luncheon Therapeutic Vaulting at Garrod Farms for the youngsters to enjoy. Mt. Eden’s Marianne Rose coach, Kim Dunham spoke with interested Photos: Marianne Rose parents and took sign-ups. Just around the To promote Garrod Farms’ new thera- corner from the therapeutic activity the peutic program, a one-day therapeutic rid- FAME Team was holding a practice. It was ing/vaulting camp was held in March. The wonderful to see the entire span of vaulting event resulted from the combined efforts of activities happening all together! the Girl Scouts of America, Garrod Farms and the Mt. Eden Vaulting Club. Through VIA Rehabilitation Services, families

Vaulters and parents met the horses and coaches/instructors. with challenged children were invited to try out vaulting. The Girl Scouts organized and staffed the information table and prepared handouts and gifts Families signed up for the day’s activities. for the participants. Garrod The FAME team practiced nearby.

Vaulting World 10 June 2006 News from Nu Balance Krystal Solorzano Weds wedding was full of sparkles and attended by 450 guests. Emily Reed Krystal started vaulting 16 years ago. What a blast and what a wedding! She is a gold medalist, coach, longeur, rid- We can now officially say that Krystal ing instructor and clinician. Did the last 16 Solorzano is now Krystal Elrod. She years prepare her to be a wife? Of course is truly happily married now and had a it did. Vaulting is no easy sport! vaulting wedding of the century – I mean Since Krystal and Chris were married vaulter wedding!!! there have been two more proposals at Nu She had five bridesmaids (vaulters), Balance. Gold medalist Jonny Kurzfeld a maid of honor, sister Leti (vaulter), proposed to his girlfriend, Tiffany, at the two flower girls (tiny tots vaulters), a Disney Castle in Florida. They will be ring bearer (vaulter), and a full team of married in November. Ashley Fenbury, flower children (vaulters). The wedding gold medalist, received her proposal at the coordinators were all vaulters as well. It California State Fair by her prince charm- was a beautiful outdoor wedding. Krys- ing when he rode in to the middle of her tal had a designer dress with a cathedral vaulting show (actually in the character floor-length veil and glass slippers. She of Prince Charming). They will marry in later changed into her pink rhinestoned September. Fairy tales do come true - at cowgirl boots. The cowboy/princess least at Nu Balance. Photo: Primo Ponies Photography Nu Balance at the Fair Double longeing and training Michelle Solorzano for upcoming events and shows The preparations for our demonstra- with the Knapp Friesians, Pier and Max. Vaulters are tions at the California State Fair have Leticia Solorzano and Krystal begun. The Knapp Friesians and Clay Solorzano-Elrod. Maier’s will be the headliners for the Cavalcade of Horses this year. More than 100,000 people from all over California at- Imperial Dutch us by a special lady and friend, Phoebe tend the fair daily. That’s a lot of exposure Michelle Solorzano Hearst-Cooke along with our Polish for our sport. One of the hardest letters a club Warmblood, Rapier 9. They both This will be the 16th year of demon- could write to Vaulting World is to an- could not have come at a more needed strations at the Cavalcade for Nu Balance. nounce the death of their team horse. I time. We were growing our new El We have already joined with the Knapp have read articles from different clubs Dorado club. After Imperial arrived Friesians to do the Friesian Extravaganza and my heart is always so sad for the from Holland in 1997 I began to work and will continue training and starting new club members, coaches and longeurs. with him. I fell in love with him and he horses. Working with the Friesian breed Our horses are true members of both renewed my enthusiasm for my job as has been a blessing. They are amazing our family and our club. I know why a vaulting coach and longeur. Imperial to vault on. They are exceptionally kind clubs write these articles – because the was a 17.3 hand, 15 year old, gorgeous hearted, patient, smart and absolutely horse has earned his own tribute. Dutch Warmblood. He was young in Nu Balance has lost a really special spirit, vibrant and almost human. He beautiful. horse, Imperial Dutch. He was given to was more fun to play with than to vault This year Nu Balance will be doing on. He was used for our upper children’s Barbie shows, evening perfor- level vaulters. mances of Grease and day-time vaulting His death was sudden and educational activities. Please send any very unexpected. Our spirits flyers, business cards or information about are crushed and it is always your club if you would like it passed out hard to move on when some- and available for the public. We are inter- thing like this happens. He ested in the growth of the sport and would will be in our hearts forever. love to help each club develop their own Imperial, we will miss you programs by putting people in direct con- and your beauty will never be tact with the club in their area. Hopefully replaced. May God bless our club members and take away we will see you at the California State Fair their heavy hearts. and/or the Draft Horse Classic in Grass Valley this year.

Vaulting World 11 June 2006 Become a Slacker Time is Flying Nancy Stevens-Brown Nancy Stevens-Brown As a clinician and coach I try never to Recently a vaulter asked me when slack off from learning. The March issue I’d first vaulted. I told her it was in 1970 of Yoga Journal had an amazing article at summer camp, where I met a Hidden about a rock climber who “slacklines”. Hills vaulter named Neil, who introduced This is a relatively obscure sport that be- me to the thrill of standing on a horse and came popularized by mountain climbers the agony of the scissors! in the early 1980’s. Similar to tightrope After reflecting upon my answer, I walking, slacklining is done (at first) just realized it was years before that I learned a few feet above the ground on either a to fly onto a horse. My first horse, Goldie, thick rope or nylon web stretched between came home when I was thirteen. From the two anchors. start I preferred to ride her bareback. I am The article had some amazing pho- short and Goldie was a rangy 16.1 hands, tos, of someone balancing in a “side so if I wanted to mount her without a saddle plank pose” on the slackline. The author I had to learn to vault up! I would grab her explained that after you get the hang of long white mane and swing aboard. Then the live feel of the slackline, you quickly we would fly off together into the sage improve your balance, control, breathing, scented hills of San Diego. focus and core strength. I made a beeline It didn’t take me long to realize it was to the internet to learn more about this cool easier and more fun to jump on Goldie if balance boosting training. Typing the key- Kiernan Hull on Titan’s Teddy Bear she was already cantering. Clucking to word “slackline” on the search line I found Photo courtesy Wendy Ware Goldie as a cue, I ran a few steps, then the Slackline Brothers at www.Slackline. flew onto her powerful back as she gal- com and Slackline Express http://www. Kiernan’s Teddy loped off. After a bit, we would stop to Wendy Ware slacklineexpress.com/. Both sites were full rest and I would toss a leg over her neck Kiernan Hull has been vaulting with of information and mind-boggling pictures. to sit sidewise just to watch the butterflies Express defined slacklining this way: Iron Mountain vaulters in Lake Oswego, in the grass below. These moves that have The act of having an unbelievable Oregon for about four months. She just now developed into a stylish FEI level amount of fun walking and doing celebrated her 12th birthday and got a equestrian dance were the same I enjoyed tricks on a piece of webbing pulled vaulting surcingle of her own so that she by chance so many years ago. tight between two points, also used could practice at home. She is seen here Vaulters still thrill to the feeling of fly- as a form of meditation, physical on the back of her seven-year-old paint, ing with the power and lift of their horse. and mental training. Titan’s Teddy Bear. Kiernan has owned The AVA today is flying as well, with many Seeing their videos of skillful slacklin- him for three years and shows him in dres- exciting new opportunities for everyone ers retaining and regaining their balance on sage and western pleasure as well in cross to get on board. We are sponsoring more a constantly moving line made it obvious county trail competitions. educational events, camps, competitions to me that there were countless crossover We have been working him for vault- and seminars than ever before. benefits for vaulting. The nimbleness they ing for about one month and he already Heading toward the FEI Games in displayed on the slackline would easily has a pretty consistent walk, trot, and Kentucky in 2010, time will also fly. So transfer directly to the horse, enhancing canter. He was more than happy to allow grab onto the main thing you enjoy about both the safety and security of vaulters. three vaulters to work on his back at the vaulting and swing into your part of our Though slacklining may not be suit- same time. I think he is really enjoying team! Together we will see the AVA soar able for every team or individual, I think his new line of work and we know, in the with new vision and promise. many will find it fun to incorporate this long run, it will make him even better in You can sign up to help at the FEI Games novel “off the horse” way to train. Check the show ring. in Kentucky at www.feigames2010.org. it out! For off-season, rainy days or every- day you may find slacklining is the coolest way to have a more balanced vaulting Corrections program. Renaissance Farm Vaulting Club has a new email address: [email protected]. Vaulting World, April issue, page 29 The location of the Region IV Barrel Fest was Corrales, New Mexico. Canyon View Vaulters’ address has changed to: P.O. Box 710, Durham, The Queens Royal Horse Guards doing a CA 95938. “side plank pose” for fitness. Time and vaulters fly when they’re having fun!

Vaulting World 12 June 2006 Bye to Coach Cassi Horse TV Pam Fleurant The HorseTV Channel is the Games. Cheer the U.S. Team as they ride On March 26, 2006, the Renaissance official North American channel of for American victory - they picked up three Farm Vaulting Club said farewell to Cassi the FEI World Equestrian Games gold, three silver and two bronze medals Goddard. Although all of my vaulters are HorseTV Channel at the Games in 2002 and hope to add to special to me, Cassi’s contribution to the “I can’t wait for the Games – there that number in Aachen. club is huge. is no competition like it in the equestrian The HorseTV Channel’s broadcast About five years ago I taught Cassi world!” Like many horse enthusiasts across schedule promises to provide unparalleled how to ride. During that summer, at a local the country, Judy Silko eagerly awaits the coverage of the ultimate equestrian compe- Horse Camp she saw a vaulting demo and FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 in tition with plans to air more than 150 hours tried some moves. Her mom video taped Aachen, Germany. This year fans have of programming as well as live, unedited the session and they showed it to me. I even more to anticipate as The HorseTV feed from Aachen for the hardcore WEG was very impressed and thought that my Channel will provide the first ever U.S. enthusiasts willing to brave the multiple- horse Lola could do this vaulting thing. television coverage from the Games. The hour time difference. Well, there we were just the three of us, HorseTV Channel is the first and only 24/7 For more information about The HorseTV Channel, visit www.horsetvchan- Cassi, Lola and me. Of course we laugh television destination dedicated to horse nel.com. Visitors may also opt to sign up today at all the wrong things we did, not enthusiasts and as the “Official American for the free monthly newsletter highlight- to mention the equipment! That year the Channel of the FEI World Equestrian AVA Friendship Team came to the Equine ing all the latest happenings at the channel Games 2006,” The HorseTV Channel Affaire and that did it. We were hooked. including news, programming, new mar- looks forward to a landmark year. We determined to make something of this. kets and industry tips from top experts. We did some camp demonstrations. Soon two vaulters joined us. As they were get- ting better so did the equipment. Goodsearch.com Five years later the Renaissance Farm The HorseTV Channel signed a Vaulting Club has 23 vaulters, and four groundbreaking, multi-year deal with For the Good of the AVA horses. Cassi was the tester, to make sure the FEI (Fédération Equestre Internatio- Jan Weber the horse was safe and had vaulting po- nale), granting exclusive North American American Vaulting Association is up tential. As a vaulter, Cassi had an elegant, broadcast rights to the network for FEI and running on GoodSearch. This works confident and beautiful way about her that events, including the prestigious FEI World just like (and through) Yahoo. The only would make it easier for the new horses to Equestrian Games 2006 from August 20th difference is that you go to a different find their own confidence and beauty. through September 3rd. The HorseTV site to search. Every search you do earns To say goodbye to Cassi was espe- Channel’s agreement with the FEI is money for the AVA. Just bookmark or add cially hard. 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Vaulting World 13 June 2006 Balance Training Nancy Stevens-Brown strengthen and condition 2. Use an exercise ball and Three qualities that vaulting on a horse their core. Practicing follow the suggested helps to improve are: balance, harmony on an exercise ball is workout that comes with and strength. That said, three things that a simple and inexpen- most balls a vaulter must improve off the horse are: sive way to accomplish 3. Work on a low balance balance, harmony and strength! improved balance while beam – doing both stat- Stability gaining core strength. ic poses and dynamic The first of these three, balance, Most balls come with moves directly affects both the vaulter and the a suggested series of 4. Trampoline work – dy- horse. beneficial moves, and namic work is essential “Balance is the pillar beneath balls easily integrate into since all movement affects every skill we have.” circuit training (horse, balance. Marjorie Woollacott, Ph.D. Professor of barrel, ball, mats) during Human Physiology, University of Oregon A Balanced Class a regular vaulting class. Excellent balance allows a vaulter to By adding balance-enhanc- Stop and Go ing workouts to every vaulting perform moves easily with smooth transi- Balancing exercises tions, and it simultaneously aids the horse lesson, your vaulters will have should first be practiced more fun while simultaneously in maintaining its own balance. Loss of as static poses. When the balance may result in hesitation, collapse, improving. As a result, their vaulters gain confidence vaulting will become more se- failure of an exercise or a fall from the and control, they may horse. Though falling is a part of learning cure and stylish. Your horse will then practice the same thank you, too, because when to vault, enhancing balance will reduce this skill as a dynamic move. risk of failure. vaulters are balanced the horse Steady Now! Practicing both static and Strength and balance also remains more balanced! Balance building dynamic balancing skills together equal success! warm-ups are an in- are necessary to fully prepare a Photo: Eric Jewett Food for Taut valuable part of a com- vaulter for his best performance on the Finally, remember that a conditioned plete vaulting program. moving horse. Here are four easy ways vaulter can balance easier. So always stress The more that vaulters to enhance balance while increasing body a balanced diet as a part of every well- practice balancing off awareness and core muscle strength: rounded vaulting program. the horse, the quicker they will gain the cen- Dona Singlehurst ter and strength neces- AVA Judge and Animal Advocate sary to maintain and J. Ashton Moore recover their equilib- Dona Singlehurst was the right person rium on the horse. Why at the right time in the right place to do a practice something so lot for vaulting sport. She was a senior basic? Today research- dressage judge and noted breeder of thor- oughbreds at her farm on the North Shore ers are connecting bal- of Oahu, Hawaii. With her dressage knowl- ance to mental, not just edge and general horsemanship expertise physical, functioning. it was not difficult for her to add vaulting According to Catherine judging to her list of accomplishments. Jackson, Ph.D., Chair I did medal exams with Dona and of The Department Of judged both dressage and vaulting with Kinesiology at Califor- her over many years. She was active in Balance makes nia State University, the Humane Society, resident emeritus of anything possible. Fresno, “When kids Morris Animal Foundation. and did private stabilize themselves from an unstable pose, dog rescue, saving many dogs abandoned in the thousands of acres of sugar cane they learn how to focus faster and more fields around her farm. She was president efficiently.” of the Delta Society. Make balance exercises part of your practice. Strength is Central to Balance Besides being a good judge and a Photo: Nancy Stevens-Brown The core muscles of the body serve humanitarian, she was great company and to steady and center the athlete. They are Simple Drills/Complex Results a great wit, and Liz Searle and I spent many key to correcting losses of balance caused 1. One-legged stands and handstands happy visits at her home over 30 years of when the horse, teammate or footing be- on the ground or yoga block may be friendship. On May 1, 2006 Dona died at the age of 77 in Waialua, Hawaii. All of comes unsteady or irregular. Because of practiced as a stationary pose (stat- us who knew her will miss her. this, it is important that all vaulters ic), or leap to the pose (dynamic)

