The Foundation News 2010 EDITION The Dressage Foundation Young Rider Olympic Dream Program Completes its 9th Trip!

he Olympic Dream Program Day 1: Monday 28 June 2010: Toffers an opportunity for gifted Travel Day Young Riders to enhance their under- We began our journey together in standing of dressage theory through an JFK, congregating from all over the intensive European tour. John Boomer, country: Mimi Stanley from North past President and CEO of TDF said, Dakota, Brian Hafner from California, Melissa Filipi (left) and Jenny Johnson “The committee was very impressed Christine Stephenson from California, discuss upcoming Foundation with the quality and quantity of this Kristin Schwaegerle from New projects at their new office. year’s candidates, and they have select- Hampshire, Ann Guptill (the primary ed a wonderful group of young riders.” chaperone) from Connecticut, and New Staff, The program is funded and adminis- myself from just north of NYC. We were tered by The Dressage Foundation. there with a purpose, having walked Expanded Programs, Join the 2010 participants and chap- away from our busy schedules to Big Gifts… erones as they tell the story of their trip! immerse ourselves in the German train- To read complete journals from the trav- (continued on page 4) and a New Home! elers, visit our website, www.dressage- 2010 Olympic Dream participants from left: hat a year it’s been! foundation.org. Mimi Stanley, Kristen Schwaegerle, Annie WJohn and Lynn Boomer Morris (chaperone), Ann Guptill (chaperone), retired. Two new staff members, Brian Hafner and Christine Stephenson. Melissa Filipi and Jenny Johnson, took over the reins. Several funds have been expanded, either in the amount of the grants or the num- ber of grants being awarded. The Foundation received a very gener- ous donation, and now…a new permanent home! “It has been my father’s wish to anchor The Dressage Foundation permanently in Lincoln, to secure the future of Foundation as a ‘stand alone organization, which is neither enmeshed in the organiza- tional structure, nor entangled in (continued on page 28) Table of Contents

Messages ...... PAGE From Clay Teske, President & CEO ...... 3 Donor Dollars at Work Through Foundation Grants/Scholarships For Young Riders Olympic Dream Program ...... 1 The Dressage Foundation News USDF Program Funding Provided by TDF ...... 10 is published by The Michael Poulin Dressage Fund Provides “Dream” Funding! ...... 12 Amanda Ward Legacy Fund Lives On! ...... 11 The Dressage Foundation, Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund, Helping Those in Need ...... 10 1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305 For Adult Amateurs Lincoln, NE 68508 2009 Gifted Fund Scholarship Recipients Talk about Their Experiences . 17 Telephone: 402/434-8585 For Instructors Fax: 402/436-3053 Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship ...... 21 Continuing Education for Dressage Instructors ...... 20 Email: Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award ...... 21 [email protected] For Judges Website: Edgar Hotz Judges Fund, Continuing Education for Judges and www.dressagefoundation.org. USDF ‘L’ Education Program Graduates ...... 10 Trip Harting Fund 2010 Grant Recipient, Betsy Labelle ...... 21 For Educational Clinics/Seminars Violet M. Hopkins Fund ...... 22 The Dressage Foundation is a Reaching More People, an Example from the Dancing Horse Fund . . . . 22 non-profit tax-exempt corporation For High Performance Dressage Riders [IRS Code Sec. 501(c)(3)]. Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize ...... 24 All donations are tax-deductible Anne Barlow Ramsay Grant, Jennifer Williams to Train in Germany . . . 23 to the extent allowed by law. Century Club ...... 32 Charitable Planned Giving “I Just Love The Dressage Foundation” - Shirley Jones Charitable Gift Annuity ...... 25 The publication is sent free of Estate Planning 101 ...... 26 charge to Foundation Donors and Estate Planning Changes, Are They Coming? ...... 26 friends. It is also posted on About the Foundation The Dressage Foundation’s website, Fortifying the Financial Future of the Foundation ...... 27 www.dressagefoundation.org, New Staff, Big Gifts, Expanded Programs… ...... 1 and is available to read or print Monthly Giving – Easy for You, Important for Us ...... 32 Donor Listing ...... 29 as an Adobe® PDF file. TDF Board of Directors ...... 3 © Copyright 2010

2 President’s Message The Next Chapter

his issue of The Dressage worked hard to develop an appropriate TFoundation News is filled with business model for the Foundation and information on what we do, how we do to establish numerous funds and pro- it, and who we are. You will read sto- grams. And as we look to the future, ries of “donor dollars at work” – help- the plan is to expand on these funds ing adult amateurs, young riders, and programs, both increasing the Clay Teske judges, instructors, and GMOs. We number and amount of some grants mance grants to advance Dressage at provide support from grass roots to and scholarships as well as adding new all levels. All donations help and your high performance, and everything in funds to our “family.” gift WILL INSPIRE others to give too! between. Some of these funds and Our vision continues to be to If you’d like more information on programs have been part of our steadily increase the asset base of The giving to the Foundation, contact “menu” for some time now, some are Dressage Foundation so that we can Melissa Filipi at (402) 434-8585 or new. turn ever more “dreams into action!” [email protected]. She And you no doubt have heard about The $1 million gift from Mr. Cadwgan will be happy to discuss the many ways our new staff members, Jenny and (page 27) has helped us down this of charitable giving, ways that are Melissa. They are truly stepping into path, we still have a journey ahead of mutually advantageous to you, to the their new roles and running the daily us, a journey we hope you will take Foundation, and to dressage! business of the Foundation, John and with us. Lynn Boomer have left TDF in very We want to make sure that every capable hands. donor, grant recipient, and clinic par- Speaking of John and Lynn, after 12 ticipant feels connected to, and part of years with the Foundation, they are our mission. It takes more than just Clay Teske now enjoying their retirement! They large contributions and high perfor- President and Chief Executive Officer

THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jonathan R. Burton (AZ) Chairman Lowell Boomer (NE) Founder Michael Matson (MD) Michael Poulin (FL)Vice Chairman Maryal Barnett (MI) Judith Noone (MA) Ralph F. Dreitzler III (WA) Treasurer Beth Baumert (CT) Eliza Sydnor (NC) John F. Boomer (NE) Secretary Vivien Bobo (MA) John H. Fritz (IL) Emeritus Clay Teske (NE) President & CEO Barbara A. Cadwell (WI) Lazelle Knocke (NJ) Emeritus Joseph E. Carr (KY)

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ing system by observing the top riders member. (Ann Guptill, chaperone) The riders, particularly Matthias in the country (and the world) at their This barn was absolutely stunning. and Klaus-Martin showed tremendous home barns. The group was four of the Cobble stone walkways, gorgeous old core strength—their upper body never top young riders in the country who white buildings covered in ivy, a pack moved, no matter what they were had filled out a rigorous application for of friendly Rhodesian Ridgebacks to doing – and a correctness of seat. The the program in a year of record appli- greet us at the gate. As we walked position and balance of their seat not cants. I am a young professional and through, I couldn’t help thinking that only allowed but also encouraged the assistant trainer to Lendon Gray in NY this was the kind of barn everyone horses to lift their backs and swing and Ann is a professional as well as fac- dreams about having. (Christine thereby increasing impulsion. It was ulty member of the USDF Instructor Stephenson) interesting to watch Klaus-Martin get Certification board. We became close The grounds are quite literally fit for on Matthias’ horse at one point – while friends, spending the night all together royalty they are so beautiful. Flowers Matthias has an exceptionally good in the airport lobby... (Annie Morris, are everywhere and the buildings have seat, the horse offered a little more chaperone) beautiful old architecture. Klaus expression and effort under Klaus- The plane lost auxiliary power after Martin Rath gave us a tour of the barn Martin’s more experienced seat. This we had boarded and in the end our and introduced us to some of the more exemplified the fact that seat develop- flight was cancelled until morning. We noteworthy horses (they were all nice ment – and the elusive “feel” – is some- spent an uncomfortable night in JFK enough to be noteworthy to me) like thing that can only come from years airport, but this brought our group Wahyama Ann Kathrin’s lovely inter- and years of development and time in together more quickly than would have national competition mare that is now the saddle. It was nice to see Matthias happened without this delay. (Mimi carrying her first foal. (Mimi Stanley) at one point remove his stirrups – even Stanley) Throughout the day we were fortu- top riders still take time to focus on nate enough to see Ann Kathrin ride in developing their seat. (Kristen Day 2: Tuesday 29 June 2010: Travel addition to her husband and trainer, Schwaegerle) Round Two Klaus Martin Rath and her stepson From here we went north to We found our rental car, later named Matthias Alexander Rath. There were Munster where we would be staying for “Bunny,” a VW van; we soon under- several things that I learned from Ann Kathrin’s horse. stood why we had been limited to one observing these great riders, but the suitcase and a carry-on because we had two biggest ideas that I took with me to load the back just right in order to were the importance of rhythm and make everything fit. (Mimi Stanley) also the importance of having eyes on the ground. There was no guessing on Day 3: Wednesday 30 June 2010: whether or not what the rider felt from Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff’s Schafhof the saddle also looked the same from at Kronberg the judge’s perspective because they We spent a wonderful time at Ann have someone on the ground who is Kathrin Linsenhoff’s stable Schafhof able to tell the rider how it looks. This today. Ann Kathrin is a 1988 German is a great technique and after spending gold medalist and daughter of Liselotte the day observing and absorbing train- Linsenhof, a multiple Olympic medal- ing techniques it is no wonder why ist and wife of Klaus Martin Rath, these horses were some of the best trainer at the facility and father of trained horses I had ever seen. (Brian Matthias Rath, current German team Hafner)

