FOUR APRIL 2016 HIGHLIGHTS PRESIDENTS MESSAGE .. 1 USDF NEWS ...... 3 HDS CLASSIFIED ADS .... 3 THE BIT AND THE RIGHT FIT 5 USEF NEWS ...... 7 CLINICS AND EVENTS 7 HDS IMPORTANT LINKS . 7 2016 HDS CALENDAR ... 9 2016 SCHOOLING SHOW 11 REGION 9 E-NEWSLETTER 13 - 15 HDS SUMMER SHOW 1 PRO-AM 17 - 18 HDS BOARD INFORMATION 20 REGION 9 TIMELINE ...... 22 - 24 Collective
HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETYremarks Dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education
April 2017
Dear HDS Members,
There are different perspectives on “awards” across all sports. Some athletes feel awards are irrelevant to their training and not that important. Other athletes feel awards are an end in themselves. Most of us probably fall in the middle—awards provide tangible feedback that our training and hard work are successful and we are progressing in a positive direction.
The awards offered at HDS shows are evolving so that each show has something “special” to make it interesting for the competitors. At the HDS Summer Shows I&II in June, there will be a new Freestyle High Point ribbon and trophy offered. In addition, HDS will offer a Pro-Am Tournament for teams of 3 or 4 riders (1 Open rider and 2-3 Adult Amateur riders per team). The Pro-Am Tournament is designed to add FUN and inspire friendly team rivalries.
Riders and coaches should always check the “Awards” page of every HDS show prize list to see what the show is offering. Some of the opportunities require upfront planning before the show starts (breed awards, coach awards, Pro-Am team entries, etc.) so you don’t miss out. HDS wants everyone to participate in the various awards offered, if they are interested.
Enjoy the rest of the spring show season!
Best,
Leslie Rohrer HDS President
1 2 USDF Announces New Certified Instructors - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce and congratulate its new USDF NEWS: USDF Certified Instructors. The exam was held March 29-30 in Loxahatchee, FL, with examiners Debbie Bowman and Sarah Geikie. The USDF Hassler and Arts to Present the 2016 USDF Sport Horse Instructor/Trainer program is designed to set a The United States Dressage Prospect Development Forum - standard of excellence in dressage training and Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the return of Scott instruction in the United States and to educate Hassler and Willy Arts for the 2016 USDF Sport Horse Prospect dressage riders, instructors, and aspiring Development Forum. This year's event will, again, feature a live instructors. forum approach and provide a correct, fundamental system for starting sport horse prospects. The program is intended for New USDF Certified Instructor/Trainers at Training trainers, owners, and breeders nationwide, with the goal of through First Level include; Allyssia Bryant, developing a consistent training foundation for all sport horse Livermore Falls, ME; Ashley Navarro, Grantville, prospects as they progress from in-hand to under-saddle, and PA; Ali Perkins, Lincolnville, ME; Emma Smith, eventual competition. Mound, MN; Angela Trevitnick, Matthews, NC; and Emily Wright, Mansfield, OH. Also, Becky Brown of This year's forum will be held October 22-23 at Pineland Farm Dallas, TX, became a new USDF Certified in New Gloucester, ME. Trainers and horses will be identified to Instructor/Trainer at Second Level. Read more participate through a selection process, and will work with the here instructors throughout the forum. The forum environment will also engage auditors, consisting of breeders, trainers, and Olympians Join Lineup of Riders at the owners throughout the sessions, in an interactive setting Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Participants and auditors will also learn the necessary tools to Conference - The United States Dressage be able to select and evaluate sport horse prospects before Federation announced today that Olympians purchase, as well as the key elements needed in a trainer. Charlotte Bredahl-Baker and Jan Ebeling will join the selected demonstration riders at the “This program, launched in 2013, is designed to provide a Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference. consistent educational program for starting young dressage This conference, featuring Stephen Clarke, will be prospects. We greatly appreciate Pineland Farm for offering to held March 14-15, at El Sueno Equestrian Center host this year's forum, and we look forward to another great in Somis, CA. weekend with Scott Hassler and Willy Arts,” stated Kristi Wysocki, Chair of the USDF Sport Horse Committee. Read The complete list of selected riders includes Charlotte Bredahl-Baker riding her own Hamilton; more here Jan Ebeling riding Breitan, owned by Rob Rom