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ADon’t forget a balanced diet! Get a Grip! Winning More than Ribbons Nancy Stevens-Brown Bonnie Kuki The use of a practice horse to help There’s something wonderfully en- train riders goes back for centuries. gaging about a smile, and when it shines on the face of Lauren James, it’s particularly magical. Lauren had vaulted with Mount Rainier Vaulters for years when, in the fall of 2004, she was diagnosed with a very nasty type of cancer. Because it affected her muscles and bones, she had to take what we hoped was a temporary hiatus from club activities. For more than a year Lauren James with horse, Bonnie, and coach and a half, she went through chemotherapy Bonnie Kuki Photo: Nancy Stevens-Brown and survived all the negative aspects of music assistants, Lauren’s eyes brightened. her medications including body scans, the Being a naturally gifted musician, Lauren good new/bad news doctor sessions, as has taken the challenge by preparing some well as the predictable nausea, weakness, of the music CDs for our competitions, by and baldness. helping some of our vaulters with music Throughout all, however, Lauren interpretation, and by singing our National remained a Mount Rainier vaulter. Pho- Anthem at opening ceremonies. In short, Today, as vaulting and surcingles tographs of her competing and a head-shot she has become our best cheerleader, evolve, the handles that we place on our of her with her favorite Percheron ac- and we have become hers. We applaud barrels can either help or hurt a vaulter. companied her during hospital visits and her tenacious spirit, her ability to change Because of this many coaches and vaulters were a natural segue to share her love of lemons into lemonade, and her smiling now prefer to use a real surcingle on their the sport with the nurses and doctors who outlook on life. barrel rather than the traditional welded cared for her. P.S. Last week, Lauren was finally cleared grips. The Mt. Tabor team in Virginia went During our 2005 winter clinic with to climbed back aboard Mt. Rainier’s one step further by purchasing real grips Nancy Stevens-Brown, Lauren asked how Smokey! She didn’t vault (a promise to from Christoph Lensing to use on their she could remain involved even though her dad and her doctors), but with the barrels. The real grips are strapped on in she could no longer vault. When Nancy surcingle snugly tightened, she was able to place of the welded grips. explained the need for many sideline stars, safely feel the healing rocking motion of a This set-up is far easier to practice on like photographers, choreographers, and horse’s walk. That smile was awesome! as the vaulters are using the actual grips that they will have on their surcingle, and they can use them exactly as they would on Impact of Equine Activities on Youth Cindy Schonholtz, AYHC active in the above youth equine organiza- the horse for vaults, and exercises. Coach The American Youth Horse Council tions was selected. Kim Beisecker says the only draw back has partnered with Pennsylvania State Uni- Responding youth indicated that they is that the leather handles are not weather versity to conduct research that quantifies “most of the time” to “always” performed proof, and are a bit pricey at about $200 what we already know: Kids + Horses = horsemanship skills in the area of han- per pair. Magic! One of the strategic goals of the dling, safety, riding, nutrition and health American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) is management. Similarly, respondents to validate the measurable impact of equine indicated that they “often” exhibited life activities on youth development. skills relative to decision making, com- There have been few scientific stud- municating, goal setting, problem solv- ies conducted that measure the impact of ing and critical thinking. A significant horse activities on horsemanship and life positive relationship was found between skills development. AYHC and Penn State total horsemanship skills development teamed up with the National High School and life skills development. This infor- Rodeo Association, 4-H, Pony Club and mation should be very valuable for youth the American Quarter Horse Youth Associ- leaders when developing curriculum, ation to conduct this important research. planning activities, and seeking funding The Impact of Equine Activities Sur- and resources. vey contained questions related to horse- A scientific paper authored by Penn Traditional welded grips work but coaches manship skills, life skills and demographic State grad student Crystal Smith was pub- and vaulters agree that a real surcingle on characteristics. Content and validity of the lished in the February 2006 Professional the barrel is better! Here the real grips on the survey was validated by a panel of experts Animal Scientist periodical. Copies of the barrel prepare the vaulter for the same grips and by conducting a field test. A sample of full research report are available through on their surcingle. Photo: Nancy Stevens-Brown 982 youth between the ages of 12 and 18 the AYHC office at 719-594-9778.