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three nights. Ann and I tried to enter- tain the young riders, but as they fell asleep from the jet lag we spent the time entertaining each other looking into the countryside for the occasional “schloss” (castle) and plentiful wind- mills. (Annie Morris, chaperone)

Day 4: Thursday 1 July 2010: Twelve stallion quadrille demonstration at the Westphalian State Stud. Michael Klimke, Warendorf State there. Jim is an American working up perfectly. No extra circles. (Kristen Stud, Muenster there now and he gave us the stable Schwaegerle) After an impressive first day, we tour and kept us involved in discus- After lunch, we headed towards the made our way to visit Michael Klimke sions w/all the horses in training ses- Olympic Training Center, making a just on the outskirts of Muenster. We sions. (Ann Guptill, chaperone) quick gas station stop for fuel and pulled into the riding club where Jim explained that here, they like to water. After the DOKR, we headed Michael is based and again we were take the horses out on the track before around the corner to visit the able to witness some really great riding working them in the ring for a walk or Sattelkammer Warendorf, which hap- throughout the day. The biggest idea gallop. Jim made the observation that pened to be down the street from the that I took from visiting and learning dressage horses in Germany are kept Westphalian State Stud. The State from Michael was to focus on the long- extremely fit, which is why they can go Stud is another huge facility with beau- term goal for the horse. For Michael he into a show warm-up and “practice, tiful stone building laced with ivy seemed to be always looking towards practice, practice” and still have a vines. There were several large riding the Grand Prix. Because Grand Prix horse that is electric in the ring. areas and a track all surrounded by demands so much physically from the American horses are often viewed as neat rows of trees and precisely horse, it takes years for horses to be being overweight and under fit. Jim trimmed hedges. The 12-stallion able to compete at that level. Michael noted that they do very little to no quadrille was practicing in one of the realizes this and will start working on joint maintenance here; they just keep outdoor rings. In terms of risk level, I movements such as piaffe when the the horses super fit, which in turn would put this activity up there with horses are as young as five years old to keeps them sounder, longer. (Kristen skydiving or cliff jumping. Not kidding. get them developing the strength and Schwaegerle) Twelve testosterone-filled stallions the concept of the movement. (Brian Dressage is “an entirely different were being ridden nose-to-tail and stir- Hafner) sport here,” he said, and you can’t just rup-to-stirrup (I think only one rider We spent the morning at Michael come over for one competition and wore a helmet) while doing complex Klimke’s stable, son of the legendary expect to do well. You have to earn the movements at the direction of the . The depth of knowl- respect of the other competitors and whistle-blowing coach. Many of the edge of trainers here is immense. We judges, and that requires being in stallions appeared less than thrilled have seen generations who have grown Germany for some time. Jim said per- with the activity (i.e. double bridle + up in this culture and heritage, formance expectations such as test draw reins). It was an impressive feat, immersed in the knowledge of the accuracy are much higher. The inten- made more impressive by the fact that training scale, and the discipline of sity of training is also very high – if you by the end (somehow) everyone stayed applying it in daily work. (Ann Guptill, are asked to do a movement, you do it in line (more or less) and all riders were chaperone) now and accurately, even if it’s not set (continued on page 6) We were happy to meet Jim Koford

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still mounted. (Kristen Schwaegerle) set in a stone wall which opened to a more of a focus than we often see in the The twelve stallion quadrille large, bright cobbled courtyard. The states. Several of the stables have gal- demonstration at the Westphalian wide driveway wound between old loping tracks that are used for condi- State Stud WAS as crazy as it sounds. stone buildings and pastures as it made tioning, plus the horses go on treadmill Their coach was booming commands its way towards two outdoor rings, an in the afternoon after working in the in German over a loud speaker for a indoor and more stables. (Kristen dressage ring in the a.m. Often they solid hour. The stallions were expected Schwaegerle) have a gallop on the track before going to work hard and behave appropriately We were struck again by the fact to the dressage session. (Ann Guptill, with each other. (Some of which did so that over here we see not only layers chaperone) only marginally.) It was an amazing of knowledge about training but also I was impressed to see the amount of sight to see and definitely worth the generations of knowledge about horse cross training that Ingrid did with all of watch. (Christine Stephenson) breeding. This morning we went to the her horses. Not only is this great for the Though I was absolutely enjoying stable of , daughter of rider but is also great for the horses to every moment of the horses, I was glad Reiner Klimke and Olympic medalist get out of the arena. (Brian Hafner) to have time to experience a little of in eventing plus a GP dressage com- She talked to us about how every the local food and sights. The stone petitor. She showed us pictures of her horse she rides, no matter what age, churches throughout the town were father and spoke of how far the breed- she is planning the ride around what breathtaking with their impressive size ing of sport horses has come since he will train the horse for future success in and stained glass windows. The small was first competing. (Ann Guptill, the Grand Prix. She showed us a par- city was bustling with activity, and it chaperone) ticularly fancy young stallion and dur- was really great to be a part of it for a When we met Ingrid Klimke I was ing her ride she would occasionally short time. (Christine Stephenson) struck with her completely congenial canter over four raised cavaletti on the nature. She must be one of the sweet- curve of a circle to improve the focus Day 5: Friday 2 July 2010: Ingrid est people I’ve ever met! I think it runs and the engagement of the hind legs. Klimke and Helen Langehanenberg in the family, because her brother, (Annie Morris, chaperone) The entrance was dark with heavy Michael, had been the same way the When evaluating a horse to pur- tree cover and led to a black iron gate day before. It was extremely interest- chase or train, Ingrid looks for ones ing to me how she incorporated caval- with natural balance and rhythm, and Helen Langehanenberg’s 3 year old mare, letti work into her training whose hindquarters track straight (not Spectacular. of each horse. She wide) and under the body. Even more explained how the use of importantly is the temperament or cavalletti will help the mind of the horse. “You can change horse A) strengthen his the body but not the mind,” said Ingrid, hind end and B) get him the nature of the horse always stays the thinking about regulat- same, i.e. heavy, spooky, etc. (Kristen ing his own rhythm. We Schwaegerle) all took home a few Ingrid went on to explain to us that exercises to try! some horses can be taught piaffe and (Christine Stephenson) passage together as the same type of All of the trainers activity. Other horses who have a real- spent a great amount ly natural passage, you want to keep of time walking the the piaffe a completely separate exer- horse before and after work; fitness is cise when beginning to train it.

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Otherwise, it can ruin the already nat- Apparently Germans are ural passage. (Kristen Schwaegerle) much less concerned about A big idea that I took from Ingrid’s body image based on the training methods that I have started number of old dudes in tiny using in my own training is to use Speedos. Not cool. geometry and exercises to help train (Kristen Schwaegerle) the horse. For example a great exercise There were two dres- that Ingrid showed us to help with sage rings, one show pirouettes is to half-pass towards X and jumping ring and also at X you ride your pirouette; if you are vaulting, and even doing a full pirouette you then half- though that doesn’t pass out. Lateral work helps collect the sound too big, it was a horse, so by doing this exercise, the huge social event. added collection from the half-pass There were people of helps the horse with the pirouette. all ages, their significant others Another great exercise that I have and families all watching and cheering Team vaulting competition started using is to use the wall/track of the rides. Vendors were set up for tack thunder & lightning (!) (Ann Guptill the arena to help straighten flying and food all over the grounds including chaperone) changes. By getting the changes a Haribo Gummy cart with all different Most of our time was of course spent straight on the track you can take that gummy things (a German staple). watching dressage, going back and feeling and try to duplicate that onto (Annie Morris, chaperone) forth from the warm-up arena to the the diagonal line. (Brian Hafner) Most of us had never seen vaulting show arena which was very interesting One other suggestion from Ingrid: in real life, and it was so cool. The to see. You can get a great feel for the never allow a horse to stop to “make strength, balance, grace, and bravery level of riding by looking at how a per- apples.” (Kristen Schwaegerle) that it takes is amazing. It was like mov- son warms a horse up. It was great to be ing art on the back of a horse. (Mimi able to see the horse before they got Day 6/7: Saturday/Sunday 3-4 Stanley) into the show arena and then compare July 2010: Langenfeld/Rheinland When watching the team [vaulting] that to how they performed in the test. Horse Show competition, I noticed some of the The level of riding was very high even Trundling Bunny down the teams were missing numbers in their at the young rider level. All of the rid- Autobahn at a pace that was her com- lineups. I also noticed that off to the ers seemed determined and very fortable max (but still within a reason- side were a number of vaulters (based focused which was great to see. (Brian able American highway limit), drivers on the upper arm muscle development) Hafner) in even small cars would pass by going who had arm, leg, and other injuries. We were able to watch a dressage so fast that the whole van would shud- Based on the impressive moves these rider class for young children, devel- der with the draft. It was definitely an young people were doing on top of a oped by . Its main focus experience! (Kristen Schwaegerle) tall, moving horse, I am not entirely is on the seat, correct posture and When we arrived at the show, cars surprised to observe that it is also quite effective aids. Children as young as 8 lined the roadway in all directions. dangerous. (Kristen Schwaegerle) years old were riding school ponies to After driving (slowly) for quite a ways, We met Peter Fuss, the show orga- rider scores of 9! It was adorable to we found a parking lot down the road nizer, this afternoon along with watch, but also provided an insight into across from the public pool/people pas- Christoph Hess. We stood and talked (continued on page 8) ture (a large park-like area). to them both during the hold for the