Enterprises, LLC; Cyndi Jackson riding Sir Amour, CLASSIFIED ADS: owned by Schuttler Stables, LLC; Sarah Lockman riding Floriana B, owned by Jae Chaney; Amelia NOTE: Ads for the Newsletter and Web must be Newcomb riding her own Gatsby; Sandy Savage received by the 15 of the month. Newsletter ads riding her own Releve; D'Re Stergios riding her received prior to the 15 of the month will be published in own Sarumba; and Sabine Schut-Kery riding the following month’s issue of the newsletter. Web Ads Sanceco, owned by Alice Womble-Haitmann. will be updated once a month. HDS Member ads will be Sabine and Sanceo were members of the 2015 Pan American Games gold medal team. Read posted for six months. For classified ad in the website or more here newsletter, send ad info to Susann Glenn ([email protected]) Two Opportunities to Attend an Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference - The United States Dressage HORSES Federation announced today that there will be two SERVICES to opportunities to attend an Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference in 2016! Read TACK & EQUIPMENT more here Prize Money Announced for Great TRAINING/INSTRUCTION American/USDF Regional Dressage TRAILERS/TRUCKS Championships - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and Great American Insurance FACILITIES/PROPERTIES Group are pleased to announce the prize money for the 2016 Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships Series – Read more here BOARDING 3
4 For Immediate Release Contact: The Horse of Course, Inc. Beth Haist, CEO 888-49-HORSE (46773) www.thehorseofcourse.com [email protected]
The Perfect Bit and the Right Fit— Brought to You by Beth Haist of The Horse of Course
Wellington, Florida — If you were to ask Wellington, Florida for the winter show riders at many of the United States’ top season and other major shows nationally horse shows where they should go for their throughout the year. The next stop for The bit fitting needs, odds are they’ll point you Horse of Course is the Great Southwest to the traveling tack shop of bit aficionado, Equestrian Center in Katy Texas April 28 Beth Haist— CEO of The Horse of Course. through May 1 for the Houston Dressage Society Spring Classics I & II. As a longtime equestrian and owner of a tack shop and mobile unit that offers However, understanding the recipe for bit professional bit fitting services, Haist has fitting success is only a part of the process. enjoyed exposure to several bit engineers Haist is also a believer in trial and error, over the years. Haist is always eager to put which is why The Horse of Course offers a her knowledge to the test in order to find service referred to as the “bit bank.” This the perfect bit and the right fit for all shapes service, which is available to everyone, and sizes of horses. gives riders the opportunity to try bits on their horses before purchase – which “You really have to think like an engineer financially saves riders significantly in the when finding the right bit. This is an long run. Instead of purchasing an engineering feat,” The Horse of Course’s expensive bit up front that may or may not CEO explained. do the trick, Haist has a collection of bits
For starters, Haist encourages riders to exclusively available for loan – so that ensure their bits are the correct weight and riders can find the perfect bit for their horse size. She also stresses the importance of before making a major purchase.
using a copper bit, which she finds to be Haist continually strives to meet her goal of the most comfortable material available for giving back to the equestrian community, horses. and is excited for opportunities, such as the “You need to have a bit that’s heavy and bit bank, where she can help educate copper – and it has to be at least 70 riders and better the sport.
percent,” she said. “The reason for that is it And of course, The Horse of Course offers literally warms to the temperature of a even more than bit fitting services. Riders horse’s mouth and, when it does that, it can head to the one-stop-shop for becomes more neutral.” everything from women’s and, more
To find the perfect combination of size, recently, men’s apparel to stable weight, and material, Haist suggests two necessities and everything in between. So brands: Neue Schule and Herm Sprenger, if you’re looking to find the best bit possible both of which can be found at The Horse of for your horse or just want to do a little Course. The Horse of Course is based in equestrian shopping, visit The Horse of Claremore, Oklahoma, and has a popular Course online at mobile unit that can be found at the www.thehorseofcourse.com, visit their Adequan Global Dressage Festival in storefront, or find the mobile unit at a show near you.