Vaulting World 15 June 2006 Agape Barrel Fest Tom Sayles 3. Nattalee Smith, Agape...... 7.330 Comp. to Right - Group 1 Musical Interp. - Group 3 (5) Novice FS - Group 4 (5) 1. Hannah Horsmon, Agape 7.640 1. Kati Goulet, Michigan...... 7.700 The Agape Vaulters held their third annual 1. Rebecca Dykstra, Indep...8.170 2. Nichole Fox, Agape...... 7.000 2. Leoni Schmidt, Vltg Con...7.250 2. Leoni Schmidt, Comp. to Right - Group 2 (5) 3. Katie Barrett, Diamond E. 6.750 barrel fest with a record 44 vaulters competing. Vaulting Connection...... 8.000 1. Leoni Schmidt, Vltg Con...6.790 Costume Class Group 1 (6) Our judge was Anja Krinke of Bethel, Germany, a 3. Shaun Grace, Diamond E 7.000 2. Katie Barrett, Diamond E. 5.140 1. Kali Edwards, Cdr Ldge....7.170 Tiny Tots Comp. – D Style 3. Shannon Grace, Dmd E...6.100 2. Annika Karlson, Michigan 7.000 German Silver Medalist. 1. Gabriella Hayes, Mich...... 3.920 Fun Classes 3. Tobias Schmidt,Vltg Con..7.000 We would like to thank Diamond E Vaulters for 2. Cecilia Rouvillois, Musical Interp. - Group 1 (5) Costume Class Group 2 (5) Vaulting Connection...... 3.580 1. Kara Taylor, Victory...... 7.500 1. Kara Taylor, Victory...... 7.830 their third year attending our barrel fest. A Vaulting 3. Emily Hanner, Michigan....3.420 2. Celeste Anderson,VltgCn 6.750 2. Sasha Rouvillois,Vltg Cn..7.330 Connection, Michigan Vaulting Teams, and Victory Tiny Tots Freestyle 3. Kali Edwards, CdrLdge.....6.500 3. Ashlie Maxam, Dmd E...... 7.170 1. Gabriella Hayes, Mich...... 6.500 Musical Interp. - Group 2 (5) Costume Class Group 3 (5) Vaulters attended for the first time. A special thank 2. Cecilia Rouvillois, 1. Ashlie Maxam, Dmd E...... 7.500 1. Jamie Christie, Michigan..7.000 Vaulting Connection...... 6.170 2. Nikita Mehaney, Dmd E....6.500 2. Kristen Cook, Vltg Con.....6.500 you goes to Cedar Lodge, one of Region X’s newest 3. Emily Hanner, Michigan....4.500 3. Shannon Grace, Dmd E...6.500 3. Nikita Mehaney, Dmd E....6.330 AVA teams, for making us their first competition experience. The competition included a costume class that Jump Start Your had everything from spiderman to a horse vaulting. The impromptu freestyle class, in its second year, Vault had 15 participants receiving a new and different Nancy Stevens-Brown piece of music at lunch break. Each created a one Photos: Nancy Stevens-Brown minute freestyle that reflected his interpretation. It A key to a perfect vault-on is the ground made monkeys out of some and princesses out of jump. Here are ten tips for a great vault: others. 1. Approach in-step with the horse. Everyone was treated to a special performance 2. Face the same direction as the horse. by Tobias Schmidt and Sasha Rouvillois of A Vault- 3. Immediately take the grips lightly, with- ing Connection while waiting for the final scores out hanging. of the day. Our gratitude goes to everyone from 4. Jump quickly within 1-3 strides after tak- Practice on the ground or the most skilled vaulters to six year old Mackenzie ing the grips. trampoline jumping off of Mehaney who muscled herself on to the barrel 5. Jump forward with the feet together. pointed toes. without assistance. 6. As you leave the ground immediately Agape Barrel Fest 3. Emma Donner, CdrLdg.....6.640 straighten both legs through the toes. Unrecognized Unrated Comp. - Group 2 (5) 7. Drive the head upward and forward to aid March 25, 2006 1. Anika Schmidt, VltgCon....7.140 2. Jamie Christie, Michigan..7.000 the lift of vault. Eau Claire, Michigan 3. Kendra Edwards, CdrLdg 6.790 Judge: Anja Krinke Unrated Comp. - Group 3 (4) 8. In flight snap to the exact position that Clubs Participating: Agape, A 1. Hollee Kubiszak, Agape...7.290 Vautling Connection, Cedar Lodge, 2. Kali Edwards, CdrLdge.....7.140 you want to land in ( Example: tuck if you Diamond E, Michigan, Victory 3. Tobias Schmidt,VltgCon...6.790 are going to knees, splits if you are going to Team Events Unrated FS - Group 1 (4) Novice Team Freestyle 1. Lauren Berger, Michigan..7.500 basic seat). 2. Summer Moore, VltgCon..6.830 9. Use the shoul- 1. A Vaulting Connection...... 7.000 3. Charlotte Lapp, CdrLdge..6.670 ders, back and Doubles/Triples Events Unrated FS - Group 2 (5) Novice Triples Freestyle 1. Alyse Pellow, Agape...... 7.500 arms immediately 1. Diamond E...... 6.500 2. Katie Barrett, Diamond E. 7.330 2. Michigan...... 5.830 3. Anika Schmidt, VltgCon....7.170 to add height and Advanced Doubles Unrated FS - Group 3 (4) 1. Hollee Kubiszak/Brooke 1. Ashlie Maxam, Dmd E...... 7.830 aid perfect place- Ruggles, Agape...... 7.500 2. Tobias Schmidt, VltgCon..7.500 ment of the vault. Unrated Doubles 3. Hollee Kubiszak, Agape...7.500 Practice the position that 1. Dusti Kubiszak/Rebecca Dykstra Novice Comp. – D Style 10. Release and Agape/Independent ...... 8.000 1. Ashley Butler...... 5.670 you want to vault into 2. Leoni Schmidt/Kirsten Cook, 2. Emma Lubitcsh, CdrLdge 4.670 finish for the per- (Here a tuck). Vaulting Connection...... 7.000 3. Summer Marcin, Dmd E...4.330 3. Jamie Christie/Lauren Berger, fect score! Michigan...... 6.830 Novice Comp. - Group 1 (6) 1. Sasha Rouvillois,VltgCon 6.070 Novice Pairs (5) 2. Shannon Bauch, Mich...... 5.140 1. Summer Moore/Cecilia Rouvil- 3. Katie Goulet, Michigan.....5.070 lois, Vaulting Connection..6.330 2. Alyse Pellow/Nattalee Smith, Novice Comp. - Group 2 (6) Agape...... 5.670 1. Annika Karlson, Michigan 6.710 3. Shannon Bauch/Annika Karlson, 2. Becky Wildt, Michigan...... 6.370 Michigan...... 5.170 3. Leoni Schmidt, VltgCon....6.360 Individual Events Novice Comp. Group 3 (5) Advanced Compulsories 1. Shannon Grace, Dmd E...6.790 1. Hannah Horsmon, Agape 7.860 2. Shaun Grace, Diamond E 6.710 Never approach 2. Steve Patterson, Indep.....7.290 3. Rebecca Dykstra, Indep...6.640 sidewise to the horse. Intermediate Compulsories Novice FS - Group 1 (5) 1. Sasha Rouvillois,VltgCon 8.170 Approach in-step, 1. Dusti Kubiszak, Agape.....7.360 2. Isabella Hayes, Michigan 6.670 head high. 2. Nicole Fox , Agape...... 7.210 3. Mackenzie Mehaney 3. Kara Taylor, Victory...... 6.930 Diamond E...... 6.330 Intermediate Freestyle Novice FS - Group 2 (5) 1. Kara Taylor, Victory...... 8.500 1. Annika Karlson, Michigan 6.670 2. Nicole Fox, Agape...... 8.330 2. Ashley Butler, Cdr Ldge....6.670 Quickly jump 3. Dusti Kubiszak, Agape.....8.330 3. Summer Marcin, Dmd E...6.670 Unrated Comp. - Group 1 (5) Novice FS Group 3 (5) forward feet Practice quickly taking that 1. Lauren Berger, Michigan..7.070 1. Jennifer Arkens, Michigan 7.330 together. position in midair (here a tuck). 2. Summer Moore, VltCon....6.790 2. Celeste Anderson,VltgCon7.330 Vaulting World 16 June 2005 Renaissance FACE Off Vaulting Challenge Renaissance Barrel Fest FACE Off Vaulting 7. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.115 8. Florence Rubinger, SlvrBr 7.000 Unrecognized Challenge 9. Kaylyn Noah, Pacific Cst..6.990 March 26, 2006 April 22-23, 2006 10 Anna Van Vranken, FACE 6.870 Milford, New Hampshire USEF/AVA Recognized 11. Nicole England-Czyzewski, Moorpark, California Golden Gate...... 6.745 Judge: Liz Sherraden 12. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 6.675 (AVA Silver) Judges: 13. Megan Lanfri, Woodside...6.585 Participating Clubs: Suzanne Detol (FEI O), 14. Elizabeth Brigham, GrtFls 4.550 Rennaisance Farm, Vermeer Craig Coburn (AVA R) Gold Freestyle RII - Women Team Event Participating clubs: Creekside, 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Edn 8.530 Diamond Bar, Elkhorn, FACE, 2. Ali Divita, Wdside...... 8.480 Intermediate Team Freestyle 3. Elizabeth Osborn, Wdside 8.460 1. Renaissance ...... 6.630 Flying B, Golden Gate, Great Falls, Half Moon Bay, Lompoc, Mt. Eden, 4. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 8.460 Triples/Doubles Events Pacific Coast, Silver Bar, Valley 5. Florence Rubinger, SlvrBr 7.990 Advanced Triple View, Woodside 6. Julie Keville, Silver Bar.....7.920 1. L.Dennison/B.Griffin/K.Nicolo, 7. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 7.820 Renaissance...... 7.330 Team Events 8. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.600 Advanced Doubles A Team Compulsories 9. Megan Lanfri, Woodside...7.500 1. Lois Dennison/Kristy Nicolo, 1. Mt. Eden/FACE (FAME)...7.265 10 Nicole England-Czyzewski, Blake Dahlgren Renaissance...... 6.100 Golden Gate...... 7.490 Katie Richie Intermediate Doubles 11. Anna Van Vranken, FACE 7.280 Rosey Ross 12. Kaylyn Noah, Pacific Cst..7.150 1. Breanne Griffin/Kristy Nicolo, Megan Benjamin 13. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.090 Renaissance...... 7.300 Ana Van Vranken 14. Elizabeth Brigham, GrtFls 6.090 Novice Doubles (4) Elizabeth Ioannou 1. Cassi Goddard/Ally Britko, Shannon Poer Gold Round II - Women 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 8.498 Renaissance...... 7.700 2. Woodside A Team...... 7.163 2. Mary McCormick, Mt. Edn 8.368 2. Mary Schmedlien/Erica Oliver, Ali Divita 3. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.165 Renaissance...... 7.160 Lizzy Horve Karensa Douglas 4. Elizabeth Osborn, Wdside 8.150 3. Emily Langdon/Katie Berube, Hannah Boyd 5. Julie Keville, Silver Bar.....7.848 Renaissance...... 6.600 Elizabeth Osborn 6. Florence Rubinger, SlvrBr 7.495 PeeWee Doubles Katherine Wick 7. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.385 1. Katie Hanisch/Sadie McDonough, Megan Lanfri 8. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.358 Renaissance...... 4.000 3. Diamond Bar/HMB...... 6.411 9. Cassidy Palmer, HMB7.248 Mirror Doubles Angela Turner 10 Nicole England-Czyzewski, Kenny Geisler 1. Cassi Goddard/Ally Britko, Golden Gate...... 7.118 Renaissance...... 6.400 Morgan Homan Todd Griffiths 11. Anna Van Vranken, FACE 7.075 2. Mary Schmedlien/Erica Oliver, Cassidy Palmer 12. Kaylyn Noah, Pacific Cst..7.070 Renaissance...... 6.160 Kimberley Palmer Woodside A Team on Moonlight Photo: Julie Dobin 13. Megan Lanfri, Woodside...7.043 Costume Doubles A Team Freestyle 14. Elizabeth Brigham, GrtFls 5.320 1. Claire Briggs/Emily Flemming, B Team Overall 7. Nicole England-Czyzewski, 1. Woodside A Team...... 7.630 Golden Gate...... 7.501 Gold Overall - Women Renaissance...... 7.100 1. Mt. Eden...... 6.185 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 8.427 Ali Divita 8. Megan Lanfri, Woodside...7.418 2. Alicia Godlewski/Katie Berube, 2. Pacific Coast...... 5.985 2. Mary McCormick, Mt. Edn 8.218 Lizzy Horve 9. Florence Rubinger, SlvrBr 7.371 Renaissance...... 5.930 Mod. Canter Team Comp. 3. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.160 Karensa Douglas 10 Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.369 Hannah Boyd 1. Diamond Bar/Lompoc...... 5.184 4. Elizabeth Osborn, Wdside 8.030 Individual Events 11. Kaylyn Noah, Pacific Cst..7.140 Elizabeth Osborn Modified Canter Team FS 5. Julie Keville, Silver Bar.....7.762 Advanced Freestyle 12. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 6.504 Katherine Wick 1. Diamond Bar/Lompoc...... 5.320 6. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.533 1. Lois Dennison, Rnsance..8.060 13. Anna Van Vranken, FACE 6.496 1. Mt. Eden/FACE (FAME)...7.400 7. Florence Rubinger, SlvrBr 7.433 Intermediate Freestyle Mod. Canter Team Overall 14. Elizabeth Brigham, GrtFls 6.380 Blake Dahlgren 1. Diamond Bar/Lompoc...... 5.252 8. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.363 1. Kristy Nicolo, Rnsance.....7.000 Katie Richie Gold Tech. Test RII - Women 9. Nicole England-Czyzewski, 2. Breanne Griffin, Rnsance 6.760 Rosey Ross Pairs Event 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 8.535 Golden Gate...... 7.309 Novice Compulsories (8) Megan Benjamin Trot Pairs 2. Mary McCormick, Mt. Edn 8.205 10 Megan Lanfri, Woodside...7.230 1. Cassi Goddard, Rnsance 6.430 Ana Van Vranken 1. Charisse Gillis/Austin 3. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 7.850 11. Kaylyn Noah, Pacific Cst..7.105 2. Emily Langdon, Rnsance 6.130 Elizabeth Ioannou Phulps, Elkhorn...... 3.933 4. Elizabeth Osborn, Wdside 7.840 12. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 6.876 3. Erin Yuhas, Renaissance 5.860 2. Diamond Bar/HMB...... 6.790 5. Julie Keville, Silver Bar.....7.775 Individual Events 6. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.680 3. Ally Britko, Renaissance...5.250 Angela Turner Gold Comp. RI - Women Continued Kenny Geisler Novice Freestyle (7) 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 8.494 Morgan Homan 1. Monica Elliott, Rnsance....6.060 2. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.982 Todd Griffiths 2. Emily Langdon, Rnsance 5.930 3. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 7.882 Cassidy Palmer 3. Erica Oliver, Rnsance...... 5.530 4. Elizabeth Osborn, Wdside 7.738 Kimberley Palmer Beginner Compulsories 5. Mary McCormick, Mt. Edn 7.726 1. Carrie Coughlin,Vermeer..4.400 A Team Overall 6. Julie Keville, Silver Bar.....7.494 Beginner Freestyle (6) 1. Woodside A Team...... 7.396 7. Kaylyn Noah, Pacific Cst..7.450 1. Tiffany Johnson, Vermeer 5.000 2. Mt. Eden/FACE (FAME)...7.332 8. Nicole England-Czyzewski, 2. Claire Briggs, Rnsance.....4.830 3. Diamond Bar/HMB...... 6.601 Golden Gate...... 7.403 3. Emily Flemming, Rnsance 4.400 B Team Compulsories 9. Megan Lanfri, Woodside...7.307 D Style Compulsories (6) 1. Mt. Eden...... 5.829 10 Florence Rubinger, SlvrBr 7.132 1. Emily Flemming, Rnsance 5.730 Morgan Rogers 11. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.038 2. Maggie Tremblay, Rnsnc..5.280 Erica Maglione 12. Elizabeth Brigham, GrtFls 6.601 3. Tiffany Johnson, Vermeer 5.000 Laura Yelavich 13. Anna Van Vranken, FACE 6.232 Steffi Schade 14. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 5.948 Tiny Tots Compulsories Heidi Rothweiler 1. Abigail McDonough,Rns..3.060 Gold Freestyle RI - Women Jessica Muyo 1. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.430 PeeWee Compulsories (4) 2. Pacific Coast...... 5.229 2. Mary McCormick, Mt. Edn 8.410 1. Sadie McDonough,Rnsce 3.880 Eric Garcia 3. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 8.220 2. Clara Martinez-Zuvina, Haviland Hage 4. Elizabeth Osborn, Wdside 8.080 Renaissance...... 3.760 Gabriella Bizzarro 5. Julie Keville, Silver Bar.....7.860 3. Katie Hanisch, Rnsance...3.450 Kyra McCarty 6. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.700 PeeWee Freestyle (5) Alexandra Thrasher 7. Florence Rubinger, SlvrBr 7.610 1. Sadie McDonough,Rnsce 5.100 Karly Frankel-Newman 8. Nicole England-Czyzewski, 2. Katie Hanisch, Rnsance...4.830 B Team Freestyle Golden Gate...... 7.600 3. Clara Martinez – Zuvina, 1. Pacific Coast...... 6.740 9. Megan Lanfri, Woodside...7.530 Renaissance...... 4.760 Eric Garcia 10 Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.380 Vaulting World publishes Haviland Hage 11. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 7.060 complete scores for AVA Gabriella Bizzarro 12. Kaylyn Noah, Pacific Cst..6.830 recognized classes but only 1-3 Kyra McCarty 13. Anna Van Vranken, FACE 6.760 for unrecognized classes. The Alexandra Thrasher 14. Elizabeth Brigham, GrtFls 6.160 Karly Frankel-Newman Gold Round I - Women number of participants in the 2. Mt. Eden...... 6.540 class (if over 3) is noted next to 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 8.357 Morgan Rogers 2. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.157 the class name. Complete results Erica Maglione for all classes are available 3. Mary McCormick, Mt. Edn 8.068 Laura Yelavich 4. Elizabeth Osborn, Wdside 7.909 online at www.americanvaulting. Steffi Schade 5. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.681 Diamond Bar/Half Moon Bay A Team on Pixie org --> calendar, Heidi Rothweiler 6. Julie Keville, Silver Bar.....7.677 Jessica Muyo Photo: Julie Dobin Vaulting World 17 June 2005 FACE Off Vaulting Challenge Continued from previous page Bronze Comp. RI - Men FAME A 1. Antal Balogh, Valley View 4.538 13. Anna Van Vranken, FACE 6.785 Silver Round II - Men 2. Riley Newman, VlyVw...... 3.538 14. Elizabeth Brigham, GrtFls 5.850 Team on 1. Eric Garcia, Pacific Coast 5.910 Bronze Freestyle RI - Men Gold Compulsories RI - Men Silver Overall - Men Mozart 1. Antal Balogh, Valley View 5.000 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Bar...7.819 1. Eric Garcia, Pacific Coast 6.026 2. Riley Newman,VlyVw...... 4.140 2. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Bar....7.069 Bronze Comp. RI - Women Bronze Round I - Men Gold Freestyle RI - Men 1. Laura Yelavich, Mt Eden... 6.113 1. Antal Balogh, Valley View 4.769 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Bar...7.390 2. Karly Newman-Frankel, 2. Riley Newman, VlyVw...... 3.839 2. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Bar....7.130 Pacific Coast...... 5.875 Bronze Comp. RII - Men Gold Round I - Men 3. Lindsey Anderson, 1. Antal Balogh, Valley View 5.063 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Bar...7.605 Diamond Bar...... 5.813 2. Riley Newman, VlyVw...... 4.700 2. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Bar....7.100 4. Elizabeth Ioannou,MtEdn 5.737 Bronze Overall - Men Gold Technical Test - Men 5. Erica Maglione, Mt Eden..5.650 6. Jessica Muyo, Mt Eden....5.573 1. Antal Balogh, Valley View 4.916 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Bar...6.885 2. Riley Newman, VlyVw...... 4.270 2. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Bar....6.200 7. Gabriella Bizzarro,PcCst..5.525 Below Copper Comp. - Women Gold Freestyle RII - Men 8. Julia Bowman, FACE...... 5.525 9. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Bar..5.438 1. Sarah Flax, Pacific Coast 4.863 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Bar...7.180 left: Todd 2. Minda Newhouse, PcCst..4.688 2. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Bar....5.920 10 Alexandra Thrasher,PcCt 5.425 11. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt Eden...5.413 Griffiths of 3. Grace Robinson, PcCst....4.300 Gold Round II - Men 12. Kyra McCarty, Pac Coast 5.400 Diamond 4. Sierra Zontelli, FACE...... 3.950 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Bar...7.033 13. Katrina Herman, Dmd Bar 5.213 5. Charity Elliott, Dmd Bar....3.413 2. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Bar....6.060 14. Mary Garrett, Valley View 5.175 Bar on 6. Jayme Huffines, VlyVw.....2.250 Gold Overall - Men 15. Brittany O’Leary, PcCst....5.038 Copper Freestyle - Women 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Bar...7.319 16. Stephanie O’Neill, Crksd..5.013 Goliath 1. Minda Newhouse, PcCst..5.417 2. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Bar....6.580 Bronze FS RI - Women 2. Grace Robinson, PcCst....5.350 Silver Comp. RI - Women 1. Elizabeth Ioannou,MtEdn 6.860 Below 3. Sarah Flax, Pacific Coast 4.367 1. Heide Rothweiler, Mt. Edn 6.463 2. Erica Maglione, Mt Eden..6.320 4. Charity Elliott, Dmd Bar....3.667 2. Anne Lewis, Woodside.....6.351 3. Laura Yelavich, Mt Eden...6.100 right: Copper Overall - Women 3. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Edn..6.344 4. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Bar..6.020 1. Minda Newhouse, PcCst..5.053 4. Claire Rosenfeld, Crkside 6.282 5. Mary Garrett, Valley View 5.940 Megan 2. Grace Robinson, PcCst....4.825 5. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.276 6. Julia Bowman, FACE...... 5.900 Benjamin 3. Sarah Flax, Pacific Coast 4.615 6. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.163 7. Alexandra Thrasher,PcCt 5.820 of Mt. 4. Charity Elliott, Dmd Bar....3.540 7. Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden....6.132 8. Stephanie O’Neill, Crksd..5.660 Copper Compulsories - Men 8. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.882 9. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt Eden...5.620 Eden on 1. Joshua Hall, Diamond Bar 4.675 Silver Freestyle RI - Women 10 Lindsey Anderson, Faronia Copper Freestyle - Men 1. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.670 Diamond Bar...... 5.520 1. Joshua Hall, Diamond Bar 3.833 2. Heide Rothweiler, Mt. Edn 6.590 11. Kyra McCarty, Pacific Cst 5.500 3. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.510 12. Jessica Muyo, Mt Eden....5.500 Copper Overall - Men 4. Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden....5.930 13. Brittany O’Leary, PacCst..5.470 Photos: 1. Joshua Hall, Diamond Bar 4.254 5. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.840 14. Gabriella Bizzarro,PcCst..5.320 Julie Advanced Trot FS - Men 6. Claire Rosenfeld, Crkside 5.830 15. Karly Newman-Frankel, Dobin 1. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 6.751 7. Anne Lewis, Woodside.....5.680 Pacific Coast...... 5.320 Trot Comp. - Women (7) 8. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.290 16. Katrina Herman, Dmd Bar 5.020 1. Jessica Grubb, VlyVw...... 5.063 Silver Round I - Women 2. Victoria Hennon, VlyVw....4.713 1. Heide Rothweiler, Mt. Edn 6.526 3. Rachel Herrera, VlyVw.....4.325 2. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.473 Trot Freestyle - Women (7) 3. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.336 1. Charisse Gillis, Elkhorn....5.600 4. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 6.092 2. Ruby Robinson, PcCst.....5.600 5. Claire Rosenfeld, Crkside 6.056 3. Rebecca Herrera, VlyVw..5.500 6. Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden....6.031 Trot Overall - Women (7) 7. Anne Lewis, Woodside.....6.015 1. Jessica Grubb, VlyVw...... 5.082 8. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.586 2. Victoria Hennon,VlyVw.....5.032 Silver Comp. RII - Women 3. Ruby Robinson, PcCst.....4.882 1. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.057 Trot Compulsories - Men 2. Heide Rothweiler, Mt. Edn 5.976 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB...... 5.200 3. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....5.975 2. Austin Phulps, Elkhorn.....3.463 4. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.894 Trot Freestyle - Men 5. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.882 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB...... 6.025 6. Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden....5.813 2. Austin Phulps, Elkhorn.....5.400 7. Claire Rosenfeld, Crkside 5.638 Trot Overall - Men Silver Freestyle RII - Women 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB...... 5.613 1. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.530 2. Austin Phulps, Elkhorn.....4.432 2. Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden....6.160 3. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 6.460 Novice Trot Comp. (5) 4. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....7.540 1. Colton Palmer, HMB...... 4.925 5. Heide Rothweiler, Mt. Edn 6.310 2. Chelsea Nix, Valley View..4.038 6. Claire Rosenfeld, Crkside 5.930 3. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 3.925 7. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.350 Novice Trot Freetyle Silver Round II - Women 1. Colton Palmer, HMB...... 5.000 1. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.758 Novice Trot Overall 2. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.294 1. Colton Palmer, HMB...... 4.963 3. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 6.177 Adv. Novice Walk Comp. 4. Heide Rothweiler, Mt. Edn 6.143 1. Lyndsie Henderson, 5. Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden....5.987 Flying B...... 5.814 6. Claire Rosenfeld, Crkside 5.784 Bronze Round I - Women Bronze Comp. RII - Women 2. Morgan Gardiner, VlyVw..4.829 7. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.616 Bronze Overall - Women 3. Sami Blake, Valley View...4.700 1. Elizabeth Ioannou,MtEdn 6.299 1. Mary Garrett, Valley View 6.263 1. Elizabeth Ioannou,MtEdn 6.249 Silver Overall - Women Advanced Novice Walk FS 1. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.547 2. Laura Yelavich, Mt Eden...6.107 2. Julia Bowman, FACE...... 6.263 2. Laura Yelavich, Mt Eden...6.022 1. Lyndsie Henderson, Fly B 5.000 2. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.383 3. Erica Maglione, Mt Eden..5.985 3. Elizabeth Ioannou, 3. Julia Bowman, FACE...... 5.988 2. Natalia Myers, Elkhorn.....4.000 3. Heide Rothweiler, Mt. Edn 6.335 4. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Bar..5.729 Mt. Eden...... 6.200 4. Mary Garrett, Valley View 5.910 4. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 6.135 5. Julia Bowman, FACE...... 5.713 4. Karly Newman-Frankel, 5. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Bar..5.827 Adv. Novice Walk Overall 5. Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden....6.009 6. Lindsey Anderson, Pacific Coast...... 6.013 6. Karly Newman-Frankel, 1. Lyndsie Henderson, Fly B 5.407 6. Claire Rosenfeld, Crkside 5.920 Diamond Bar...... 5.667 5. Laura Yelavich, Mt Eden...5.938 Pacific Coast...... 5.805 Novice Walk Comp. (5) 7. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.601 7. Alexandra Thrasher,PcCt 5.623 6. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Bar..5.925 7. Alexandra Thrasher,PcCt 5.699 1. Eva Balogh, Valley View...4.129 Silver Comp. RI - Men 8. Karly Newman-Frankel, 7. Kyra McCarty, Pacific Cst 5.863 8. Jessica Muyo, Mt Eden....5.680 2. Elizabeth Crittendon, 1. Eric Garcia, Pacific Coast 6.713 Pacific Coast...... 5.598 8. Jessica Muyo, Mt Eden....5.823 9. Kyra McCarty, PacCst...... 5.657 Valley View...... 3.914 Silver Freestyle RI - Men 9. Mary Garrett, Valley View 5.558 9. Alexandra Thrasher,PcCt 5.775 10 Erica Maglione, Mt Eden..5.618 3. Yasmina Martinez, VlyVw 3.671 10 Jessica Muyo, Mt Eden....5.537 1. Eric Garcia, Pacific Coast 5.570 10 Gabriella Bizzarro,PcCst..5.675 11. Gabriella Bizzarro,PcCst..5.549 Modified Novice Walk 11. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt Eden...5.517 11. Stephanie O’Neill, Crksd..5.475 Silver Round I - Men 12. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt Eden...5.421 Compulsories 12. Kyra McCarty, Pacific Cst 5.450 12. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt Eden...5.325 13. Lindsey Anderson, 1. Eric Garcia, Pacific Coast 6.141 1. Natalia Myers, Elkhorn.....3.100 13. Gabriella Bizzarro,PcCst..5.423 13. Erica Maglione, Mt Eden..5.250 Diamond Bar...... 5.415 Silver Comp. RII - Men 14. Stephanie O’Neill, 14. Lindsey Anderson, 14. Stephanie O’Neill, Crksd..5.406 2-Ph. Bnz Comp.-Women (4) 1. Eric Garcia, Pacific Coast 6.000 Creekside...... 5.337 Diamond Bar...... 5.163 15. Brittany O’Leary, PacCst..5.090 1. Mary Garrett, Valley View 7.510 Silver Freestyle RII - Men 15. Brittany O’Leary, PcCst....5.254 15. Brittany O’Leary, PacCst..4.925 16. Katrina Herman, 2. Lindsey Anderson, Lmpc..5.438 1. Eric Garcia, Pacific Coast 5.820 16. Katrina Herman, Dmd Bar 5.117 16. Katrina Herman, Dmd Bar 4.863 Diamond Bar...... 4.990 3. Amanda Beaton, Dmd Br 5.013