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why Europe produces such great young were priceless, riders. (Christine Stephenson) using terms and Mid afternoon we took the taxi back phrases that to the Hotel am Wald, packed up equated to what Bunny, and made the drive to the a German menu Landhotel Hermannshohe in the tiny would have town of Holtwick. The hotel was situ- looked like if I had ated in a lovely, tiny town out in the translated it from countryside. The hotel itself was actu- English. If I could ally a farm and was surrounded by have taken one expansive fields. Our nice “triple” was thing home from made up of two beds and a couch, Germany, there is which, once we obtained another pil- an excellent chance Dressage rider class for young children, low and sheets, worked out fine. The I would have taken that menu. championship round. only other thing that needed to be (Kristen Schwaegerle) the benefits of impeccable crosses. The worked out was a third bath towel. overall quality of the horses was astro- Using our handy dictionary, we sent Day 8/9: Monday/Tuesday 5-6 July: nomical. (Annie Morris, chaperone) Mimi to the front desk to ask for a It was great to see the family work- towel. When one of the girls who There were some distinct differences ing together to get the best out of worked at the hotel knocked on the I noticed being at the barns in the horses. I loved the fact that they door, Christine answered, taking the Germany versus the ones I know in the always explained each of the different towel and turning around to face me US. Every weekend there are several horses’ stories, ages and training. It with… a hand towel. Oops. I grabbed options of shows nearby to compete in. made the training techniques we were the towel and ran down the hall to You can apparently give the secretary a viewing all the more relevant and we intercept the girl who brought the heads up maybe the month before the could really see the various problems towel, using hand gestures and the show, and then the day before, just call being corrected. (Christine Stephenson) word “grosse.” She figured out what him and let him know which horse you To see Klaus Balkenhol schooling the silly Americans were asking for and want to enter in which class. The the Grand Prix and making it look brought a bath towel. The next night times are posted early in the morning effortless was inspiring. He had the the couch was set up as a bed, and so just show up and ride. The classes right feel and timing to influence the there was a mini bag of gummy bears are cheap, something like $20 at a reg- horse perfectly. (Annie Morris, chaper- on all three pillows. (Kristen ular show and there is prize money so one) Schwaegerle) you have the opportunity to make When Klaus rode, it was easy to see We chose to have dinner at the money or at least break even. Also, that he really is a master at piaffe and hotel restaurant, as it appeared to be whenever anyone introduced a horse passage. I could not completely figure the only restaurant of substance or size to you they mentioned his or her out why his horse did such good work within a reasonable distance. The out- bloodlines. Whether you are walking because he was so subtle. His seat was door patio area was lovely in the warm through a barn or listening to the impeccable and his timing was superb. evening, and we were all starting to get announcer at a show you can keep (Mimi Stanley) a little giggly from exhaustion. The track of any qualities you recognize in As a rider, Klaus is very quiet and waitress was nice enough to bring all certain lines. It is clear the breeding deliberate in his movements. Nothing three English menus in the restaurant has been organized for many genera- is quick or harsh. He is clearly a very to our table. The menu translations tions and that the Germans are reaping strong rider, and as such, he sits, asks,

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and the horse complies. Part of this, and expects his riders to use was truly work into my daily routine. To achieve too, is just how relaxed and confident educational. (Ann Guptill, chaperone) better lightness and expression, my his horses are – they look like clay in The indoor was not very big, and horses must be respectful of the con- the hands of a sculptor. (Kristen with 65 horses, the flow was non-stop. tact and half-halt, and respond to my Schwaegerle) The interesting thing about watching leg by engaging the hind legs. For my The next morning we looked for- this many riders together is just how young horse, here come the cavaletti! ward to another fascinating day. We clear it became that brilliance and (Kristen Schwaegerle) saw many of the same horses and as an expression of the horse is a direct result After picking up our luggage we said extra treat we saw Klaus ride Günter of the correctness and development of goodbye. It was weird and sad to part Seidel’s horse U2. Günter joked that the rider’s seat. The horses of the more ways with these people that I had spent you come to Klaus’s, fall off and make advanced and experienced riders so much time with. (Mimi Stanley) sure you get hurt, and then Klaus trains showed more expression because they If I have the opportunity to come your horse. His positive attitude was a were able to use their backs better due back again, my German needs to be at good lesson in making the best of to a strong, harmonious seat. (Kristen the conversational level. While you things even when the situation is Schwaegerle) can get around on just English, it unfortunate. (Mimi Stanley) We also saw Hubertus ride “Vinci,” a makes a big difference when you can Klaus said they don’t start horses 10-year-old chestnut mare owned by really understand and communicate here until the age of 4 (not 3) and are the Balkenhols. Vinci was too difficult with people. Communicating in their much less concerned with the FEI for Anabel to ride, so they sent her to own language also shows respect young horse tests. “They need time, Hubertus. Over here, Hubertus is towards their culture and being in their time, time,” he said. They prefer to go known as the trainer’s trainer. He has country. (Kristen Schwaegerle) slow with the young horses until the developed a reputation for being able We spent the ride back to the airport age of 6 when they really start to work. to take horses that were deemed too trying to collect our thoughts and orga- (Kristen Schwaegerle) difficult or unable to perform certain nize all the amazing sights we had wit- Around noon we said our thank movements and training the horses to nessed over the course of the last sev- yous and parted ways, making the drive perform the movements. Under his eral days. Some of us were glad to be even farther into the countryside to the riding, Vinci looked lovely – relaxed almost home where “sparkling mineral Hotel Rustemeyer in Borchen-Etteln. and expressive. (Kristen Schwaegerle) water” was not confused with “water.” We stopped once on our way at a rest One last important piece of advice I Others were looking forward to eating stop with bathrooms and picnic tables. picked up at Hubertus’: In daily train- something besides German and Italian Every single toilet seat had been stolen. ing, never make a correction you food (we found a whole bunch of Classy. (Kristen Schwaegerle) wouldn’t do in the show ring. (Kristen authentic Italian places, but how much Schwaegerle) cheese does one really need in a week?) Day 10: Wednesday 7 July: Hubertus We all were ready for a soft bed. We Schmidt Day 11: Thursday 8 July 2010: discussed the training scale in many Today was spent at Hubertus Home ways, and tried to ingrain the beauty of Schmidt’s and Herr Schmidt is a mas- Learning all that I did on this trip, it in motion for our lives after the plane ter at half pass. I have never seen so some of the things I want to focus on in ride home. I know that this trip, many engaged half passes on one day! my own training are improving the cor- thanks to The Dressage Foundation, The connection he & his riders have is rectness of my position so that it never has made a difference not only in the inspiring! To watch the horses change wavers and my aids can be quieter yet lives and training of the six participants in the time from warm up to work and more effective. I want to incorporate but also in our home barns and states. the exact system with which he rides more stretching (long, low, round) (Annie Morris, chaperone)