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6 USEF Names The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for CDIO3* Odense - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the athlete- and -horse combinations who will represent The Dutta USEF NEWS: Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at CDIO3* Odense, May 12- 16, 2016, in Odense, Denmark. Robert Dover will serve as the Chef d’Equipe. Stafford Leads 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving The following combinations will make up The Dutta Corp. National Championship following Dressage at U.S. Dressage Team (in alphabetical order): Southern Pines CDE – The 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship began Friday with the Katherine Bateson-Chandler (Wellington, Fla.) dressage phase at the Southern Pines CDE. A field of and Jane Clark’s Alcazar, a 2005 Dutch seven drivers performed their dressage tests in front of Warmblood gelding the Ground Jury of Sarah Mullins (IRL), Debbie Banfield Susan Dutta (Wellington, Fla.) and Tim Dutta (USA), and Sem Groenewoud (USA) at the Caroline Inc’s Currency DC, a 2000 Oldenburg gelding Horse Park. Defending champion Suzy Stafford leads Jennifer Hoffmann (San Diego, Calif.) and her with PVF Peace of Mind on a score of 37.60. Stafford (Wilmington, Del.) drove a lovely test with her own XXXL Rubinio NRW, a 2003 Westphalian own PVF Peace of Mind to sit atop the leaderboard stallion following the first phase of the championship. She and Beatrice Marienau (Oak Creek, Colo.) and her the 2007 Morgan mare had excellent trot work, quality own Stefano 8, a 1999 Dutch Warmblood gelding canter work, and impressive halts to win the dressage phase. With the division also serving as a Selection Read more here Trials for the 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles, the combination delivered a fantastic dressage The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins CDIO3* test that they have become known for. Wellington – Another day of brilliant performances “I thought this was probably one of our better tests that assured The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team the win we drove. She was animated enough and seemed to in the 2016 Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup at the have a lot of power without the tension like I saw at Live Adequan Global Dressage Festival. On Wednesday, Oak. I was really happy with the test,” Stafford said. March 30 the U.S. team of Shelly Francis, Laura Looking ahead to the marathon phase, Stafford believes Graves, Kasey Perry-Glass, and Arlene “Tuny” Page the change in terrain from the majority of horses’ winter came out strong, all placing in the top six in the FEI training base in Florida will be a test. “I think it will be Grand Prix test on day one of team competition. In challenging for the horses that have been in Florida today’s team finale, the FEI Grand Prix Special test, the because it is flat there. Even though [PVF Peace of Mind] team, led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, marked is fit, she hasn’t been on hills in a while. She lives it at improved scores and claimed victory on a total of home on hills in Pennsylvania, but she hasn’t been 454.698. Placing second on 428.708 was Canada. training on hills in some time. She is a Morgan, though, Spain finished third on a total of 414.421. and they just never seem to say no.” Read more here “The Nations Cup here in Wellington has been a tremendous competition again this year and is really growing in quality each year,” said Dover. “I am so thankful to the sponsors of this show, Stillpoint Farm HDS LINKS and Adequan. I am extremely proud that America won this Nations Cup again this year. Even more importantly, I was hoping for our riders to achieve personal bests and with each class grow more Clinics and Events confident, and that’s what I saw today. I couldn’t be more proud of all of them.” This Nations Cup event allows for nations to formulate Juniors their teams with both Big and Small Tour combinations with Big Tour combinations receiving a 1.5% bonus to their scores. Two countries were represented by Small Tour combinations: Spain and Costa Rica. Three Shows and countries were represented by Big Tour combinations: Canada, the United States of America, and Australia. Results Denmark entered a mixed team of two Small Tour and one Big Tour combination. U.S. team anchor, Graves (Plymouth, Fla.), cemented Volunteers victory for the U.S. with her 2002 Dutch Warmblood gelding, Verdades, scoring a personal best in the Grand Prix Special, a 78.294%... Read more here HDS Calendar 7 8 *****2016 HDS Calendar***** All HDS 2016 shows are at Great SW Equestrian Center