Vaulting World 18 June 2005 FACE Off Southern Sunshine Fest 2-Ph.Brnz Brl FS-Women (7) 2-Ph. Adv. Nov. Walk Comp. Carol Land Bronze Compulsories RII 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, 1. Lyndsie Henderson, Fly B 5.683 1. Claire Lo, MtTbr...... 5.850 Pacific Coast...... 7.433 2. Sami Blake, Valley View...5.217 The Southern Sunshine Fest was held on April 2. Katie Wilkens, ShRs...... 5.750 2. Kyra McCarty, Pacific Cst 6.667 3. Morgan Gardiner, VlyVw..5.200 3. Liana Folger, VltgVis...... 5.225 3. Lindsey Anderson, Lmpc..6.500 2-Ph. Adv. Nov. Walk Brl FS 22nd at Chetola Farms in Monroe, NC. Fortunately, 4. Schirin Drewell, MtTbr...... 5.163 2-Ph. Brnz Overall - Women 1. Lyndsie Henderson, Fly B 5.400 the fest was held in an indoor ring because, although Bronze Overall 1. Lindsey Anderson, Lmpoc 5.969 2. Sami Blake, Valley View...4.333 1. Claire Lo, MtTbr...... 8.842 2. Amanda Beaton, Dmd Br 5.640 3. Morgan Gardiner, VlyVw..3.667 most of the day was sunny, we did experience some 2. Katie Wilkens, ShRs...... 8.713 3. Linda Van Hook, DmdBr...5.542 2-Ph. Adv. Nov. Walk Overall 3. Liana Folger, VltgVis...... 8.707 2-Ph. Bronze Comp. - Men 1. Lyndsie Henderson, Fly B 5.542 severe thunderstorms and rain. The lights went out 4. Schirin Drewell, MtTbr...... 8.268 1. Antal Balogh, Valley View 3.726 2. Sami Blake, Valley View...4.775 and music stopped several times but the show went Copper Compulsories 2. Riley Newman, VlyVw...... 3.588 3. Morgan Gardiner, VlyVw..4.434 1. Katherine Southerland, 2-Ph. Bronze Brl FS - Men 2-Ph. Novice Walk Comp. (5) on. The parents of the Shea Rose Vaulting Club did Shea Rose...... 5.575 1. Riley Newman, VlyVw...... 6.167 1. Eva Balogh, Valley View...5.200 2. Patricia Gallagher, 2. Antal Balogh, Valley View 5.633 2. Natalia Myers, Elkhorn.....4.817 an excellent job of hosting the fest and filling the Vaulting Visions...... 5.338 2-Ph. Bronze Overall - Men 3. Yasima Martinez, VlyVw...4.733 volunteer positions. Amy McCune drove over from 4. Coti Hausman, SlvSts...... 4.800 1. Riley Newman, VlyVw...... 4.878 2-Ph. Nov. Walk Brl FS (5) 3. Julia Kelly, ShRs...... 4.488 2. Antal Balogh, Valley View...4.68 1. Natalia Myers, Elkhorn.....4.833 Clemson, South Carolina and was an invaluable aid 5. Mariah Cline, ShRs...... 4.475 2-Ph.Prel.Ctr Comp.-Women 2. Elizabeth Crittenden,VyV. 4.333 to the volunteers. Most of them had never been to 6. Rachel Thompson, SlvSts 4.213 1. Charity Elliott, Dmd Bar....1.875 3. Yasima Martinez, VlyVw...3.833 Copper Freestyle 2-Ph.Prel.Ctr Brl FS-Wmn (6) 2-Ph. Nov. Walk Overall (5) a fest before. When the announcer has never an- 1. Katherine Southerland, 1. Grace Robinson, PacCst..6.267 1. Natalia Myers, Elkhorn.....4.825 Shea Rose...... 6.980 2. Minda Newhouse, PcCst..6.100 2. Elizabeth Crittenden,VyV. 4.525 nounced, the music person has never performed that 2. Mariah Cline, ShRs...... 6.940 3. Sarah Flax, Pacific Coast 6.100 3. Eva Balogh, Valley View...4.417 3. Coti Hausman, SlvSts...... 6.780 job before, the registrar doesn’t know what “scratch- 4. Rachel Thompson, SlvSts 6.660 2-Ph.Prel.Ctr Overall-Wmn Barrel Events ing a class” means, the scribe doesn’t know there are 5. Patricia Gallagher, VltgVis 6.600 1. Charity Elliott, Dmd Bar....3.304 Open Male/Female Doubles 6. Julia Kelly, ShRs...... 6.420 2-Ph. Prel. Ctr Comp. - Men 1. Charisse Gillis/Austin different sheets for compulsories and freestyle, and Copper Overall 1. Joshua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 4.550 Phulps, Elkhorn...... 6.167 1. Katherine Southerland, 2-Ph. Prel. Ctr Brl FS - Men 2. Antal Balogh/Katalin the timer has never timed, putting on a successful Shea Rose...... 6.278 1. Joshua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 5.200 Balogh, Valley View...... 5.167 fest can be challenging! Most of the vaulters had 2. Patricia Gallagher, VltgVis 5.969 2-Ph. Prel. Ctr Overall - Men 3. Peter Matsumoto/Morgan 3. Coti Hausman, SlvSts...... 5.790 1. Joshua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 4.875 Gardiner, Valley View...... 4.000 never competed before as well. 4. Mariah Cline, ShRs...... 5.708 2-Ph. Trot Comp. - Women Open Doubles (6) 5. Julia Kelly, ShRs...... 5.454 1. Victoria Hennon, VlyVw....4.925 1. Lindsay Anderson/Kelsey Everyone pulled and worked together. The 6. Rachel Thompson, SlvSts 5.437 2. Charisse Gillis, Elkhorn....4.513 Trainor, Diamond Bar...... 6.700 score sheets and ribbons were handed out and it re- D Style Canter Comp. (4) 2. Brittany O’Leary/Kyra 1. Danielle Ho, Mt Tabor...... 5.400 2-Ph. Trot Brl FS-Women (6) McCarty, Pacific Coast.....6.667 1. Charisse Gillis, Elkhorn....7.167 ally was a wonderful day. Spectators were able to see 2. Annie Young, ShRs...... 4.600 3. Minda Newhouse/Grace 2. Rebecca Herrera, VlyVw..6.667 3. Deanna Grasso, VltgVis...4.438 Robinson, Pacific Coast...6.500 3. Victoria Hennon, VlyVw....6.433 this new sport and were delighted. They thought the D Style Canter Freestyle (4) Trot Doubles 1. Annie Young, ShRs...... 4.900 2-Ph. Trot Overall - Women 1. Rebecca Herrera/Rachel Her- vaulters were well disciplined and brave to perform 1. Charisse Gillis, Elkhorn....5.840 2. Deanna Grasso, VltgVis...4.460 rera, Valley View...... 6.667 2. Victoria Hennon, Vlyw...... 5.679 so competently on the big horses. 3. Danielle Ho, Mt Tabor...... 4.100 2. Colton Palmer/Kristian Roberts, 2-Phase Trot Comp. - Men Half Moon Bay...... 6.167 There were five clubs represented. Vaulting D Style Canter Overall (4) 1. Annie Young, ShRs...... 4.750 1. Austin Phulups, Elkhorn...3.263 3. Victoria Hennon/Katalin Balogh, 2. Danielle Ho, Mt Tabor...... 4.750 2-Ph. Trot Barrel FS - Men Valley View...... 5.333 Visions travelled the furthest. They shipped three 3. Deanna Grasso, VltgVis...4.449 1. Kristian Roberts, HHMB...6.500 Special Doubles of their horses from New Jersey to compete. The 2. Austin Phulups, Elkhorn...6.167 1. Rachel Herrera/Yasmina Trot Compulsories 1. Rachel Rearick, VltgVis....5.238 2-Phase Trot Overall - Men Martinez, Valley View...... 5.033 other vaulters were excited to watch Vaulting Vi- 1. Austin Phulups, Elkhorn...4.715 2. Rebecca Herrera/Katie Trot Freestyle 2-Phase Novice Trot Comp. Owens, Valley View...... 4.767 sions perform their team freestyle because there are 1. Rachel Rearick, VltgVis....6.650 1. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 3.988 3. Sami Blake/Ezra Freedman- not many opportunities to see team events on the Trot Overall 2. Peter Matsumoto, VlyVw..3.813 Harvey, Valley View...... 3.833 1. Rachel Rearick, VltgVis....5.944 3. Chelsea Nix, Valley View..3.538 Open Barrel Freestyle East Coast. Shea Rose Vaulters housed the visiting Preliminary Trot Comp. (4) 2-Ph. Novice Trot Barrel FS 1. Brittany O’Leary, vaulters with their families, fed them and hosted a 1. Torence Lo, Mt Tabor...... 4.525 1. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 5.400 Pacific Coast...... 6.400 2. Maggie Redford, ShRs.....4.225 2. Chelsea Nix, Valley View..5.100 2. Amanda Beaton, Lompoc 6.233 dinner party on Saturday night. All the guests ap- 3. Amber Nebel, ShRs...... 4.163 3. Peter Matsumoto, VlyVw..4.267 3. Linda van Hook, Lompoc. 5.833 Preliminary Trot FS (4) 2-Phase Novice Trot Overall Trot Barrel Freestyle preciated the warm southern hospitality which was 1. Torence Lo, Mt Tabor...... 6.000 1. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 4.694 1. Ruby Robinson, PacCst...5.973 extended to them. 2. Maggie Redford, ShRs.....5.850 2. Chelsea Nix, Valley View..4.329 Prel. Trot Barrel Freestyle 3. Sarah Quek, Mt Tabor...... 5.400 3. Peter Matsumoto, VlyVw..4.040 1. Katie Owens, Valley View 4.667 Preliminary Trot Overall (4) Southern Sunshine Fest Silver Round I 1. Torence Lo, Mt Tabor...... 5.263 1. Jessie Price, VltgVis...... 7.093 2. Maggie Redford, ShRs.....5.038 AVA Recognized The American Vaulting 2. Katie Gieschen, VltgVis....6.693 3. Amber Nebel, ShRs...... 4.557 April 22, 2006 Silver Compusories RII D Style Trot Comp. (8) Association presents Monroe, North Caroina 1. Jessie Price, VltgVis...... 6.288 1. Alyssa Hollifield, ShRs.....4.688 2. Katie Gieschen, VltgVis....6.388 an exciting interactive Judge: Toni Amoroso 2. Caroline Chambers, Silver Freestyle RII Shea Rose...... 4.463 horsemanship program for (AVA R) 1. Jessie Price, VltgVis...... 7.220 3. Ian Ho, MtTbr...... 4.350 Participating Clubs: Mt. Tabor 2. Katie Gieschen, VltgVis....6.380 D Style Trot Freestyle (8) vaulters and coaches Pacific Coast, Shea Rose, Silver Silver Round II 1. Alexa Brown, ShRs...... 5.850 designed to stimulate and Stars, Vaulting Visions 1. Jessie Price, VltgVis...... 6.754 2. Isabelle Hage, ShRs...... 5.700 Pairs Event 2. Katie Gieschen, VltgVis....6.384 3. Callie Wison, ShRs...... 5.575 educate participants Trot Pairs Silver Overall D Style Trot Overall (8) in order to enhance our relationship with 1. Rachel Rearick/Laura 1. Jessie Price, VltgVis...... 6.924 1. Alexa Brown, ShRs...... 5.088 Wiltsee, VltgVis...... 5.467 2. Katie Gieschen, 2. Alyssa Hollifield, ShRs.....5.082 our most important teammate: Individual Events Vaulting Visions...... 6.539 3. Caroline Chambers, Shea Rose...... 4.944 THE HORSE. Gold Compulsories RI Bronze Compulsories RI 1. Dusti Hausman, PacCst...5.963 1. Katie Wilkens, ShRs...... 5.775 D Style Walk Comp. (4) EARN A CERTIFICATE AND PATCH! 2. Liana Folger, VltgVis...... 5.688 1. Julia Kloth, ShRs...... 4.438 Gold Freestyle RI 3. Schirin Drewell, MtTbr...... 5.613 2. Alexandria Hoff, SlvSts.....3.938 1. Dusti Hausman, PacCst...6.660 For your opportunity to participate in this 4. Claire Lo, MtTbr...... 5.213 3. Peter Quek, MtTbr...... 3.163 Gold Round I Bronze Freestyle RI D Style Walk Freestyle (4) 1. Dusti Hausman, PacCst...6.312 motivational program, 1. Claire Lo, MtTbr...... 6.620 1. Julia Kloth, ShRs...... 5.350 request an application and guidebook Gold Freestyle RII 2. Liana Folger, VltgVis...... 6.500 2. Anna Redford, ShRs...... 5.150 1. Dusti Hausman, PacCst...5.960 3. Katie Wilkens, ShRs...... 5.900 3. Alexandria Hoff, from: Silver Compusories RI 4. Schirin Drewell, MtTbr...... 5.760 Silver Stars...... 5.125 Marge Oakes, 732 Camino Del Bosque NW, 1. Jessie Price, VltgVis...... 6.725 Bronze Round I D Style Walk Overall (4) Albuquerque, NM 87114, 2. Katie Gieschen, VltgVis....6.525 1. Liana Folger, VltgVis...... 6.094 1. Julia Kloth, Shea Rose.....4.894 Silver Freestyle RI 2. Claire Lo, MtTbr...... 5.917 2. Alexandria Hoff, SlvSts.....4.532 Email: [email protected] 1. Jessie Price, VltgVis...... 7.460 3. Katie Wilkens, ShRs...... 5.838 3. Anna Redford, 2. Katie Gieschen, VltgVis....6.860 4. Schirin Drewell, MtTbr...... 5.687 Shea Rose...... 4.138