9 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK Additional Funding The Renee Isler Dressage Opportunities Support Fund from The Dressage Foundation, Helping Those in Need, Teaching the Provided Directly to Value of “Giving Back”

the United States he Renee Isler Dressage their sport. Dressage Federation TSupport Fund was originally In 2009, Olympian Courtney Dye established to provide help to Young and (O) Judge Anne Gribbons were Continuing Education for Rider applicants to the USDF FEI the featured clinicians for a fundrais- Judges and USDF “L” Education Jr/YR Clinics who are in need of a ing event to benefit the Renee Isler Program Graduates through the financial boost Dressage Edgar Hotz Judges Endowment in order to Support Fund. Fund attend (if quali- This educa- We are proud to fund up to $7200, fied and accept- tional forum permitting USDF to offer one grant in ed). The Fund took place on the amount of $800 in each of nine continues to May 1 - 3, USDF Regions. Participants have consis- serve this pur- 2009. Eight tently rated these programs at the highest pose, providing Junior and level. In the last few years, some of the up to nine grants Young Riders clinicians have been Janet Foy, Marilyn of $800 each, had the oppor- Heath, Melissa Creswick, Sandy one for each of tunity to work Howard, and Joan Humphrey. the nine USDF with Dye, and USDF FEI Jr/YR Clinic Series Regions. the symposium We provided $13,000 for funding of In addition to was open to these clinics in 2010. This money came this core pur- auditors on Photo courtesy of Brigitte Voelk. from the “Renee Isler Dressage Support pose, the Renee Renee Isler with her Fourth Level Saturday and Fund” at the Foundation. Isler Dressage schoolmaster, “River.” Sunday. Support Fund also provided $13,000 Sunday featured open warm-ups USDF/USEF YR Graduate in funding support to the USDF with Dye and a judged test by (O) Program Jr/Young Rider Clinic Series for Judge, Anne Gribbons. Auditors USDF in conjunction with USEF 2009-2010. were provided with immediate test hosts a weekend educational seminar for The Fund has provided miscella- results and an explanation of the recent graduates of the USDF Young neous grants as needed and as appro- scoring. Rider Program. The program is filled priate, determined by the Selection A dinner and dancing, open to with information on crucial topics to Committee. 2010 Grant recipients the public, was held on Saturday introduce young riders to the reality of include Hilary Moore, Mary Bahniuk evening. Dye, Lendon Gray, Gil the adult equestrian world. The YR Lauritsen, and Shannon Dueck. Merrick and Isler were featured Graduate Program is planned, organized, Renee created this fund to help speakers. Raffle and silent auction and administered by USDF in liaison young riders advance in the sport, items were available for purchase. with USEF. We provided $15,000 in and to teach them the many ways to All proceeds from the symposium funding support for this fine program in “give back” to those who support and dinner supported the Fund. 2010, thanks to a very generous donor them, to their communities, and to who designated their gift for this purpose.

10 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK Amanda Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award Continues!

he Amanda Ward Jr/YR deserve special recognition! Let’s TMemorial Award was estab- continue to give young riders the lished in 2007 in special remembrance recognition they deserve by funding of Amanda, who had devoted her life this award. to the pursuit of excellence in dres- If you were ever a young rider, or sage. The purpose of this scholarship is know a young rider who devotes them- to inspire future young dressage riders selves to pursuing excellence in dres- to pursue their dressage dreams. It is sage, then you understand why this awarded annually to the highest scor- award is important, so please help to ing Junior/Young Rider at the Third fund this award. Even a small dona- Level and above at the New England tion will add up, especially if people Dressage Association Fall Festival. will collectively step forward. Micaela Mabragana was the 2007 If you don’t know a young rider, recipient, Kassandra Barteau received then just consider for a moment the the 2008 Award, and Kristen challenges a young person must over- Schwaegerle was presented the 2009 come to arrive in the winners circle. Award in Saugerties, NY. Kristen Amanda Ward It’s a long journey, with many sacri- received the $1000 award for her high the information necessary for her fices. Young riders must balance their score of 69.545% in a Fourth Level employer to issue their matching gift. riding commitments with their school class aboard her mare, Diwandre. Melinda has also volunteered to help work. In addition, many young riders Kristen Schwaegerle said “I look Foundation staff raise additional barter or work to pay for their lessons forward to continuing my training with money in memory of Amanda Ward so and other related costs. Perhaps the the goal of competing in the Brentina that this fund can continue. biggest challenge for a young person is Cup and at Grand Prix. The Amanda This award is about inspiring young foregoing social activities among their Ward Jr/YR Memorial Award means a dressage riders. The prize money helps non-riding peers. great deal to me, and I am deeply hon- to offset show costs, but it’s not just So what does it mean, for a young ored to have received it.” about winning money. It’s about rec- dressage rider to win a $1,000 award Unfortunately, the future of this ognizing achievement and providing and have national press releases Award was uncertain. Original dona- encouragement. We know that young announcing their achievements? We tions had provided the funding for the riders have different demands placed hope it recharges their batteries, and past three years, but new gifts were on them, to be successful. For a young fuels their fire! Let it serve as a boost, slow to materialize. As of June 1st, person to be serious enough about rid- to commend them for a job well done, there would have been insufficient ing, to have the mental discipline it and to inspire them to continue on funding to make the $1,000 Award takes for dressage, and to put in the their journey, to strive for even larger this fall. days, months and years of work that achievements. We hope that the With the help of Melinda Johnson, happen long before show day, it’s just recognition received from winning this the future of the Amanda Ward an incredible achievement! When all award might even lead to opportuni- Memorial Fund seems much, much the hard work comes together, and a ties such as sponsorships, or the oppor- brighter! Melinda made a sizable young rider wins a high point score at tunity to ride and compete higher level donation herself, as well as providing a major year-end competition, they dressage horses.

11 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK The Michael Poulin Fund Provides “Dream” Funding!

In May 2010, we announced that “Isabelle is a truly remarkable Isabelle Leibler, Greenwich, CT, was young lady — she came to me at awarded a $6,000 grant from the age five and said she wanted to Michael Poulin Dressage Fund to train learn Dressage — not riding, and show in Germany with her two FEI DRESSAGE… Isabelle watched ponies, Going West and Depardieu. some dressage at Wellington at age Based on her current scores in CDI five and that was what she wanted. competition, Isabelle was invited to From the beginning she was an compete at the International Youth Festival in Hagen, Germany from June amazing student and competitor 15-20, 2010. and at a very young age won some “Competing and training in Europe terrific awards. I am proud of has always been a dream of mine, since what she has accomplished,” the day that I began my international – Lendon Gray. career,” said Leibler. “With the support Isabelle and Depardieu at Dressage at Devon.

from The Dressage Foundation, I am Courtesy of Susan J. Stickle able to go to the next level. I am ready to represent the United States in the going on...including a huge bronco leap the door after 5 minutes. Here, howev- best possible way I can!” Along with right in front of Frau Endres! I guess he er, it is quite different. It is very quiet, competing at the International Youth took stretching his legs to a new level. very laid back, and you are supposed to Festival, Isabelle spent time training in We finished our work at around take your time before you start the day. Germany with Cornelia Endres. 5:30, and then we went to search for a I like it! supermarket and some dinner in the Frau Endres really helped me find ISABELLE’S BLOG EXCERPTS: town. We ended up going to a place the rhythm of the trot by telling me to called Das Real, which is so cool! It is wait for his rhythm to come...and to Day 1: The first day of riding! After like a bigger, better, German Target. stop trying to create it. That helped me a nice breakfast at the hotel, we made The town is so cute here! It’s very small to quiet my upper body and my lower our way over to the stables at about 11 with cobblestone streets and a little legs. Another interesting thing that I am. I took the horses out for a hand- town center with outdoor shops and learned had to do with the lower legs. walk...which proved to be not only a restaurants. It is asparagus season here, Frau Endres said to me to let the lower handwalk, but also a battle of strength so everything you order comes with an leg “breath” after you add pressure for between me and the wild beasts at the automatic side of asparagus, or auf an aid, correction, etc. She said to let end of the line. They were crazy after deutsch: spargel. the leg “just be there.” I learned a lot on over 24 hours of traveling...I can under- my second day! stand. After letting the horses cool off Day 2: It began with breakfast at the I have really surprised myself with from their crazy handwalks, Guffy and I hotel as usual. Breakfast here in my German. I thought that I would not went to the Riding Hall for a short ride Germany is a very different experience understand a thing and be really ner- with Frau Endres. It was just a short than at home. At least for me! I am vous, but I am actually doing pretty ride, but he was a bit crazy! There was used to grabbing a quick bowl of hot well... much rearing, bucking, and spinning cereal and a fruit drink and then out