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DATE BARN CITY JUDGE CONTACT EMAIL ENTRY FORM JANUARY FEBRUARY 2/21/2016 Grand Oaks Equestrian Center Alvin Diane Rochau Jeff Hoblit [email protected] http://www.grandoaksequestrian.com/index.html 2/21/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley Marilyn Kulifay Laura Sartwelle [email protected] http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com 2/27/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Nancy Murray Jan Shultis [email protected] http://www.allxenashorses.com 2/28/2016 Sienna Missouri CityPam Fowler Grace/Leslie Cummings Cal Eller [email protected] http://siennastables.com MARCH 3/6/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Laura Sartwelle [email protected] http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com 3/12/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Pam Fowler Grace Joyce Cain [email protected] http://www.bachdressage.org 3/12/2016 Hearthstone Houston Leslie Cummings Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected] http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com APRIL 4/2/2016 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Fran Dearing Kehr Lauren Maloney [email protected] http://harasdoscavaleiros.com 4/2/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Sue Malone-Casey Jan Shultis [email protected] http://www.allxenashorses.com 4/16/2016 Twinwood Equestrian Center Simonton Sue Saylor Lacey Halstead [email protected] http://twinwoodequestriancenter.com 4/17/2016 Grand Oaks Equestrian Center Alvin TBA Jeff Hoblit [email protected] http://www.grandoaksequestrian.com/index.html 4/23/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Sue Saylor Joyce Cain [email protected] http://www.bachdressage.org MAY 5/7/2016 Solstice Houston Fran Dearing Kehr Jennifer Smith [email protected] http://www.solsticefarmsdressage.com/home 5/8/2016 Sienna Missouri City Leslie Cummings/Suzan Saylor Cal Eller [email protected] http://siennastables.com 5/21/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Leslie Cummings Joyce Cain [email protected] http://www.bachdressage.org 5/21/2016 Hearthstone Houston Sue Saylor Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected] http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com 5/29/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle [email protected] http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com JUNE 6/26/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle [email protected] http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com JULY 7/10/2016 Snowdonia Farm Tomball Leslie Cummings Susan Williams [email protected] http://www.snowdoniafarms.com 7/23/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Donna Meyer Jan Shultis [email protected] http://www.allxenashorses.com AUGUST 8/28/2016 Sienna Missouri City Diane Rochau/Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller [email protected] http://siennastables.com SEPTEMBER 9/3/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Kim Hoblit Joyce Cain [email protected] http://www.bachdressage.org 9/18/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle [email protected] http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com 9/18/2016 Snowdonia Farm Tomball Suzann Saylor Susan Williams [email protected] http://www.snowdoniafarms.com OCTOBER 10/9/2016 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller [email protected] http://siennastables.com 10/16/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle [email protected] http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com 10/23/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Diane Rochau Joyce Cain [email protected] http://www.bachdressage.org 10/29/2016 Hearthstone Houston Richard Howard Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected] http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com NOVEMBER 11/5/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Kim Thompson-Hoblit Jan Shultis [email protected] http://www.allxenashorses.com DECEMBER 12/10/16-12/11/16 Schooling Show Championships Houston TBA Jena Tavormina [email protected] www.houstondressagesociety.org
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USDF Wants to Hear Your Stories! Have you had a particularly interesting or unique experience while serving as a member of competition management or as a competition official? If so, USDF would love to hear from you! “Saddle Sores” will be a column dedicated to the comedy of errors that can at times be the competition management experience. This column will be published within the USDF’s new online publication, YourDressage. Please e-mail your submissions here.
Regarding the Acceptance of Qualifying Fees for Ineligible Classes Effective January 1, 2016, a fee will be assessed for the acceptance of qualifying ride fees from competitors in classes that are not correctly listed as Great American/USDF qualifying classes in the prize list, and/or when an updated prize list pertaining to these classes is not sent to USDF. The amount of the fee is two times the class fee, plus two times the office fee, plus two times the qualifying fee for each horse/rider combination in each affected class. Half of each horse/rider combination fee collected will be paid to the affected horse owner by USDF. The USDF portion of the fee will be a maximum of $300 per competition. Please see the USDF Fee and Penalty Structure.
Materiale Championships New in 2016! Each Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship Series Final competition will now be holding a materiale championship as well. One championship class will be offered for 3-year-olds, and one championship class will be offered for 4-and- 5-year-olds. USDF recommends offering at least two materiale classes, to provide competitors with opportunities to qualify for these championship classes. In order to provide opportunities for qualification, it is recommended that a competition offer at least one materiale class for 3 to 5 year-old fillies and mares, and one materiale class for 3 to 5 year-old colts, stallions, and geldings. Please review the USDFBC program rules for eligibility and qualification requirements. Questions?