Vaulting World 19 June 2005 Vaulters of Northwest Spring Fest Mission Pacific Vaulters of the 8. Shayna Waldman, Irn Mtn 4.195 Novice Walk Comp. (11) Mission Pacific Golden Gate...... 7.533 7. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.516 Northwest Spring Fest Bronze Comp. RI - Men 1. Janelle Fitzgerald, Sky.....5.529 Vaulting Trials 2. Kiernan Hull, Irn Mtn...... 5.486 8. Florence Rubinger, 1. Gabe Aniello, DvnWd...... 5.063 USEF/AVA Recognized AVA Recognized 3. Korynn Weber, Sky...... 5.329 Silver Bay...... 7.352 Bronze Freestyle RI - Men 9. Kalyn Noah, Pac Coast....7.257 April 29-30, 2006 1. Gabe Aniello, DvnWd...... 5.960 Novice Walk Freestyle (11) May 13 - 14, 2006 10. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 7.165 1. Korynn Weber, Sky...... 5.900 Lakewood, Washington Bronze Round - Men Somis, California 11. Annalise Van Vranken, 2. Janelle Fitzgerald, Sky.....5.875 Judge: 1. Gabe Aniello, DvnWd...... 5.512 Judge: FACE...... 6.930 Bronze Comp. RII - Men 3. Kelsey Young, Sky...... 5.725 Jen Williams (AVA r) Novice Walk Overall (11) Suzanne Detol (FEI O), Gold Round I - Men 1. Gabe Aniello, DvnWd...... 5.050 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Br ....7.727 Participating Clubs: Above and 1. Janelle Fitzgerald, Sky.....5.702 Craig Coburn (AVA R) Bronze Overall - Men 2. Blake Dahlgren, FACE.....7.435 Beyond, Cascade, Cheam, 2. Korynn Weber, Sky...... 5.615 Participating Clubs: Diamond 1. Gabe Aniello, DvnWd...... 5.358 3. Todd Griffiths,Dmd Br .....7.331 DevonWood, Emerlad City, Flying 3. Kelsey Young, Sky...... 5.370 Bar, FACE, Golden Gate, Half Copper Comp. - Women Stars, Iron Mountain, Meadow Prel. Technical Test (6) Moon Bay, Lompoc, Mt. Eden, Gold Round II - Men 1. Danielle Kennedy, Sky...... 5.163 1. Todd Griffiths,Dmd Br .....7.438 Creek, Mount Rainier, Redwing, 1. Angelique van der Sluijs, Pacific Coast, Silver Bay, 2. Cherissa Porter, Mt.Rnr....5.138 2. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Br ....7.338 Sky, Son Rise Ranch Meadow Creek...... 5.910 Woodside 3. Suvi Murka, DvnWd...... 5.100 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE..... 7.113 2. Jessica Berman, EmdCty 5.510 Individual Events 4. Sandy Rogers, Cascade..5.063 Team Events Bronze Comp. RI - Women 3. Kerry Noble, SonRise...... 5.430 Gold Overall - Men 5. Jessyca Polich, DvnWd....5.025 A Team Compulsories 1. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Br ....7.533 1. Jessica Berman, EmdCty 5.875 Tiny Tots Compulsories 6. Jaclyn Polich, DvnWd...... 4.900 1. FAME...... 7.238 2. Todd Griffiths,Dmd Br .....7.385 2. Stephanie Caldwell,DvWd 5.700 1. Juno Valerio, Irn Mtn...... 4.071 7. Marquita Buffum, EmdCty 4.850 2. Woodside...... 7.206 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE.....7.274 3. Angelique van der Sluys, 2. Sadie Gusler, Mt.Rnr...... 3.629 8. Karli Willms, Sky...... 4.800 3. Diamond Bar/ Silver Round I Meadow Creek...... 5.425 9. Anna Herbert, Cascade....2.600 3. Autumn Freeborn, Mt.Rnr 3.086 Half Moon Bay...... 6.671 1. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.548 4. Kelsey Drewry, DvnWd.....5.425 Copper Freestyle - Women Tiny Tots Freestyle 5. Sasha Fort, Sky...... 5.300 A Team Freestyle 2. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.528 1. Jessyca Polich, DvnWd....5.583 1. Juno Valerio, Irn Mtn...... 4.725 6. Stasie Henson, Mt.Rainier 5.113 1. FAME...... 8.610 3. Morgan Rogers, Mt. E .....6.462 2. Danielle Kennedy, Sky...... 5.567 2. Autumn Freeborn, Mt.Rnr 4.675 7. Shelby Maletz-Comm, 2. Diamond Bar/ 4. Heide Rothweiler, Mt.E ....6.435 3. Karli Willms, Sky...... 5.500 3. Sadie Gusler, Mt.Rnr...... 4.550 Cheam...... 4.988 Half Moon Bay...... 7.780 5. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.697 4. Sandy Rogers, Cascade..5.433 Tiny Tots Overall 8. Tauren Deluca, Sky...... 4.875 3. Woodside...... 6.490 Silver Round II 5. Cherissa Porter, Mt.Rnr....5.417 1. Juno Valerio, Irn Mtn...... 4.398 9. Rebecca Nihls, Sky...... 4.525 A Team Overall 1. Morgan Rogers, Mt. E...... 6.633 6. Suvi Murka, DvnWd...... 5.383 2. Autumn Freeborn, Mt.Rnr 3.881 10. Becca Waldman, Irn Mtn..4.025 1. FAME...... 7.924 2. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.601 7. Jaclyn Polich, DvnWd...... 5.300 3. Sadie Gusler, Mt.Rnr...... 4.090 11. Shayna Waldman, Irn Mtn 2.763 2. Diamond Bar/ 3. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.393 8. Marquita Buffum, EmdCty 5.133 Shannon Class (5) Half Moon Bay...... 7.226 4. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 6.179 Bronze Freestyle - Women 9. Anna Herbert, Cascade....4.833 (Musical Interpretation) 3. Woodside...... 6.848 5. Heide Rothweiler, MtE .....6.152 1. Sasha Fort, Sky...... 6.560 10. Kendra Simpson, Cheam 4.783 1. Jessica Berman, EmdCty 5.333 B Team Compulsories Silver Overall 2. Tauren Deluca, Sky...... 6.500 Copper Overall - Women 3. Stephanie Caldwell,DvWd 6.340 2. Marquita Buffum, EmdCty 5.333 1. Mt. Eden Super Squad.....5.841 1. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.575 1. Danielle Kennedy, Sky...... 5.365 4. Rebecca Nihls, Sky...... 6.300 3. Cadence Michel, EmdCty 4.933 2. Morgan Rogers, Mt.Eden 6.548 2. Jessyca Polich, DvnWd....5.304 B Team Freestyle 5. Kelsey Drewry, DvnWd.....6.280 Green Horse Class 1. Mt. Eden Super Squad.....6.770 3. Kimberly Palmer, HMB.....6.461 3. Cherissa Porter, Mt.Rnr....5.278 6. Jessica Berman, EmdCty 5.780 1. May, Iron Mountain...... 4.667 4. Heide Rothweiler, MtE .....6.294 4. Sandy Rogers, Cascade..5.248 B Team Overall 7. Angelique van der Sluys, 2. Sampson, Son Rise...... 3.417 5. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.938 5. Suvi Murka, DvnWd...... 5.242 1. Mt. Eden Super Squad.....6.306 Meadow Creek...... 5.760 6. Karli Willms, Sky...... 5.150 Barrel Events Mod. Canter Team Comp. Bronze Compulsories RI 8. Becca Waldman, Irn Mtn..5.640 7. Jaclyn Polich, DvnWd...... 5.100 Team Barrel Freestyle 1. Diamond Bar...... 5.309 1. Cate Thomas, PacCoast 5.901 9. Shelby Maletz-Comm, 8. Marquita Buffum, EmdCty 4.992 1. Iron Mountain...... 5.433 Modified Canter Team FS 2. Laura Yelavich, MtE ...... 5.888 Cheam...... 5.400 3. Jessica Muyo, Mt. E ...... 5.807 9. Anna Herbert, Cascade....3.717 Intermediate Doubles (8) 1. Diamond Bar...... 6.240 10. Stasie Henson, Mt.Rnr.....5.340 4. Elizabeth Ioannou, MtE ...5.726 10. Kendra Simpson, Cheam 3.548 1. Sandy Rogers/Valentina 11. Shayna Waldman, Irn Mtn 4.920 Mod. Canter Team Overall 5. Erica Maglione, Mt. E ...... 5.700 Quaregentan, Cascade....6.867 Copper Compulsories - Men 1. Diamond Bar...... 5.774 6. Alexandra Thrasher, Bronze Round I - Women 1. Damas Iversen, FlyStr...... 4.788 2. Eryn McGowan/ Siobhan Pacific Coast...... 5.619 1. Stephanie Caldwell,DvWd 6.020 Kelly, Redwing...... 6.833 Pairs Events Copper Compulsories - Men 7. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst.....5.482 2. Sasha Fort, Sky...... 5.930 3. Damas Iverson/Sydney Open Pairs 1. Damas Iversen, FlyStr...... 5.100 8. Lindsey Anderson, 3. Kelsey Drewry, DvnWd.....5.853 Dexter, Flying Stars...... 6.733 1. Linda Van Hook/Amanda Beaton, 4. Jessica Berman, EmdCty 5.828 Copper Compulsories - Men Diamond Bar ...... 5.463 Beginner Doubles Lompoc...... 7.033 5. Tauren Deluca, Sky...... 5.688 1. Damas Iversen, FlyStr...... 4.944 2. Kelsey Trainor/Lindsey 9. Kelsey Trainor,Dmd Br ....5.350 6. Angelique van der Sluys, Trot Compulsories (8) 1. Maggie Weirich/ Emma 10. Karly Frankel-Newman, Weirich, Iron Mountain...... 6.400 Anderson, Diamond Bar...6.367 Meadow Creek...... 5.593 1. Maggie Weirich, Irn Mtn....5.488 Pacific Coast...... 5.013 2. Megan Mazi/Lauren Livick, 3. Colton Palmer/Kristen Roberts, 7. Rebecca Nihls, Sky...... 5.413 2. Sydney Dexter, FlyStr...... 5.413 11. Brittania Southern, Son Rise...... 5.867 Half Moon Bay...... 5.733 8. Stasie Henson, Mt.Rnr.....5.227 3. Allison Mitchell, Mt.Rnr.....5.025 Preliminary Pairs Diamond Bar ...... 4.232 9. Shelby Maletz-Comm, Trot Freestyle (5) Family/Friends Doubles Bronze Freestyle RI 1. Korynn Weber/ Kelsey 1. Kelsey Trainor/Lindsey Cheam...... 5.194 1. Sydney Dexter, FlyStr...... 6.550 1. Elizabeth Ioannou,Mt.E ...7.100 Young, Sky...... 5.567 Anderson, Dmnd Bar...... 5.767 10. Becca Waldman, Irn Mtn..4.833 2. Maggie Weirich, Irn Mtn....6.125 2. Laura Yelavich, Mt. E ...... 6.530 11. Shayna Waldman, Irn Mtn 3.842 3. Allison Mitchell, Mt.Rnr.....5.925 Advanced Barrel FS (6) Individual Events 3. Alexandra Thrasher, Bronze Comp. RII - Women Trot Overall (5) 1. Alisa Porter, Cheam...... 7.833 Gold Round I - Women Pacific Coast...... 6.480 2. Jennifer Sedler, Cheam....7.633 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt.E ....8.600 1. Stephanie Caldwell,DvWd 5.413 1. Sydney Dexter, FlyStr...... 5.982 4. Cate Thomas, Pac Cst ....6.390 3. Colin Schmidt, Cheam...... 7.600 2. Elizabeth Osborn, Wds.....8.349 2. Jessica Berman, EmdCty 5.388 2. Maggie Weirich, 5. Erica Maglione, Mt. Eden 6.200 3. Mary McCormick, MtE...... 8.255 3. Shelby Maletz-Comm, Iron Mountain...... 5.807 Intermediate Barrel FS (11) 6. Kelsey Trainor, DmdBr ....6.130 4. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.057 Cheam...... 5.088 3. Allison Mitchell, Mt.Rnr.....5.475 1. Shelby Maletz-Comm, 7. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden ..6.080 5. Nicole Czyzewski, 8. Karly Frankel-Newman, 4. Angelique van der Sluys, Preliminary Trot Comp. (10) Cheam...... 7.167 Meadow Creek...... 5.063 2. Danielle Kennedy, Sky...... 7.133 Golden Gate...... 7.657 Pacific Coast...... 5.560 1. Sierra Freeborn, Mt.Rnr...5.275 5. Kelsey Drewry, DvnWd.....5.000 3. Karli Willms, Sky...... 7.033 6. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.536 9. Lindsey Anderson, 2. Samantha Caldwell, 6. Shayna Waldman, Irn Mtn 4.900 7. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.385 Diamond Bar ...... 5.490 DevonWood...... 4.900 Beginner Barrel FS (12) 7. Becca Waldman, Irn Mtn..4.625 8. Kalyn Noah, Pac Coast....7.368 10. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst ....5.370 3. Dodi Barellic, Sky...... 4.738 1. Korynn Weber, Sky...... 6.167 8. Stasie Henson, Mt.Rnr.....4.488 9. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 7.234 11. Brittania Southern, Preliminary Trot FS (10) 2. Maggie Weirich, Irn Mtn....6.167 Bronze Overall - Women 3. Kelsey Young, Sky...... 5.767 10. Florence Rubinger, Diamond Bar ...... 4.270 1. Samantha Caldwell, Silver Bay...... 7.173 1. Stephanie Caldwell,DvWd 5.818 Bronze Compulsories RII DevonWood...... 6.300 First Year Barrel FS (8) 11. Annalise Van Vranken, 2. Jessica Berman, EmdCty 5.681 1. Cate Thomas, Pac Cst ....5.982 2. Dodi Barellic, Sky...... 5.500 1. Lauren Coe, Irn Mtn...... 5.467 FACE...... 6.954 3. Kelsey Drewry, DvnWd.....5.569 2. Erica Maglione, Mt. E ...... 5.800 3. Emma Weirich, Irn Mtn.....5.400 2. Kiernan Hull, Irn Mtn...... 5.300 4. Angelique van der Sluys, 3. Emma Weirich, Irn Mtn.....5.267 Gold Round II - Women 3. Laura Yelavich, Mt. E ...... 5.732 Preliminary Trot Overall (10) 1. Megan Benjamin, MtE .....8.615 Meadow Creek...... 5.416 Musical Interpret. Brl FS (4) 4. Karly Frankel-Newman, 1. Samantha Caldwell, 2. Elizabeth Osborn, Wds ....8.348 Pacific Coast...... 5.657 5. Shelby Maletz-Comm, 1. Cherissa Porter, Mt.Rnr....6.000 DevonWood...... 5.600 3. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.303 5. Kelsey Trainor, DmdBr ....5.519 Cheam...... 5.159 2. Allison Mitchell, Mt.Rnr.....5.567 2. Sierra Freeborn, Mt.Rnr...5.250 4. Mary McCormick, MtE...... 8.298 6. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst.....5.488 6. Stasie Henson, Mt.Rnr.....4.981 3. Ryan Barbee, Cascade....5.533 7. Becca Waldman, Irn Mtn..4.764 3. Dodi Barellic, Sky...... 5.119 5. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.688 7. Jessica Muyo, Mt. E ...... 5.469 6. Florence Rubinger, 8. Elizabeth Ioannou, MtE ...5.382 Silver Bay...... 7.530 9. Lindsey Anderson, 7. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.495 Diamond Bar ...... 5.138 8. Nicole Czyzewski, 10. Brittania Southern, Golden Gate...... 7.408 Diamond Bar ...... 4.744 FINDING IMPORTANT INFORMATION 9. Kalyn Noah, Pac Coast....7.145 Bronze Overall FYI 10. Cassidy Palmer, HMB...... 7.095 To find the email, phone number or address of any current AVA adult 1. Cate Thomas, PacCst .....6.091 member, please visit www.americanvaulting.org -->log in -->Member 11. Annalise Van Vranken, 2. Elizabeth Ioannou, MtE ...6.069 FACE...... 6.905 3. Laura Yelavich, Mt. E ...... 6.050 Services -->Directory Gold Overall - Women 4. Erica Maglione, Mt. E ...... 5.900 1. Megan Benjamin, MtE .....8.608 5. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Ed...... 5.785 To find the AVA number, club affiliation, date of registration, type of 2. Elizabeth Osborn, Wds ....8.349 6. Kelsey Trainor, DmdBr ....5.666 membership for any AVA member, visit www.americanvaulting.org -->log 3. Mary McCormick, MtE...... 8.277 7. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst ....5.446 4. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.180 8. Karly Frankel-Newman, in -->Competition Management -->Look Up 5. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.537 Pacific Coast...... 5.410 6. Nicole Czyzewski, 9. Lindsey Anderson,