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Day 3: The Germans do have some helmet from today. Everyone said that work so hard and really feel like your delicious food here, but the sand tastes Guffy’s buck was so big, that his hind work is going to pay off, but sometimes the same. I guess Guffy recovered from feet were over my head. The annoying you make yourself so crazy about it that yesterday’s fatigue, as he decided to thing is that I wasn’t coming off with maybe it’s not worth it to think that throw me off in the outdoor. I knew he that buck, but it was when he landed way. Maybe the way to succeed is to not was fresh when I began grooming him, and did a complete 180 turn. Then, I think of it as “work” but as an inch of but I definitely was not expecting came off. Oh well! “progress.” This is what I am going to THAT! He is a funny horse. When he think about tomorrow, because today I is feeling good, his eyes get very shiny Day 5: made myself too intense and even and wide, he will try to snap at you a lit- Tomorrow we will go to the though my work did get better...I wasn’t tle bit, and he will do a HUGE cat International show at Lingen, about an satisfied in my head, and that’s not stretch on the cross ties when you brush hour away. We will get to see some good. The question is: “How do we his withers. He’s always been the wild great riders show tomorrow....Laura take that winning/determined attitude one of the bunch, but he is very talent- Bechtolsheimer, Christoph Koschel, and coat it with a little relaxation, ed and smart. , etc. It should be focus, and fun?” How do we keep that When I got back on as soon as we awesome! winning drive, but take the edge off of caught him, he knew that what he did the stress or the frustration? I think that was unacceptable, but he still tried to Day 10: This weekend we show at every athlete must face this question be naughty. However, he was really hot Duisburg. We drive there Saturday many times in their life, as it is a very and light on my aids after the whole morning at 10 am, ride the team test in important question. incident, so our whole lesson ended up the big indoor ring, and then the top six really well. After I finished with him, will go on to the freestyle under the Day 16: Today we arrived at Hof Frau Endres suggested that I put him in lights outside at 9pm! So exciting. We Kasselmann in Hagen for the show. the sand paddock so that he could get better get our corners down so we make Farm Kasselmann is an absolutely gor- some bucks out and relax his body. He the top 6!!! geous showgrounds with so much going certainly did that! on and beautiful places to show! It was Next was Dewey, and he was very Day 14: Duisburg was interesting really exciting to arrive here today. All good. Frau Endres had me practice this past Saturday. I had two good, of the riders, both show jumpers and some trot work from the team test, and steady rides with no mistakes on both of dressage are in nice long, spacious tents. gave me some pointers on how to per- my ponies which was very good… It is so cool because when you walk fect it. We also worked on the straight- Because the show, the riders, and the down the aisles of the tents, you see ness and fluidity of the canter walk judges were all local, the girl from the banners and flags for so many different transitions on the center line. And of USA seemed very strange to them and countries and you hear a mix of so course, we also worked on waiting for maybe a little uncomfortable for many different languages buzzing the rhythm and enjoying it when you them....this was to be expected. It was a through the air. It was so much fun to get it instead of pushing for more. very good experience and a great warm see so many young people all here for After an eventful morning, the rest up for Hagen. what is basically a Jr Olympics. I can’t of the day was very quiet. We finished I just have to work hard, focus, and wait to meet some of them over the the work at the stable, went for dinner, stay relaxed at the same time. That’s weekend!! and finally washed the sand out of my the hard part of preparing. You want to (continued on page 14)

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Day 21: Wow! What a weekend! the big gala on Saturday night for all of Right now I am just so excited that I got The show turned out to have early the riders and had so much fun. to be there. That I got to live it and mornings, long days, late nights, and Dancing, talking, and having fun with breathe it all the way through. Instead SO MUCH FUN!!! I still can’t believe all of the other riders, show jumpers and of breaking down, we stepped up and that I got to go. dressage was so much fun! We were out laid down our very best. I gained the The first day was the jog Thursday very late! respect of a lot of people, made new and that was certainly interesting! I The next day was Sunday. Day of the friends, and I am ready to continue my rode both of the ponies before the jog so finale. It was the freestyle so I was loose education as an up and coming dressage they could warm up (and be a little and confident. This was where I want- rider. Being here was the most amazing tired because they can sometimes be ed to be, and I got there. A lot of peo- experience, and I don’t think that I wild). They were both super and I was ple came to watch me that day. would have changed anything. confident that we would have a normal, Supporters from the USA, really close uneventful jog. WRONG! Guffy was friends, and people I had never met Day 28: Ponies are going very well very naughty! As we were doing our before came to watch my kur. It was so and I have been learning so much every practice jog, he kicked up, reared, and much fun! Dewey and I rose to the day! The other day Frau Endres was out took me out with his hind legs! I was occasion and laid down a really nice of town, so the girls and I decided that dragged through the dirt for a couple of kur. Dewey performed his grand prix we would take all of the horses on the seconds until the reins broke and he half passes with ease and accuracy, and farm including mine, and jump them. was loose!!! Luckily we were in an the highlight was definitely the canter Poor Guffy was so confused, so we had indoor and there was no where for him work which was awesome! A lot of peo- to work on his striding. His signature to go. Needless to say I was very dirty! ple that I met here that came to watch move is to take little strides up until the But the horses were healthy and ready said that they had me in the low 70s! jump, and to make the very last stride to compete…. And they know their stuff!!!! It was so HUGE!!! Apparently he thought it was The next day was the first day of cool though! Seeing all of those great fun! He was adamant about doing it his competition. Guffy was very good in the riders and knowing that I came here way, but he was finally convinced to warm up that day, but got very scared in and competed with them and came to jump like a normal horse. It was really the ring and felt like he climbed into play ball. I now realize that for your first cool to do because Guffy is a pony that the snail shell to hide. It was too bad time in Europe, it’s not all about the naturally moves a little slower behind, because he felt so good in the warmup, scores. This is what it is all about: and the jumping made him really quick but I had another chance with the 1. Having Fun behind and attentive. His program is horse that counted for a score. Dewey 2. Riding well now jumping at least once a week! was very good. We put down a test with 3. Feeling confident These past couple lessons we have no mistakes, great collection, and good 4. Making friends really been focusing on relaxation, precision. 5. Living the dream flexion, and quick hindlegs in all The next day, Saturday was the indi- This weekend was absolutely amaz- collected movements. Frau Endres vidual test which qualified you for the ing. I learned so much from dressage has been teaching me that the key finale which was the kur. This test was and jumper riders. I made friends with is in using quicker, sharper aids and not not quite as good as the one before, but people of both disciplines, and even to push for the collection for long peri- we still managed to make it into the kur. reunited with some old European ods of time to get the collection. This I was so excited, because that was all jumper friends that I had met in Florida stresses the horse too much and shuts that I wanted to do....get into the kur. last year! The scores and the “first time down the hindlegs because you prevent We were all so excited and we went to politics” are not important right now. the movement from moving through

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Day 38: The ponies have been great! Guffy is enjoying his program of jump- ing at least once a week, and Dewey and I continue to develop a better tempo in the trot. The jumping has made Guffy so nice though. He is much quicker on the hind leg and it feels like he is having more fun. I like doing all of the work on my own. Even though there is a lot to do and can be stressful at times, it is always nice at the end of away in Warendorf. Guffy jumped really am not sitting up. It’s all about finding the day to know that everything was well. He is really getting used to the the happy medium, and today I found done exactly the way it should be. I love exercises. We jump on a circle to engage it. It really helped me to feel like I was that feeling of accomplishment. This is the hind end and quicken his reflexes pushing the hind legs down and under the least of my problems though. What for collection, and then we jump regu- in the collection with my shoulders. might be a problem is when I have to do lar verticals and crosses. He has so This means that not only did I push my my laundry. I hope that one of the staff much fun doing these exercises....espe- shoulders back, but I pushed them members will be around to help me cially the bounce jumps where he has to down too. This makes you arch your because my German does not cover be really fast and light on his feet. back kind of where your shoulder washing machine settings! Dewey and I just worked some ground blades meet... then your shoulders are poles to loosen his back. When we go back, your neck is tucked in, your core Day 69: Things have been amazing over ground poles, he really starts to muscles automatically go to work, and here! The ponies have been so great. loosen in his back and swing more in his your seat becomes not hard on the back Dewey and I have really found a clear, body, creating more cadence and relax- but “softly solid” so that you can still powerful, and cadenced rhythm in the ation. This is good for him because his allow the back to come up. It was like a trot work. Guffy has become so power- personality is a little tense, which can chain of events after I did that....my ful and quick in his hind legs than ever carry over to the concept of cadence. seat was quiet but solid, my hands were before. Our walk pirouettes are so good When he is loose, then he really grows quiet, my legs had a soft but solid con- now. I have also been able to do a little and swings in his gaits. nection with the sides of my horse, and jumping with Guffy which has been a a quiet, active, and loose collection was fun release from the dressage work Day 73: Today I made the most found. every once and a while. amazing personal discovery ever. This weekend I am going to Aachen I am so happy to have internet right Sometimes for me, I have trouble bal- to watch the German National now because I can watch our USA ancing my position. Sometimes when I Championships!!! I am so stoked. I am selection trials and I 1 champs online focus too hard on having a really going to watch both jumping and dres- from Gladstone. Definitely a place I straight and solid position, I lose ability sage, because there is so much to learn hope to be in the future! to sit with the rhythm because my seat from everything. The best of the best becomes hard. Or sometimes, when I Germans will be there, and it’s at gor- Day 71: Today the ponies got a nice think of being loose and going with the (continued on page 16) jumping day while Frau Endres was rhythm, I am not straight enough and I

