Collective Remarks HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY
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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. 5 We Are Shoofly! 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.