Vaulting World 20 June 2005 Mission Pacific Mission Pacific Vaulting Trials Diamond Bar ...... 5.363 10. Brittania Southern, Diamond Bar ...... 4.415 Copper Comp. - Women 1. Julia Plungy, Woodside....5.550 Copper Freestyle - Women 1. Julia Plungy, Woodside....6.033 Copper Overall - Women 1. Julia Plungy, Woodside....5.792 Copper Compulsories - Men 1. Josua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 4.688 Copper Freestyle - Men 1. Josua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 5.050 Copper Overall - Men 1. Josua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 4.869 Trot Compulsories - Women 1. Tessa Divita, Woodside ...5.550 2. Katrina Nibbi, Wdside ...... 5.013 3. Ellie Gifford, Woodside ....4.963 Trot Freestyle - Women 1. Tessa Divita, Woodside ...6.175 2. Katrina Nibbi, Wdside ...... 6.075 3. Ellie Gifford, Woodside ....5.900 Trot Overall - Women 1. Tessa Divita, Woodside ...5.863 2. Katrina Nibbi, Wdside ...... 5.544 3. Ellie Gifford, Woodside ....5.432 Trot Compusories - Men 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB .....4.538 Trot Freestyle - Men 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB .....5.650 Trot Overall - Men 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB .....5.094 Novice Trot Compulsories 1. Colton Palmer, HMB ...... 4.563 Novice Trot Freestyle 1. Colton Palmer, HMB ...... 5.550 Novice Trot Overall 1. Colton Palmer, HMB ...... 5.057 Advanced Novice Walk Compulsories 1. Destiny Coley, Dmd Bar... 5.114 Adv. Novice Walk Freestyle 1. Destiny Coley, Dmd Br.....5.225 Adv. Novice Walk Overall 1. Destiny Coley, Dmd Bar...5.170 2-Phase Events 2-Phase Open Team Comp. 1. Half Moon Bay...... 5.797 2. Diamond Bar...... 5.106 2-Phase Open Team Brl FS (Top) Tisa Dobin FAME A Team on Mozart 1. Half Moon Bay...... 7.400 2. Diamond Bar...... 7.167 (Middle) Shannon Poer 2-Phase Open Team Overall (Bottom) Florence Rubinger Photos: Julie Dobin 1. Half Moon Bay...... 6.598 2. Diamond Bar...... 6.136 2-Phase Bronze Comp. (5) 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, The Measure Pacific Coast...... 5.888 2. Lindsey Anderson, Diamond Bar...... 5.625 of Success 3. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst.....5.625 Nancy Stevens-Brown 2-Phase Bronze Brl FS (6) Competitive vaulters earn 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast...... 7.533 scores for their skills based 2. Cate Thomas, Pac Coast 7.333 upon what a judge sees. Yet, 3. Lindsey Anderson, Diamond Bar...... 6.500 because of the nature of our 2-Phase Bronze Overall (5) sport how we really measure 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast...... 6.711 success must remain personal. 2. Lindsey Anderson, The genuine gauge of what a Diamond Bar...... 6.063 3. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst.....6.013 vaulter achieves can best be 2-Phase Copper Comp. measured by those closest to 1. Joshua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 5.163 the process: the vaulter, coach 2-Phase Copper Barrel FS 1. Joshua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 6.033 or parent. They know the daily 2-Phase Copper Overall practice level and whether the 1. Joshua Hall, Dmd Bar...... 5.598 vaulter has equaled or sur- 2-Phase Adv. Walk Barrel FS 1. Destiny Coley, Dmd Br.....4.933 passed that quality. They know Barrel Events whether the vaulter chose to Trot Barrel FS - Women (4) commit rather than quit! And 1. Ellie Gifford, Woodside.....5.900 2. Tessa Divita, Woodside....5.733 that is what counts, for the 3. Kristin Roberts, HMB...... 5.567 real measure of success is to Trot Barrel Freestyle - Men 1. Colton Palmer, HMB...... 5.367 keep trying!

Vaulting World 21 June 2005 Garrod’s Spring Classic Garrod’s Spring Classic A Team Overall 4. Christopher Littmann, USEF/AVA Recognized 1. FAME...... 8.089 FACE...... 6.788 May 20, 2006 2. Diamond Bar/ 5. Ross Douglas, Brkside.....5.005 Half Moon Bay...... 7.199 Gold Overall - Men Saratoga, California 3. Woodside...... 6.921 1. Blake Dahlgren, FACE.....7.724 Judges: Individual Events 2. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Br.....7.543 J. Ashton Moore (FEI O), Gold Round I - Women 3. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Br...... 7.403 1. Elizabeth Osborn, Wds.....8.214 4. Christopher Littmann, Suzanne Detol (FEI O) 2. Mary McCormick,MtE...... 8.194 FACE...... 6.708 Participating Clubs: Brookdside, Mary 3. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 8.009 5. Ross Douglas, Brkside.....5.402 Creekside, Diamond Bar, FACE, 4. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.971 Silver Round I - Women McCormick Golden Gate, Great Falls, Half 5. Julie Keville, Slvr Bay...... 7.926 1. Heide Rothweiler, MtE...... 6.966 Moon Bay, Mt. Eden, Pacific Coast, on Armani 6. Megan Benjamin, MtE...... 7.916 2. Kimberly Palmer, Silver Bay, Tambourine, Virginia, 7. Analise van Vranken,FAC 7.568 Half Moon Bay...... 6.873 Woodside 8. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.567 3. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.734 Team Events 9. Megan Lanfri, Wdside...... 7.533 4. Morgan Rogers, MtE...... 6.710 A Team Compulsories 10. Kalyn Noah, Pac. Coast...7.474 5. Stephanie Schade, MtE....6.522 1. FAME...... 7.308 11. Nicole England-Czyzewski, 6. Michele Stevens, MtE...... 6.377 Blake Dahlgren Golden Gate...... 7.337 7. Alyssa Bonora, Wdside....6.167 Devon Maitozo 12. Florence Rubinger,SlvrBy 7.147 8. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 5.811 Rosey Ross 13. Cassidy Palmer, 9. Claire Rosenfeld, Crksd...5.672 Megan Benjamin Half Moon Bay...... 7.018 Silver Round II - Women Analise Van Vranken 14. Katie Haynie, Virginia...... 6.746 1. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.717 Elizabeth Ioannou 15. Brittany Dutra , Creekside 6.667 2. Morgan Rogers, MtE...... 6.705 Katie Richie 16. Elizabeth Brigham,GrtFls 6.555 3. Kimberly Palmer, 2. Woodside...... 7.062 17. Angela Turner, Dmd Bar...3.372 Half Moon Bay...... 6.674 Ali Divita Gold Round II - Women 4. Heide Rothweiler, MtE...... 6.615 Elizabeth Horve 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt.E.....8.800 5. Michele Stevens, MtE...... 6.580 Karensa Douglas 2. Elizabeth Osborn, Wds.....8.395 6. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 6.304 Hannah Boyd 3. Mary McCormick, MtE...... 8.253 7. Alyssa Bonora, Wdside....5.965 Elizabeth Osborn 4. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.985 8. Stephanie Schade, MtE....5.919 Katharine Wick 5. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 7.748 Megan Lanfri Silver Overall - Women 6. Megan Lanfri, Wdside...... 7.628 3. Diamond Bar/ 1. Heide Rothweiler, MtE...... 6.791 7. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.580 Half Moon Bay...... 6.558 2. Kimberly Palmer, 8. Julie Keville, Silver Bay....7.345 Angela Turner Half Moon Bay...... 6.774 9. Florence Rubinger,SlvrBy7.298 Kenny Geisler 3. Tisa Dobin, FACE...... 6.726 10. Analise van Vranken,FAC7.270 Morgan Homan 4. Morgan Rogers, MtE...... 6.708 11. Nicole England-Czyzewski, Todd Griffiths 5. Michele Stevens, MtE...... 6.479 Golden Gate...... 7.235 Cassidy Palmer 6. Stephanie Schade, MtE....6.221 12. Kalyn Noah, Pac. Coast...6.913 Kimberly Palmer 7. Alyssa Bonora, Wdside....6.066 Lindsey Anderson Gold Overall - Women 8. Briana Olsen, FACE...... 6.057 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt.E.....8.358 A Team Freestyle Silver Round I - Men 2. Elizabeth Osborn, Wds.....8.305 1. Eric Garcia, Pac. Coast....5.732 1. FAME...... 8.870 3. Mary McCormick, MtE...... 8.224 Blake Dahlgren 4. Shannyn Poer, FACE...... 7.978 Silver Round II - Men Devon Maitozo 5. Ali Divita, Woodside...... 7.879 1. Eric Garcia, Pac. Coast....5.854 Rosey Ross 6. Julie Keville, Slvr Bay...... 7.636 Silver Overall - Men Megan Benjamin 7. Megan Lanfri, Wdside...... 7.581 1. Eric Garcia, Pac. Coast....5.793 Analise Van Vranken 8. Katie Richie, Mt. Eden...... 7.574 Elizabeth Ioannou 9. Analise van Vranken,FAC7.419 2. Diamond Bar/ 10. Nicole England-Czyzewski, Half Moon Bay...... 7.840 Golden Gate...... 7.286 Angela Turner 11. Florence Rubinger, SlvrBy7.223 All photos Kenny Geisler 12. Kalyn Noah, Pac. Coast...7.194 Morgan Homan Gold Round I - Men of Garrod’s Todd Griffiths 1. Blake Dahlgren, FACE.....7.733 Cassidy Palmer 2. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Br.....7.680 Kimberly Palmer 3. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Br...... 7.448 Spring 3. Woodside...... 6.780 4. Christopher Littmann,FAC 6.627 Ali Divita 5. Ross Douglas, Brkside.....5.798 Classic by Elizabeth Horve Gold Round II - Men Karensa Douglas 1. Blake Dahlgren, FACE.....7.715 Hannah Boyd 2. Kenny Geisler, Dmd Br.....7.405 Eric Jewett Elizabeth Osborn 3. Todd Griffiths, Dmd Br...... 7.358 Katharine Wick Katie Haynie on Gryffindor Analise Van Vranken