Dressage Seat Equitation Rider Awards Now Offered! 13 Dressage Seat Equitation Rider Awards Now Offered! The new Dressage Seat Equitation Rider Award is available to junior/young riders, adult amateurs, and open riders who have a current USDF Group or Participating Membership. Give these riders another opportunity for recognition by offering dressage seat equitation classes at your competition!
Application to Apply for the Veronica Holt Dressage Technical Delegate Fund Now Available! If you are an “r” dressage technical delegate seeking promotion to “R” status, the Veronica Holt Dressage Technical Delegate Fund will be awarding its first grant in 2016! The deadline to apply for this grant is July 1, 2016, and the application can be found on The Dressage Foundation’s website.
The Dressage A ire Handbook Available for 2016 The Dressage Attire Handbook has been updated and is available for review on the USEF website. This handbook is an excellent educational and reference tool for technical delegates and competition management.
Reminder Regarding Recently Effective USEF Rules Please be advised of new USEF rules that have recently gone into effect: Fly hoods (ear covers) are permitted for all classes in order to protect horses from insects (USEF DR121.7). The crownpiece of the bridle must lie immediately behind a horse’s poll and may extend forward onto the poll, but it may not be fitted to lie behind the skull (USEF DR 121.2). FEI tests have a new scoring structure for every error of course (USEF DR 122.5.c). Please review the USEF Rule Book for potential additional rule changes and updates.
Dover Medal Class Must be Designated in Your Prize List! Competitions hosting the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program must designate a Second Level Test Three class, or applicable test of choice class, in their prize list as the Dover Medal Class. Failure to do so may result in the award not being recorded. Questions?
Signatures Required on All Membership Forms All membership and horse registration forms must be signed and dated by both the show secretary and the member or horse owner. Forms received without signatures and dates are considered incomplete, and will not be processed until the appropriate signatures are acquired.
When Holding Dressage Seat Equitation Classes Please be advised that, in order for USDF to record Dressage Seat Equitation rides, scores from these rides must be submitted to USDF within the competition results file. Additionally, in order for scores from Dressage Seat Equitation classes to count towards the USDF Rider Awards, these rides must be scored on the current USEF Dressage Seat Equitation scoresheet.
A Reminder Regarding Pony Measurement Per USEF DR 135.5, “At all competitions (including Levels 1-5) where pony tests, classes 14 or awards are offered and the official veterinarian is on call or on the grounds, the prize list must include the time period when the official competition veterinarian will be available to conduct measurements. Alternatively, when the competition veterinarian is on call and an alternative measurement time is necessary, management must receive a written request for measurement from the owner or agent at least five days prior to the start of competition.”
Training Modules Available on the USEF Website The USEF has training modules available that may be utilized by competition management and technical delegates. These modules can be found on the USEF website by following these links to the Licensed Officials page.
Dressage Attire & Equipment Booklet – Updated 4.01.2016 Saddlery Inspections Ring Steward Instructions TD Learning Module Investigating Issues 2016 TD Clinic Powerpoint TD Learning Module How to Handle Blood on the Dressage Horse TD Learning Module Interpreting the Dressage Scoreboard Rule TD Learning Module Interpreting the FEI Color Scale for Dressage TD Learning Module Gate Management
It is Easy to Host a USDF Benefit Class To host a USDF Benefit Class, simply submit a completed USDF Benefit Class Registration Form to USDF, and designate a class as the USDF Benefit Class in your prize list. Competitions pledging $100 or more receive an engraved silver tray and set of ribbons (1st-6th), to be awarded at the competitions, and your donation supports USDF Educational Programs! Questions?
Make Sure to Utilize and Provide Access to the USDF Competition Survey Please be sure to provide competitors with access to the USDF Competition Survey at competitions. This survey can be found on the USDF website, and may also be printed off to provide hard copies for mailed submissions.
Need to Rent a Pony Measuring Stick? USDF has a pony measuring stick available for a nominal rental fee. Call or e-mail USDF, prior to submitting the USDF Pony Measuring Stick Rental Agreement, to reserve it for a 2016 competition.