15 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK The Michael Poulin Fund Provides “Dream” Funding! (continued) it, how to maintain it, and how to use it. This has become such an important part of my lessons. Having the right position in the movements really does get you the extra points. Not just because it looks nice, but also because when the rider is balanced and riding from the core, the horse is balanced and can maintain collection and swing. Things have been really nice here. The weather is a little cold and rainy now, but it’s nice to have a break from the heat. The horses have been loving the cool weather. The only bad part is that Guffy rolled in the mud the other day out in the field, and it’s too cold to give him a bath! Even though I brushed him for an hour, he is still dirty! Of course he had to roll directly in the pit geous Aachen! I will be sure to report the junior and young rider kurs, and the of mud, right!? Oh well, that’s Guffy! back about the championships! final jumping competition. There were some that were really nice. My overall Isabelle returned September 2nd. To Day 77: The Aachen showgrounds impression was that the choreography read more about her experience, visit her are absolutely gorgeous....and of course was very well put together and flowed blog at www.isabellenml.blogspot.com the big stadiums. Talk about atmos- for all the riders, but the choice of music phere! Saturday, we watched the pony and ability to interpret it in the ring was dressage, the young rider dressage, and not good for all the riders. Most of the The Michael Poulin Dressage Fund the junior and young rider jumping riders were off of their music by a lot, was established at The Dressage classes. For the dressage, everyone was and their choice of music was a little Foundation in 2003, to provide support extremely accurate in their test riding. boring....kind of like background music. for innovative programs that enhance It was amazing! The rider positions The points were won because of the the sport of dressage. Michael’s friends, were ok. We saw a lot of riders with great technical accuracy in the move- family, and admirers established the either slouched upper bodies or really ments, definitely not artistically. It was Fund in his honor. In previous years, loose and wobbly backs. However, every really awesome to see rides with per- this Fund awarded a grant to Kaitlyn single rider had excellent leg positions. fectly executed movements and no mis- Hamilton (MI) to represent the United The jumping was great too. I watched takes, even if the music was a little off. States at the 2005 FEI Young Rider the jumper warm up for a while and saw Overall it was a great, inspiring World Cup Dressage Final in Frankfurt, one rider do the most perfect walk and weekend. I can’t wait until I can show Germany, and a grant to two-time canter pirouettes before beginning with there myself one day! Brentina Cup winner, Elizabeth Austin jumping to get his horse on the hind leg. (VT) to train with Klaus Balkenhol in It was really cool to see. Day 80: These past couple days have Germany. We went back on Sunday to watch been all about position...how to achieve

16 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK 2009 Gifted Scholarship Recipients Talk about their 2010 Training Experiences! For complete reports from all 9 Regions, visit our website, www.dressagefoundation.org.

defined hollow. My entire position My horse Gisele is a 5 year old came under attack: My legs became Hanoverian mare. I started her quieter with the leg under body, heel myself, very slowly allowing her to under hip, shoulders over hips. mature mentally as well as physically. Incredibly, Dollar’s front came up with At almost 6 she was ready to go away the various “fiddling” described. for a week of real Dressage school. Tonight at Debbie’s is Dressage At the end of the week there was a Movie Night. About ten women noticeable difference in both Gisele attend, bringing movies and lots of fat- and I. My seat was more stable and tening food. Debbie points out vari- quiet. I was looking up again, shoul- Photo courtesy of Pattie Kirkland ous Olympiads using half-halts—who ders relaxed, softer wrists and longer Deborah Howard, Region 1 would have noticed? Could this be legs. Gisele was more forward, supple, any better? much more willing to move off my leg How often does a busy mother get Debbie teaches me how to use yarn and steadier in the bridle. to really take time to pursue her to button-braid Dollar’s mane and This week was absolutely wonder- “obsession” as my thirteen year old shows me how to correctly wrap ful! It took me away from my daily life often describes my horse passion? Dollar’s legs. This lesson is invalu- stressors and gave me a lot more time The answer would have been rarely able: People just assume you know to bond with Gisele. It was a treat to without all this wonderful help. the basics, but you often don’t when watch her in the field, spend more Summary of plan success: I told you have your first riding lesson at age time brushing and massaging her. Debbie Rodriguez I wanted to “fiddle 39. I’m 49 now and I still often fish The experience made a huge differ- (aka: Half-halting) less with Dollar for basic showing information. ence in our Dressage Education and and have him stay with me more. It Words cannot describe how much I my mental state. Thank you again for turns out that I need to “fiddle” more appreciate this learning opportunity making this possible for Adult and communicate more through half- from Carol Lavell and The Dressage Amateurs! halts (my seat, my fingers, counter- Foundation. bend) constantly with Dollar to keep him with me. Barbara Bern, Region 2 I’m feeling that “bounce” I like that equals cadence and suspension Thank You so much to The according to Debbie. I thought I had Dressage Foundation and to Carol prepared for the sitting trot; however, I Lavell for making this trip possible! I had the angle of my pelvis all wrong! I am so grateful for the opportunity to liken it to water-skiing (which, unfor- go away for a week to be totally tunately, I prefer) to the correct snow- immersed in training with my equine skiing angle. With the corrected partner! angle of pelvis, the shoulders and chest I used my scholarship money to go Barbara and Gisele training with Eugene Aballo come up, legs actually sink down 2 to Wellborn, Florida to train with leather holes, and base of spine has a Eugene Abello. (continued on page 18)

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years I have been working towards come through from behind Second Level, and even though we • To increase strength in her hind end made progress in the lessons we took, I • To obtain more self-carriage at the did not feel confident that I really canter knew when we were “correctly” col- Me: lected nor how to reliably get there. • To learn how to engage an effective I walked away with my head spin- half-halt every time by using my core ning after these 5 intensive days, but I muscles also made great progress with each of • To learn how to use my leg aids with- the horses and got a clear game plan out gripping and without being a Katharina, Klaus, and Olympia for the immediate future. It limp noodle Katharina Nowotny-Boles, involved lots of transitions for all…. • To learn how to have an indepen- Region 3 I am very grateful to The Dressage dent seat at the sitting trot Foundation and the Gifted Fund that We discussed other issues that had Transitions, Transitions, Transitions - afforded me the opportunity to work developed between the application My Gifted Weekend with Ed with Ed and I know I will carry these and the start of the program and deter- Rothkranz lessons with me for the rest of my life. mined that learning how to effectively How many transitions can you fit I also want to thank my friends who use the warm-up would be invaluable. into a 50 minute dressage lesson? helped achieve this dream: Nancy Ulla suggested we start with unmount- 100, 500, 1000? I still don’t know for Spear, who encouraged me to apply ed work using the I-Gallop and large sure and stopped counting mid-way. and proofread my Gifted application; Pilates ball. We used the I-Gallop, an As Ed says - you have to feel how many Pam Bullington, my trainer and friend, electronic simulator of horse gaits, to is enough. And when in doubt, do 50 whom I stayed with; Ed & Helga allow me to feel the exact movement more. And even though it sounds very Rothkranz, who were gracious hosts; in my body while at the walk, trot and tedious, the results were magical as the Marie Lloyd, owner of Murphy; and canter. The I-Gallop was great horses come on the bit “without know- finally my husband Mike. THANK because I experienced the movement ing it.” After transition 100 the horses YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS without any concern to control, make start listening and chewing quietly. WEEKEND POSSIBLE!!! round or keep the horse forward. I After transition 300 they come under discovered that, without the horse in the back and up in the front. And by Randi Phillips, Region 5 the time we made it to canter/walk, they are so fine-tuned to my aids, that When the realization that I had I just have to think about the transi- been awarded the Carol Lavell Gifted tion and it happens. And it was all so Grant for Region 5 set in, I wanted to easy!!! do my training immediately. But let’s start at the beginning: I am I had organized my goals into two a typical middle-aged adult amateur buckets: those for Livvie and those with a full-time job as supply chain for me. project manager, a house, a garden and Olivia: of course my horses. For a couple of • To have her work over her back and Randi and Olivia