Alyssa Bonora Brittany Dutra on Cambria Elizabeth Brigham

Vaulting World 22 June 2005 Garrod’s Spring Classic Julie Keville on Tank

(L-r) Apprentice Judge Kendel Edmunds, FEI O Judge Suzanne Detol, Timer Virginia Hawthorne, AVA R Judge Toni Amoroso, FEI O Judge J. Ashton Moore

Kenny Geisler on Goliath

Heide Rothweiler on Nobel

Ali Divita Stephanie Schade on Amadeus Kimberly Palmer on Pixie

We are proud of all the vaulters, longeurs and horses who participated in the selection trials for the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen. Congratulations to the best of the AVA. Go for it!

Pacific Coast Vaulting Club

Vaulting World 23 June 2005 Garrod’s Spring Classic Garrod’s May Fest Garrod’s May Fest 2. Pacific Coast...... 5.313 AVA Recognized Brittany O’Leary May 21, 2006 Dusti Hausman Sarah Flax Saratoga, California Minda Newhouse Judges: Grace Robinson Natasha Fabricant Adrienne Stang (FEI O), 3. Tambourine...... 4.723 Suzanne Detol (FEI O), Michelle Steidle Toni Amoroso (AVA R), Sophie West Ashley Ondaro Kendel Edmunds Elizabeth West (AVA Apprentice) Olivia Merino Participating Clubs: Brookside, Cate Steidle Canyon View, Creekside, Diamond C Team Freestyle Bar, Elkhorn, FACE, Golden Gate, 1. Woodside...... 6.160 Great Falls, Half Moon Bay, High Katharine Gifford Point, Morning Star, Mt. Eden, Julia Plungy Pacific Coast, Silver Bay, Starlite, Alyssa Bonora Tambourine, Valley View, Virginia, Anke Knauth Woodside Kathryn Jaggers Team Events Yvonne Greenen B Team Compulsories 2. Pacific Coast...... 5.480 1. Creekside...... 6.473 Brittany O’Leary Julie Keville Dusti Hausman Claire Rosenfeld Sarah Flax Brittany Dutra Minda Newhouse Stephanie O’Neill Grace Robinson Florence Rubinger Natasha Fabricant Karey Markham 3. Tambourine...... 5.220 Patrick Stevens Michelle Steidle 2. Pacific Coast...... 6.275 Sophie West Ashley Ondaro Cassidy Palmer on Pixie Claire Rosenfeld on Cambria Eric Garcia Kalyn Noah Elizabeth West Haviland Hage Olivia Merino Gabriella Bizzaro Cate Steidle Alexandra Thrasher C Team Overall Karly Frankel-Newman 1. Woodside...... 6.110 3. Mt. Eden...... 6.142 2. Pacific Coast...... 5.397 Morgan Rogers 3. Tambourine...... 4.972 Erica Maglione Trot Team Compulsories Laura Yelavich 1. Mt. Eden...... 4.908 Stephanie Schade Kayla Marchini Heide Rothweiler Joey Gadd Jessica Muyo Adria Revell Jaylyn Babitch Ariana Barrett 4. Tambourine...... 5.796 Makayla Clyne Shannon Hoke Kate Morse Kelley Holly 2. Tambourine...... 4.340 Julia Bell Cassie Dufond Teresa Keville Erin Cole Lystra Hobby Sheanna Cummings Zoe Pearl Clare Sitzer B Team Freestyle Amelia Levin-Sheffield 1. Mt. Eden...... 7.020 Nick Fujii Morgan Rogers Trot Team Freestyle Elizabeth Osborne Erica Maglione 1. Tambourine...... 5.960 Laura Yelavich Cassie Dufond Stephanie Schade Erin Cole Heide Rothweiler Sheanna Cummings Jessica Muyo Clare Sitzer Megan Lanfri 2. Creekside...... 6.680 Amelia Levin-Sheffield Julie Keville Nick Fujii Claire Rosenfeld 2. Mt. Eden...... 5.700 Brittany Dutra Kayla Marchini Stephanie O’Neill Joey Gadd Florence Rubinger Adria Revell Karey Markham Ariana Barrett 3. Tambourine...... 6.440 Makayla Clyne Shannon Hoke Kate Morse Kelley Holly Trot Team Overall Julia Bell 1. Mt. Eden...... 5.304 Teresa Keville 2. Tambourine...... 5.150 Lystra Hobby Zoe Pearl Novice Trot Team Comp. 4. Pacific Coast...... 5.640 1. Woodside...... 4.586 Eric Garcia 2. Mt. Eden...... 3.883 Kalyn Noah Team Freestyle at Walk Haviland Hage 1. Woodside ...... 6.660 Gabriella Bizzaro 2. Diamond Bar...... 6.080 Alexandra Thrasher 3. Elkhorn...... 4.300 Karly Frankel-Newman Pairs Events B Team Overall Preliminary Pairs 1. Mt. Eden...... 6.581 1. Lindsey Anderson/ 2. Creekside...... 6.577 Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Br....5.733 3. Tambourine...... 6.118 Trot Pairs 4. Pacific Coast...... 5.958 1. Alyssa Urban/Andrea Meislin, C Team Compulsories Morning Star...... 5.683 1. Woodside...... 6.781 2. Charisse Gillis/Austin Phulps, Katharine Gifford Elkhorn...... 4.083 Julia Plungy Alyssa Bonora Individual Events Anke Knauth Bronze Compulsories RI Kathryn Jaggers 1. Elizabeth Ioannou, Yvonne Greenen Mt. Eden...... 6.750 Morgan Rogers on Nobel Nicole Czyzewski on Gryffindor Molly Gould 2. Laura Yelavich, MtE...... 6.488