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Inaugural HDS Pro-Am Tournament HDS Summer Show I Saturday June 11, 2016
Tournament Rules
1. All Pro-Am team members must be HDS members for the current membership year. 2. All Pro-Am team members must be entered in the HDS Summer Show I on Saturday, June 11, 2016. 3. A team can be 3 or 4 members with only 1 Open Division rider and 2 or 3 Adult Amateur riders. 4. Open riders can compete on multiple teams by riding a different horse on each team. Adult Amateurs can only compete on one team. 5. Each team must submit rider/horse team member names to the Show Secretary prior to the start of the show. 6. The top score at HDS Summer Show I (Saturday classes) for each of the top three team riders will be averaged for an overall team score (4 member teams will have a drop score). The Champion and Reserve teams will be those with the highest average scores. 7. Team names are encouraged. 8. Freestyles, Opportunity Classes, Para, Pas De Deux, Quadrille, Introductory Level, Young Horse (4-6 yr old) and Equitation classes are not eligible for the Pro-Am Tournament. 9. There will be an unmounted awards ceremony at the Saturday evening competitor party when HDS Summer Show I classes are finished. 10. Have FUN!!!!
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HDS Pro-Am Tournament
Team Roster Submission Form*
Team Name:______
Rider Name Horse Name
Rider #1______
Rider #2______
Rider #3______
Rider #4______(Rider #4 is optional)
Need a Team?______HDS will try to find a team for you!
*See prize list for HDS Pro-Am Tournament rules. All tournament participants must be HDS members. Teams can only have one Open rider and either two or three Adult Amateurs. Team rosters must be submitted in the Show Office BEFORE the start of the show.
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Houston Dressage Society Board Members
President Recognized Shows Junior/Young Riders Leslie Rohrer Leslie Rohrer Joanne Patterson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Vice President Historian/Recorder Awards Chair Angel Gunn Flo Edelman Susan Heather [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Membership Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors Schooling Shows Karen Peacock Lacey Halstead Jena Tavormina [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Secretary Treasurer Bit Fingerhut Education Coordinator Charles Saltzer Chris Renne [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Special Events Chair Publications Volunteers Patty Sutton Malinda Edwards De Mata VACANT [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Items of Note
All equine farm owners who suffered significant damage from the Houston floods the week of April 18 can contact the USEF Disaster Relief Fund to see if they qualify for financial support. Go to USEF.org or to make a donation. USEF started this fund after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It is funded through private donations
The Houston Bar Association Animal Law Section is hosting an equine law seminar on June 2 at the Houston Police Department's mounted patrol facility. This is for interested horse owners, attorneys, stable owners etc. The topics will range from Libel and Slander in the horse world to avoiding problems when buying and selling horses. There will be a little something for everyone. More information will follow.
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Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or contact: [email protected] January
New GMO officers review the GMO Handbook on the USDF Web site. GMOs submit an updated list of officers to USDF office, with copy to Regional Director. Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award open for current year. Guidelines available on Region 9 Website.
February
PM Delegate and Executive Board nominations open. Feb 10 – Deadline for competitions – submit completed Regional Championships Host Site applications to Regional Director. Feb 28 – Regional Board- current year regional travel budgets due to Region 9 Treasurer & Regional Director.
March
March 1 – “Riders Declarations of Intent” to qualify for the NAJYRC are due to the USDF office. March 1 is the final postmark date for ‘Declarations of Intent” to be accepted with a $50 declaration fee. Postmarked declarations of March 2 through April 1 are accepted with a $300 declaration fee. End of fiscal year for USDF & Region 9.
April
April 1 – FINAL “Received by” date for the NAJYRC “Declarations of Intent” with fee. April 15 – Deadline for PM Delegate nominations to the USDF office. Mid to end of April - USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting. April 30 – Applications to host a USEF Developing Programs and NAJYRC Qualifying Event is due to USEF by electronic submission. This is for competitions being held Jan 1 – Dec of the next year.
May
Region 9 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for Omnibus ads is Sept 17. May 1 – Nominations for Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDF office. First week of May – Regional Championship sites announced. Mid May – NAJYRC Entries in Principle due to USDF office for submission to USEF.