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underneath, my body could actually Jeremy is a gifted instructor, offering relax and follow the movement. The imagery to go with the work to make it Pilates ball helped me to find my bal- understandable. His keen eye doesn’t ance without gripping and develop a let horse or rider get away with any- soft draping leg. thing that isn’t working towards har- Our last day was filled with both mony. He is professional in his atti- sadness to see the week come to an tude towards his clients and his horses, end and great joy at what we had yet still has a warm personality - a spe- accomplished. We reviewed the week cial combination. and developed a plan so that I can I am grateful to my regular instruc- continue making progress while work- tor, Lisa Boyer of Boyer Dressage on Paula with Andy and Jeremy Steinberg. ing on my own. My final gift of a great Whidbey Island. She started me so week --- the First Level test; sitting to know when a friend told me about the many years ago and has encouraged the trot, smooth canter departs and Gifted grant that my dream might my riding as an older beginner. Her riding my horse rather than her riding come true. support allowed me to move beyond me!!! I read over the qualifications and my comfort level to apply for the grant. Small simple changes make a world decided to accept the challenge. I am She will be there for me as we integrate of difference. Something clicked and a 64-year-old grandma, a little out of the pieces of the work with Jeremy both Livvie and I finally got it. I am shape, a little chunky with a new right back into daily life. well on my way to understanding the hip, but dedicated to learning more My thanks to Carol Lavell for pro- mystique of the illusive half-halt. about dressage. I wasn’t able to start viding this opportunity of a lifetime to Receiving the Caroll Lavell Gifted riding until my children went away to a serious amateur, who will never go to Grant was an amazing experience. college. I spent many mom years Europe. Repeated exposure to what is right, involved in our local Pony Club, where encouragement to go for it and the I received my basic horse training, opportunity to practice with a watch- even though I didn’t realize that at the ful eye has changed my riding. Thank time. To the dismay of my husband, you everyone for making this happen. who thought that phase of our lives was fini, I took over the horse, saddle, Paula Pugh, Region 6 trailer and all the horsey items the children left behind. If I were to think of a dream outing Since we scheduled six days of con- for myself, it would be to take my horse secutive lessons, Jeremy, Andy and I and work with an inspiring instructor had the luxury of easing into our rou- for a week, away from the distractions tine – taking steps to build a solid Cyndi Craig, Region 9 of work, domestic duties and activities foundation. We started with getting – immerse myself in the equine world. Andy in a relaxed trot, fixing a few I have been seriously training and I could never do that – too much time position items for me and feeling out competing in dressage for more than away from home, too much money, too the situation. The pace was perfect for 20 years. I have definitely taken the much effort to get away. Little did I building our confidence. (continued on page 20)

19 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK 2009 Gifted Scholarship Funding Support Available Recipients Talk about their 2010 Training for Dressage Instructors Experiences! (continued)

“long, hard, winding road” but have Expanded Grants for Dressage Instructors Available learned an amazing amount along the from The Dressage Foundation. way. Beginning in 2011, additional grant funding will be It is not easy to teach a horse to do available from the Continuing Education for flying changes (even with very good Dressage Instructors Fund, originally created by coaching) when you’ve never even rid- Maryal Barnett. den a horse that was already trained to The Continuing Education for Dressage do flying changes! Instructors Fund will continue to offer annual grants I am secretly hoping for an of $1,000 (up to five per year) to USDF GMOs for ‘epiphany’ for the flying changes this instructor education, which can include the USDF Maryal Barnett week, but realistically, such epiphanies Instructor Certification Program workshops and testing, as well as other don’t happen very often. More than educational programs for Dressage instructors. likely, Marta will help me fix the In addition to the ongoing funding for USDF GMOs, this fund will underlying issues involving the flying now also offer grants ranging from $500 to $1,500 to individuals to changes, and that will allow me to go attend USDF Instructor Certification workshops, pre-certification, back home, apply those, and over time, and/or testing. the changes will improve. There will be two deadlines per year for the individual grants. I learned a lot and I am sure this is Applications will be due no later than February 1st and July 1st for going to help me with all my horses. I individual grants only. am very grateful to The Dressage GMOs may continue to apply for the annual grants throughout the year, Foundation, Carol Lavell and the applications can be submitted online, “Gifted” fund for this opportunity. I at least 90 days prior to the event. never would have even thought of tak- ing a week off work to train ‘full time’ if I had not read about this special grant.

Adult amateurs are the backbone of dressage, we salute their dedication and spirit! We are so very pleased to have been chosen to administer the Gifted Fund and award these meaning- ful scholarships to such deserving peo- ple. Carol Lavell is truly the mother of “giving back,” she has been an enthu- siastic supporter of dressage and of The Dressage Foundation. We could not do what we do without her, and our many other donors!

20 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK 2010 Trip Harting Fund Grant Recipient

Major Anders Lindgren By Betsy Labelle The second session took place in Scholarship is available annual- Lake City, Florida with Marilyn he L Program has been quite a ly to a Dressage Instructor, especial- Heath, and her wonderful laughs wonderful experience. Tracy ly those in the USDF certified pool, T helped us learn even more. The hors- Lert taught the 30 participants at Training through Fourth Level. es in Wellborn/Lake City were out- CFCC - in Ocala, Florida and then New for 2010 – this Scholarship has standing, with super uphill qualities, we watched many fantastic horses at been increased and lots of great riding. The Magnolia Charlotte Trentelman’s farm. to $10,000! Dressage indoor made the Florida Biomechanics of the Dressage Horse The application summer not melt the awesome enthu- was chief on the discussion topic. It deadline is siasm and enormous amount of dia- was an eye-opener to watch so many September 30th logue. horses with my very green judge’s every year, all The work to know the USEF eye, and to listen to the why’s of so materials must Rulebook backwards is apparent. But, many different, “in the competition be in our office the way to learning what is needed to arena” circumstances. There were by September Major Anders Lindgren know is openly shared in such a posi- tools there that I put into my 30th in order for tive way, with the floor open to all. riding/coaching/pony club Dressage your application to be considered. I would highly recommend the L Committee work toolbox...and the Visit our website for more informa- Program to anyone, especially audit- opportunity introduced a whole new tion on the process and application ing for young riders to learn how to world of judging to forms for next year. polish what the judge wants to see me. and why. Meeting other riders who have worked so hard for so many years USDF Region 9 Teaching has also been quite a nice opportuni- Excellence Award is a $5,000 ty, as our discussions have brought the annual grant to recognize and honor camaraderie of our sport together in an outstanding Region 9 Dressage such a positive light. Instructor. The 2010 nomination A special thanks to The period ended on July 1st, nomina- Dressage Foundation for their tions for the 2011 Award will be support and a special thanks to accepted beginning January 1, Trip Harting and all those 2011. involved in his life, as he would be so proud. And thanks Judy Downer and Charlotte Trentelman for letting 30 of us go through this program in Florida this summer.

Betsy Labelle

212121 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK The Violet M. Reaching More People: Hopkins Fund Ideas for Grant Applicants to Increase the A Grand Legacy Number of Auditors at Freestyle Clinics from a Grand Lady ne of the purposes of The 2) If possible, have a judge in your Dancing Horse Fund is to area who has judged freestyles he Violet M. Hopkins Fund was O increase awareness of and participa- come and give their perspective. established at The Dressage T tion in musical freestyles. As most 3) Host the educational part (the Foundation in 1996 to help support freestyle clinics can only accommo- non-riding session) of your educational programs of USDF GMOs. date a limited number of riders, freestyle clinic in a pleasant area The objective of the Hopkins Fund increasing auditor participation is or a home so auditors can get is to give financial assistance to an important part of educat- “up close and personal” USDF GMOs to help provide quality ing the dressage com- with the clinician. and effective instructional dressage munity about the fun This can be done programs to riders at all levels. and beauty of riding the evening before In 2009, the Violet M. Hopkins to music, as well as the clinic or one grants helped provide educational the practical issues of the mornings of opportunities for... involved in design- the clinic. Offer a • 9 USDF Regions ing and riding musical hot meal such as • 13 States freestyles. In addition, lasagna, salad, garlic • 18 GMOs auditors enhance the riders’ clinic bread and dessert. experience, as spectator reactions 4) Consider a raffle or silent auc- • 255 Riders to the music are important for rid- tion as part of your clinic. This • 789 Auditors/Attendees ers to consider in selecting music. adds to the fun and makes it Over $24,000 was awarded in 2009 The following are some ideas more of an “event.” Visit www.dressagefoundation.org The Dancing Horse Fund commit- 5) Freestyle clinics are also social for application details. tee members suggest you consider events, so market it as such. for increasing auditor participation Make it fun! at your clinic. These are based on 6) Expenses associated with the successful freestyle clinics the mem- above suggestions should be Vi Hopkins bers have participated in and can be nominal (rider and judge volun- applied to other types of clinics as teer their time, donations for the well. raffle/auction, volunteers pre- 1) Invite a top level freestyle rider pare food). The auditor fees to from your area to give a demon- cover additional expenses should stration of their freestyle at your be reasonable so those attending clinic. Ask them to share their feel they received “value for experience in creating and per- their dollar.” forming a freestyle.