Vaulting World 24 June 2005 Garrod’s May Fest 3. Karly Frankel-Newman, 7. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast...... 6.313 Pacific Coast...... 5.812 Breana Begin and Tasha Thorner 4. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden...6.163 8. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden...5.739 5. Kathryn Jaggers,PacCst...6.138 9. Stephanie O’Neill,Cksd....5.730 performed their pairs routine at 6. Alexandra Thrasher, 10. Gabriella Bizzaro, the walk in the California Gold Pacific Coast...... 6.025 Pacific Coast...... 5.623 7. Stephanie O’Neill,Cksd....6.013 11. Brittany O’Leary, Class on Elle Mae. 8. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt. E...... 5.888 Pacific Coast...... 5.533 9. Brittany O’Leary, PcCst....5.813 12. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Br....5.488 10. Lindsey Anderson, 13. Lindsey Anderson, Colton Palmer on Pixie Diamond Bar...... 5.763 Diamond Bar...... 5.403 11. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Br....5.725 14. Rebecca Hambly, 12. Erica Maglione, Mt. E...... 5.700 Morning Star...... 5.022 13. Gabriella Bizzaro,PcCst...5.688 15. Brittania Southern, 14. Katharine Gifford, Diamond Bar...... 4.908 Pacific Coast...... 5.550 Copper Comp. - Women 15. Rebecca Hambly, 1. Kelsey Brownell, HMB...... 5.813 Morning Star...... 5.488 2. Julia Plungy, Woodside....5.788 16. Brittania Southern, 3. Karey Markham , Crksd....5.713 Diamond Bar...... 4.650 4. Julia Bell, Tambourine...... 5.588 Bronze Freestyle RI 5. Merina Rainville, Mt. E.....5.463 1. Elizabeth Ioannou, MtE....7.860 6. Grace Robinson,PcCst.....5.413 2. Laura Yelavich, Mt. E...... 7.240 7. Molly Gould, Woodside.....5.225 3. Katharine Gifford, Wds.....6.900 8. Minda Newhouse, 4. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt. E...... 6.360 Pacific Coast...... 4.813 5. Stephanie O’Neill,Cksd....6.240 9. Leah Sache, Mrng Star....4.800 6. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden...6.240 10. Sarah Flax, Pac Coast.....4.688 All Photos of 7. Kathryn Jaggers, Wds...... 6.180 11. Natasha Fabricant, 8. Lindsey Anderson, Pacific Coast...... 4.675 Garrod’s May Fest Diamond Bar...... 5.920 12. Lauren Hyver, Wdsd...... 4.625 by Primo Ponies 9. Erica Maglione, Mt. E...... 5.820 13. Robin Todd, Mrng Star...... 4.400 10. Karly Frankel-Newman, 14. Kiersten Carlson-Headley, Star- Photography Pacific Coast...... 5.660 lite...... 4.225 11. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst.....5.660 15. Grace Koz, Creekside...... 4.000 12. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Br....5.300 Copper Freestyle - Women Brookside vaulters 13. Brittania Southern, 1. Julia Plungy, Woodside....6.933 competed on Buddy Diamond Bar...... 5.200 2. Merina Rainville, Mt. E.....6.850 14. Gabriella Bizzaro,PcCst...5.180 3. Karey Markham , Cksd.....6.500 15. Rebecca Hambly, 4. Kelsey Brownell, HMB...... 6.317 Morning Star...... 4.640 5. Molly Gould, Woodside.....5.917 16. Alexandra Thrasher, 6. Sarah Flax, Pac. Coast....5.900 Pacific Coast...... 3.760 7. Lauren Hyver, Wdsd...... 5.767 Bronze Round I 8. Grace Robinson,PcCst.....5.750 1. Elizabeth Ioannou, MtE....7.305 9. Natasha Fabricant, 2. Laura Yelavich, MtE...... 6.864 Pacific Coast...... 5.700 3. Katharine Gifford, Wds.....6.225 10. Minda Newhouse,PcCst...5.650 4. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden...6.202 11. Grace Koz, Creekside...... 5.333 5. Kathryn Jaggers, Wds...... 6.159 12. Kiersten Carlson-Headley, Star- 6. Stephanie O’Neill,Cksd....6.127 lite...... 5.250 7. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt. E...... 6.124 Copper Overall - Women 8. Karly Frankel-Newman, 1. Julia Plungy, Woodside....6.361 Pacific Coast...... 5.987 2. Merina Rainville, Mt. E.....6.157 9. Lindsey Anderson, 3. Karey Markham , Cksd.....6.107 Diamond Bar...... 5.842 4. Kelsey Brownell,HMB...... 6.065 10. Erica Maglione, Mt. E...... 5.760 5. Grace Robinson,PacCst...5.582 11. Brittany O’Leary, 6. Molly Gould, Woodside.....5.571 Pacific Coast...... 5.737 7. Sarah Flax, Pac Coast.....5.294 12. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Br....5.513 8. Minda Newhouse, 13. Gabriella Bizzaro, Pacific Coast...... 5.232 Pacific Coast...... 5.434 9. Lauren Hyver, Wds...... 5.196 14. Rebecca Hambly, 10. Natasha Fabricant, Morning Star...... 5.064 Pacific Coast...... 5.188 15. Brittania Southern, 11. Kiersten Carlson-Headley, Star- Canyon View vaulters Diamond Bar...... 4.925 lite...... 4.738 16. Alexandra Thrasher, 12. Grace Koz, Creekside...... 4.667 performed on Hank Pacific Coast...... 4.893 Copper Compulsories - Men Continued Bronze Compulsories RII 1. Joshua Hall, Dmnd Bar....5.338 1. Elizabeth Ioannou, MtE....6.600 Copper Freestyle - Men 2. Laura Yelavich, MtE...... 6.225 1. Joshua Hall, Dmnd Bar....5.433 3. Kathryn Jaggers, Wds...... 6.188 Photos/Videos Available 4. Erica Maglione, MtE...... 6.175 Copper Overall - Men 2006 FACE Off, Mission Pacific and Woodside Fest Videos 5. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt. E...... 6.038 1. Joshua Hall, Dmnd Bar....5.386 6. Gabriella Bizzaro, Trot Comp. - Women (16) Profit benefits F.A.M.E. A-Team (Free Artists/Mt Eden) Pacific Coast...... 6.000 1. Katrina Nibbi, Wds...... 5.488 7. Katharine Gifford, Wds.....5.625 2. Ariana Barrett, Mt. E...... 5.438 Up to 4 hours of top level vaulting on one VHS tape. 8. Karly Frankel-Newman, 3. Charisse Gillis, Elkhorn....5.313 $30.00 (+ shipping) per event – Check payable to Sandy Dahlgren Pacific Coast...... 5.463 Trot Freestyle - Women (15) 9. Kelsey Trainor, Dmd Br....5.438 1. Ellie Gifford, Woodside.....6.375 9057 Morning Glow Way, La Tuna Canyon, CA 91352 10. Brittany O’Leary, 2. Katrina Nibbi, Wdside...... 6.125 Pacific Coast...... 5.125 3. Tessa Divita, Wdside...... 6.075 For more information: Sandy Dahlgren at 11. Stephanie O’Neill, Trot Overall - Women (14) Sandy_Dahlgren @yahoo.com or 818/768-6233 Creekside...... 4.938 1. Katrina Nibbi, Wdside...... 5.807 12. Rebecca Hambly, 2. Tessa Divita, Woodside....5.669 Morning Star...... 4.938 3. Ellie Gifford, Woodside.....5.663 2006 Garrod’s Spring Classic Videos (DVD) 13. Brittania Southern, Trot Compulsories - Men (4) $25.00 (+sh/h+tax) per disc – For more information: Beth Leonard Diamond Bar...... 4.875 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB...... 5.613 14. Jessica Muyo, Mt. E...... 4.813 2. Austin Phulps, Elkhorn.....4.900 www.leonardfamilytutoring.com/vaulting/ 15. Lindsey Anderson, 3. Cameron Adams, Diamond Bar...... 4.525 Canyon View...... 4.738 Phtos of Garrod’s May Fest are available from Bronze Overall 4. Joey Gadd, Mt. Eden...... 4.538 Primo Ponies Photography at www.primoponies.com 1. Elizabeth Ioannou, MtE....7.070 Trot Freestyle - Men (4) 2. Laura Yelavich, Mt. E...... 6.651 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB...... 5.675 They also photographed the Woodside Fest and will be shooting 3. Kathryn Jaggers, Wds...... 6.169 2. Cameron Adams, 4. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt. E...... 6.096 Canyon View...... 5.475 Region II Championships. 5. Katharine Gifford, Wds.....6.025 3. Joey Gadd, Mt. Eden...... 5.025 6. Erica Maglione, Mt. E...... 5.898 Vaulting World 25 June 2005 Garrod’s May Fest Continued from previous page Trot Overall - Men Barrel Events 1. Kristian Roberts, HMB...... 5.644 Novice Trot Team Barrel FS 2. Cameron Adams, 1. Elkhorn...... 5.933 Canyon View...... 5.107 3. Austin Phulps, Elkhorn.....4.963 Open Triples 1. Leah Sache/Robin Todd/ Trot Compulsories to Right Rebecca Hambly, 1. Tasha Thorner, High Pt.....4.738 Morning Star...... 5.933 2. Victoria Hennon,VlyVw.....4.563 2. Jessica Muyo/K.Morse/ 3. Breana Begin, High Pt...... 3.850 C.Morse, Mt. Eden...... 5.567 Prel.Trot Comp.-Women (31) Trot Triples 1. Erin Cole, Tambourine...... 4.975 1. Alexandra Phulps/Hailee Beal/ 2. Tasha Thorner, High Pt.....4.950 Britnee Thigpen, Elkhrn....5.067 3. Clare Sitzer, Tamb...... 4.775 Open Doubles Prel. Trot FS - Women (21) 1. Ross Douglas/Emily Hogye, 1. Kayla Marchini, Mt. E...... 5.675 Brookside...... 6.400 2. Sarah Dunn, Woodside....5.575 3. Mady Burger, Woodside...5.500 Preliminary Doubles (6) 1. Elizabeth Ioannou/Merina Prel. Trot Comp. - Men (7) Rainville, Mt. Eden...... 7.600 1. Colton Palmer, HMB...... 5.013 2. Jessica Muyo/Ariana Barrett, Mt. 2. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 4.213 Eden...... 7.367 3. Nick Fujii, Tambourine...... 3.950 3. Lindsey Anderson/Kelsey Prel. Trot Freestyle - Men Trainor, Diamond Bar...... 6.600 1. Colton Palmer, HMB...... 5.625 Novice Doubles 2. Robert Dystra, Elkhorn.....4.100 1. Sache/Todd, Mrng Star.....6.533 3. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 4.075 2. Davis/Carlson-Headley, Nov. Walk Comp.-Women (7) Starlite...... 6.000 1. Isabella Marmer,MngStr...4.388 Trot Doubles (4) 2. Annabelle Shumann, 1. Lauren Bilodeau/Diana Morning Star...... 4.288 Thygeson, Brookside...... 6.333 3. Moriah Mathers,CynVw....3.888 2. Charisse Gillis/Austin Phulps, Novice Walk Comp. - Men Elkhorn...... 6.067 1. Chase Jones, Elkhorn...... 3.675 3. Sylvia Clegg/Madison Schmidt, Novice Walk Freestyle (6) Pacific Coast...... 5.300 1. Christine Hermann,Wds5.150 Preliminary Trot Doubles (4) 2. Isabella Marmer,MngStr...5.100 1. Urban/Meislin, Mng Str.....5.800 3. Francesca Redlich, Wds..4.975 2. Mathers/McGinnis, Danny Boy supported the Tiny Tots Compulsories (12) Canyon View...... 5.467 1. Jenna Bell, Tambourine....3.338 3. Morgan Pevar/Grace Koz, Mt. Eden Trot Team. 2. Abby Mathers, Cyn Vw.....3.163 Creekside...... 5.467 3. Hailee Beale, Elkhorn...... 3.075 Bronze Barrel Freestyle (5) 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Lindsey Anderson 2-Phase Events 2-Phase Open Team Comp. Pacific Coast...... 6.933 and Kelsey Trainor 1. Pacific Moon...... 5.563 2. Alexandra Thrasher, Brittany O’Leary Pacific Coast...... 6.667 of Diamond Bar Cassidy Palmer 3. Brittany O’Leary,PcCst.....6.500 displayed their pairs Kelsey Brownell Copper Brl FS - Women (9) 1. Karey Markham, Crksd.....7.333 routine on Aristotle. Kimberly Palmer 2-Phase Open Team Brl FS 2. Merina Rainville, Mt.E...... 6.867 1. Pacific Moon...... 8.433 3. Nicole Selves, Crksd...... 6.500 Morning Star’s Brittany O’Leary Copper Barrel FS - Men Alyssa Urban and Cassidy Palmer 1. Joshua Hall, Dmnd Bar....6.433 Kelsey Brownell Trot Barrel Freestyle (17) Andrea Meislin Kimberly Palmer 1. Katrina Nibbi, Wds...... 6.333 performed their trot 2-Phase Open Team Overall 2. Lauren Bilodeau, 1. Pacific Moon...... 6.998 Brookside...... 6.100 pairs routine 2-Phase Prel. Team Comp. 3. Ariana Barrett, Mt. E...... 5.967 on Kelly. 1. Mt. Eden Cruiser Girls...... 5.738 Prel. Trot Brl FS-Women (26) Kim Dunham 1. Wei-Wei Chen, Mt. E...... 6.367 Merina Rainville 2. Alisha Davis, Starlite...... 6.367 Laura Yelavich 3. Sarah Dunn, Woodside....6.233 Jaylyn Babitch Prel. Trot Barrel FS - Men (7) 2. Diamond Bar...... 4.666 1. Colton Palmer, HMB...... 5.800 Lindsey Anderson 2. Haui Chen, Mt. Eden...... 5.800 3. Griffin Phulps, Elkhorn...... 5.700 The Woodside C Team Kelsey Trainor Brittania Southern Nov. Walk Brl FS-Women (5) performed on Pepper Jack. Joshua Hall 1. Moriah Mathers, 2-Phase Prel. Team Brl FS Canyon View...... 5.567 1. Diamond Bar...... 6.700 2. Annabelle Shumann, Morgan Lambert of Mt. Lindsey Anderson Morning Star...... 5.333 Eden demonstrated her trot Kelsey Trainor 3. Elizabeth Crittenden, Brittania Southern Valley View...... 5.133 freestyle on Danny Boy. Joshua Hall Nov. Walk Barrel FS - Men 2. Mt. Eden ...... 6.600 1. Tommy Hogye, B Kim Dunham Brookside...... 5.233 Merina Rainville Tiny Tots Barrel FS (10) Laura Yelavich 1. Jenna Bell, Tambourine....5.467 Jaylyn Babitch 2. Rianna Mayorga, Starlite..4.767 2-Phase Prel. Team Overall 3. Lauren Jackson,CynVw....4.167 1. Mt. Eden ...... 6.169 First Three Comp. (Walk) 2. Diamond Bar...... 5.683 1. Rianna Mayorga, Starlite..4.450

FYI COMPETITION INFORMATION As soon as entry forms are available, they are linked to the AVA calendar listings. For most events, when the order of go is available, it replaces the entry forms. When the results are available, they replace the order of go for that event.

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Rianna Mayorga of Starlite performed her freestyle in the Novice Walk class on Starlite’s Portia/Rosie. The Novice Walk class was a new class just for the very beginners to show Tambourine’s Trot Team competed on their new Bronson supported the Pacific Coast C Team. off their skills. horse, Moony’s Super Sadie. Results from the last two Selection Trials (Great Falls and Woodside) will be published in the August issue of Vaulting World but you can check out the complete results online at www.americanvaulting.org -->log in -->2006 calendar -->select event. AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY National Office: 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., #1-288, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5912 • Email: [email protected] Office Hours:M-F - 8am - noon PST • Phone : 323/654-0800, Fax: 323/654-4306 • www.americanvaulting.org 2006 AVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS AVA PRESIDENT - Nancy Stevens-Brown 831/476-5901, [email protected] Jessica Ballenger, Sheri Benjamin, Charles Bittenbring, EXEC. VP - Kelley Holly 707/665-9281, [email protected] Carolyn Bland, Nancy Stevens-Brown, Merry Cole, VP DEVELOPMENT - Sheri Benjamin 408/872-1560, [email protected] Priscilla G Faulkner, Katie Flannegan, Susan Frankel, VP MEMBERSHIP - Amy McCune 864/888-8649, [email protected] Sydney Frankel, Connie Geisler, Rick Hawthorne, VP COMPETITIONS - Patty Littmann 818/889-9617, [email protected] Virginia Hawthorne, Nancy MacIsaac, Devon Maitozo, VP EDUCATION - Noel Martonovich 303/277-0356, [email protected] Rachel Markels-Webber, Yossi Martonovich, TREASURER - Jan F. Garrod 408/741-1191- [email protected] Amy McCune, Marianne Rose, Emma Garrod Seely, EXEC. SECTY - Jen Williams 301/317-7964, [email protected] Sue Smith, Bob Weber, Jen Williams REGIONAL SUPERVISORS: Region I: Connie Geisler, Region II: Teresa Keville, Region III: Penny Maydak, Region IV: Rosie Brown, Region IX: Jan Weber, Region X: Karen Rach

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CALENDAR OF VAULTING EVENTS 2006 Sep 15-17 CVI** Krumke, Germany. Contact: Contact: Sara Jun 23-24 CVI** Ermelo, Netherlands. Contact Sara Ike Ike 908/326-1164, [email protected] 908/326-1164, [email protected] Sep 16-17 Great Falls/Topaz Fall Fest, Herndon, VA. Jun 24 Judges Training (Judges only), San Jose, CA. Contact: [email protected] Contact Suzanne Detol, 503/357-9651, Sep 24 Schooling for Vaulting Horses, San Juan Bautista, [email protected] CA. Contact Patti Reschar [email protected], Jun 25 Region I Championships, Moorpark, CA. 408/356-8660 Contact: Connie Geisler 909/861-1564, Sep 30 Annual Judges Forum, TBA . Contact Suzanne [email protected] Detol, 503/357-9651, [email protected] Jul 1-2 Region IX Championships, University Park, PA Oct 1 Morning Star/Willow Tree Fest, Novato, CA. Contact Jan Weber 978/448-4193, Contact Carolyn Conner 415/897-8486, [email protected] [email protected] Jul 6-9 Region II Championships, Grass Valley, CA. Con- Oct 7 Region IV October Fest, Albuquerque, NM. tact: Marianne Rose 408/867-1789, Contact: Lee Thomas [email protected] [email protected] Oct 29 Mt. Eden’s Halloween Fest, Saratoga, CA. Jun 20-23 CH-EU-J-V/CVI** München-Riem, Germany. Contact: Marianne Rose 408/867-1789, Contact: Sara Ike 908/326-11648, [email protected] [email protected] Oct 29 Judges Training (Judges only), Newburg, OR. Jul 27-30 USEF/AVA National Vaulting Championships, City of Industry, CA. Contact: Patty Littmann Contact: Suzanne Detol, 503/357-9651, 818/889-9617, [email protected] [email protected] Aug 15-19 Renaissance Farm Sumer Vaulting Camp and Nov 15-16 CVI* Sao Paulo, Brazil. Contact Sara Ike Medal Testing, Weare, NH. Contact Pam Fleurant, 908/326-1164, [email protected] [email protected] Aug 20-27 World Equestrian Games, Aachen, Germany. Nationals Visitors Resources: Visit: www.aachen2006.de The Grand Arena at Industry Hills Expo Center www.cityofindustry.org/recleis/rec_6.html Sep 2-3 Longeing Clinic, Newcastle, ME. Contact: Gisela Official Hotel - Pacific Palm Resort: Rhodes [email protected] or www.pacificpalmsresort.com www.fairtidefarm.com Directions/Map:www.pacificpalmsresort.com/findus.htm Sep8-10 Interactive Vaulting Clinic, Newcastle, ME Con- Ontario Airport www.lawa.org/ont tact: Gisela Rhodes [email protected] or Burbank www.burbankairport.com www.fairtidefarm.com L. A. Int’l www.lawa.org/lax/welcomeLAX.cfm John Wayne Int’l www.ocair.com Sep 15-17 CVI** Helsinki, Finland. Contact: Sara Ike Los Angeles Visitors Website: www.ocair.com 908/326-1164, [email protected] For more information on USA competitions, memberships, etc. visit www.americanvaulting.org Vaulting World 28 June 2006