June
June 1 – Online voting for PM delegates goes live on USDF Web site. For a paper ballot, request through the USDF office. June 1 – Nominations for the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Regional Directors and At-Large Directors) due to the USDF office. Positions on the Executive Board in which elections are held stagger depending on the year. Nominations may also be made from the floor of the BOG at the Annual Meeting. June 1 – USDF Arts Contest opens. Youth & Adult. Mid-June – NAJYRC nominated entries due to USDF office. End of June – NAJYRC definite entries due to USDF office, including final stabling fees. June 30 – Deadline to vote for PM delegates on the USDF Web site. Ballot must be returned to the USDF office, and postmarked no later than June 30. USEF Rule changes proposed by individuals are due to USEF by June 1, and by Sept 1 if submitted by USEF committees or affiliate entities. Official USDF proposed rule changes are
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July
July 1 – Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award close – current year. All entries for the USDF Arts Contest must be received in the USDF office on or before July 1. July 1 – Region 9 GMO Board Attendee- Regional Grant Application for Summer Meeting due to RD. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org End of July – NAJYRC is held. July 31 – GMO Reports, Regional Board Reports, & Regional Financial updates/ reports due to Region 9 Director, for inclusion in the Region 9 Summer Meeting packet.
August
Mid to end of August – Region 9 Summer Meeting: http://www.usdfregion9.org/RegionalBusiness/Reg9Meetings.html August 1 – Deadline to submit Request for Refund of Multiple GMO dues to the USDF office. These refund requests can be submitted to USDF April 1 through August 1 of the current membership year. Aug 1 – Deadline to submit All-Breeds declarations to USDF. Aug 15 – Deadline for Scholarship application for Youth to attend convention due to the USDF office. Aug 31 – Deadline to submit Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Application to the USDF office. Aug 31 – Deadline to submit GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations to the USDF office. Aug 31 – Deadline for GMO and Youth and USDF Volunteer of the Year Award nominees due to the USDF office. Aug 31 – Deadline for GMOs to return GMO Delegate Authorization form, appointing representation for the BOG meeting at the annual convention.
Motions to amend the Bylaws generally need to be in process no later than August in order to get through the system. A Bylaw motion to be considered by the BOG needs to be first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly
September
Sept 1 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Applications to The Dressage Foundation. Applications on: www.usdfregion9.org Sept 1 – Deadline to submit GMO rosters and dues in order for GMO members to count towards GMOs voting strength at the BOG. Sept 15 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Nominations to HPOY Region 9 Chair. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org Sept 17– TD, Judges, L’s, GMO’s, Youth, Jr/ YR, Certified Instructors, SWDC, TEA, and HPOY pages due to Bruce & Liz for the Region 9 Omnibus. Sept 17– Region 9 Omnibus Ads & Listings due to Bruce & Liz. Sept 30 – GMO Board/Delegate Attendee to Convention- Regional Grant Application to Region 9 Director. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org USDF National Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award. (Timeline to be determined when deadlines are set by USEF) Sept 30: These deadlines are the same from year to year. o End of USDF competition year o Deadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance Certificates o Deadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards) o Deadline to declare eligibility for Vintage Cup Awards
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Check the USEF website for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. Oct 15 – Deadline for members to submit to the USDF office, Year-End Award corrections, and corrections to scores earned in the previous competition year.
November
Region 9 “Horse Person of the Year”, & Region 9 “Teaching Excellence Award” awarded at the Great American / USDF Regional Championship Show. Nov 30 – Deadline for GMOs to submit final GMO roster for the current membership year. Rosters can be submitted through Nov 30 for either the current membership year or the following membership year, but must be clearly marked as to which year the roster applies. Nov 30 – End of the USDF membership year. Region 9 Board – job description updates due to RD, and post on Region 9 Website.
December [End of Nov. – beginning of December – Adequan/USDF Annual Convention]
Dec 1 – Initial GMO membership roster and matching dues are due in the USDF office for the following membership year. These are considered late if received after Dec 1 and late fees will be applied. Dec 1 – GMOs must have their Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form to the USDF office to remain listed on the USDF Web site.
Throughout the Year
Shows may apply to USDF for: Breeders Championship Series & Final- deadline- at least 6 months prior to competition. Shows may apply for: Dover Adult Amateur Medal – 2nd Level – deadline at least 90 days prior to show date. GMOs may apply for education grants from Dressage Foundation-at least 90 days out: www.dressagefoundation.org GMOs may apply for Region 9 Adult or Youth Education Grant- at least 30 days o for adult camps; seminars; & symposiums. Applications:www.usdfregion9.org Application for Adult & Youth Team Competition due to RD & USDF. Check the USEF Web site for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. Region 9 Board & GMO Reports, regional business meeting minutes, financial statements, & updated Region 9 policy & procedures posted on Region 9 Website
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