22 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK Jennifer Williams and Wistar to Train in Germany!

he Anne L. Barlow Ramsay American-bred horse in Europe. train with Catherine Haddad. Jennifer TAnnual $25,000 Grant was Additionally, the horse and rider team also plans to compete Wistar while in established by Dr. Ramsay through a must show the ability to move forward Germany. Jennifer said “Training and Charitable Remainder Unitrust. It has in High Performance competition. competing in Europe will give Wistar been Dr. Ramsay’s vision to enhance On Saturday July 24th, at Dressage and me experience in how the the sport of Dressage, in particular, she at Lamplight in Wayne, Illinois, Maryal European show system works, will give Barnett, Board Member of The us experience with larger crowds and wanted to provide financial support for Dressage Foundation presented the venues, and will help acclimate us to talented American-bred horses. Dr. 2010 Anne L. Barlow Ramsay $25,000 the highest level of competition - inter- Ramsay worked closely with us to cre- Grant to Jennifer S. Williams, of Yelm, national competition. The Anne L. ate this special award, which was start- Washington. Jennifer is to be com- Barlow Ramsay Grant will allow me to ed in 2009. mended for having been chosen as the experience and learn from competing The purpose of the Anne L. Barlow winner from a group of strong appli- abroad, something I only dreamed Ramsay Annual Grant is to showcase cants, by a Selection Committee com- about before the award.” talented American-bred horses ridden prised of distinguished dressage leaders. The Board and Staff of the by United States citizens, by providing This fall, Jennifer will use the Foundation congratulate Jennifer and funds to train and compete in Europe. $25,000 award to take her American- wish her all the best this fall in The recipient must demonstrate an bred horse, H.S. Wistar to Germany to Germany! ability to be an ambassador for the

Maryal Barnett (right) presenting the Ramsay Grant plaque to Jennifer S. Williams. Paula Helm (left) also attended the presentation. Courtesy of Fire and Earth Photography Design (fireandearthphoto.com)

23 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK Carol Lavell Dressage Prize Application DeadlineAd December v an 13, c e 2010–Two d Prizes Available!

Who Should Apply ~ A talented, committed, qualified rider whose plan is to reach and excel at the elite, international standards of high performance Dressage. ~ A rider who shows merit and need. ~ A model of both horsemanship and sportsmanship - a person who actively demonstrates the 3 C’s: Courteous, Considerate, Cooperative. ~ A rider who respects horses and humans alike. ~ Someone who will use the funds for 3. Employment Record: Outline your 6. Financial: Tell us about your financial further education of the horse and rider employment history, working from the needs, and how this $25,000 Prize will team. present backwards, giving us employer help to translate your Dressage Plan ~ A rider whose horse teammate has name/s, location, dates of employment, into action. What kind of financial potential to grow and succeed at High and brief descriptions of your work. assistance and/or sponsorship have you Performance Levels. 4. Your Dressage Plan: Please give us received to get where you are now? Applicants can re-apply for the Prize each your Plan for progression to competitive 7. Required Application Attachments: year. The Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage excellence at the high performance lev- a) Recommendation letters from one Prize winner will be announced in els of Dressage. Be thorough, but suc- (1) “R” Judge, one (1) “S” Judge, and February each year. cinct. one (1) “I” Judge. Do not request 5. Your Dressage Resumé –History, and submit reference letters from How To Apply Background, Training, Performance: “O” Judges. The following list of subject categories Please give us a complete resumé b) Two (2) letters of personal must be included in your application, of your Dressage history to-date. recommendation from Dressage which is to be typewritten or computer This should include your training, Professionals who have high generated. instruction, competition record, levels performance credentials. No handwritten applications will be accepted. at which you are riding, scores, clinics/ c) DVD of you and your horse(s) Visit our website, www.dressagefoundation.org, symposia in which you have ridden, that include training progress made for complete instructions and an application details of instructor or judge certifica- in piaffe, passage and collected form. tion, your national ranking by USDF, canter work. 1. Personal Information: Complete and USET Foundation, USEF, awards, hon- 8. Mailing Instructions: The Dressage sign an application form. Include this ors, and recognition you have received. Foundation requires that seven (7) as your cover sheet. Describe your horse(s), who will be complete sets of your application be 2. Education Record: Outline your your team-mate(s) carrying you to the sent to the Foundation office by general education history, schools upper ranks of our sport, and will help December 13th each year. We will attended, location, and undergraduate, you reach your Dressage goals and not accept applications after this date. graduate degrees, along with any objectives. Name your primary horse Application items will not be returned special courses, training or continuing along with other horses that you are to you. education you have taken. currently training.

24 DONOR DOLLARS AT WORK “I Just Love The Dressage Foundation!” Charitable Gift Annuity is Not Just About the Lifetime Income

o said Shirley Jones, when she Shirley’s effective rate of return on the invest the money during Shirley’s life- Ssigned a $25,000 Charitable Gift Charitable Gift Annuity Agreement to time, at the end of which time the Annuity Agreement with The 8.7% money is freed up for use in carrying Dressage Foundation last year. The Charitable Gift Annuity is out our mission to advance the sport of In exchange for a $25,000 cash gift, unique among all of the charitable giv- dressage. we will pay to Shirley an ing instruments, in that it Shirley said about her Gift Annuity, annuity at the annual rate These two tax is a regular debt obligation “The permanent lifetime income of 6%, or $1,500 each year advantages bring against the charity. Shirley checks are great, the tax advantages for as long as she lives. Shirley’s effective holds a signed piece of are also welcome, but basically I’m so Payments are sent quar- rate of return on paper bearing our promise proud to be helping The Dressage terly (but could be any fre- the Charitable to pay a fixed-rate lifetime Foundation, an organization I greatly quency Shirley had Gift Annuity income. The Charitable admire.” wished), at the rate of Agreement to Gift Annuity will pass out- If you would like a personalized $375 every three months. 8.7% side of her estate, so there Charitable Gift Annuity proposal The annual annuity rate are no probate, gift or prepared, please contact Melissa at of 6% is fixed for her lifetime, and will estate tax consequences. With the (402) 434-8585, or by email at never change. Charitable Gift Annuity, Shirley has [email protected]. You The Internal Revenue Service made an important charitable contri- can also visit www.dressagelegacy.org allows two solid tax advantages for bution, secured a fixed-rate lifetime to create your own presentation using making a charitable gift in this form. income, received a sizable charitable our Gift Legacy website. The first is a charitable contribution contribution income tax deduction Sherry Harker is the owner of Dust income tax deduction in the amount now, and gained some tax-free income. Buster and Shirley’s trainer and coach. of $10,119, which may be taken in the The gift is irrevocable in order to For more about the Century Club, year of the gift up to 50% of Shirley’s obtain the tax advantages. We will visit www.dressagefoundation.org. adjusted gross income, and with five additional years allowed by the IRS Shirley Jones and Dust over which to spread any unused bal- Buster pictured on their “Century Club” ride in ance if needed. 2008, and the plaque that The second tax advantage is that, of was presented to them. the $1,500 that we will pay to Shirley each year, $1,078.50 (71.9%) will be tax-free until 2022, and she will report $421.50 as ordinary income each year. We will also provide the IRS Form 1099R each January, reflecting these figures, which can then be given to tax advisors for preparation of annual tax returns. These two tax advantages bring

25 CHARITABLE PLANNED GIVING Estate Planning Estate Planning 101

Changes – So how do you start? Consider these questions: Are They Coming? • Who? Who do you want to carry out your final wishes? Who do you eath and taxes. They’re supposed want to care for minor children? to be the two certainties in life… D o matter how large or how Or your horses or pets? It is a good 2010 has been filled with uncertainty in small, don’t you want and idea to have backup choices and to the realm of estate planning. N deserve to decide who receives what discuss this with everyone before First, a little background: In 2001, the you have worked a lifetime to build? you include them in your will. estate tax rate was reduced from 55% to Everyone needs a will. Some may • What? Make a list of everything 45%, and the exemption has been steadi- need a more complex estate plan, you own with the current value - ly increasing from $675,000 (in 2001) to but we’ll start with the basics. real estate, cars, collectibles, bank $3.5 million in 2009. That same legisla- The size of your estate does not accounts, insurance policies. tion allowed the estate tax to lapse in 2010. matter. By not preparing a will or Then list your financial liabilities - Few people expected Congress to let other estate plan, you hurt those who you owe and how much. the estate tax lapse, most expected some people and causes who depend on These lists can save you time and action prior to this year. However, you. You also allow someone else to money when you meet with an Congress did not act and the estate tax determine how your assets will be attorney. was repealed January 1, 2010. distributed. Do you want the state to • Where? Where do you want your If Congress does not act this year, the decide who gets what (and who gets assets to go? Your spouse? Your estate tax will return January 1, 2011 at left out)? Most would answer “No!” children? Other family members? the same rate as in 2001 – a top rate of Estate planning is always difficult, Friends? Charitable organizations? 55% with a $1 million exemption. This there are the tax consequences to How do you envision these chang- jump would be the largest increase in a consider, family relationships and ing in the course of your life? major tax and would potentially affect needs, not to mention the thought Creating a will takes time and eight times as many tax payers. of facing your own mortality. It’s no thought, but if you take that first The math is not pretty. The tax con- wonder that so many people put it step and consider these three basic sequences of dying January 1, 2011 off. For all the reasons to procrasti- questions you will be well on your instead of December 31, 2010 are signifi- nate, there is one very good reason way to a well-crafted will. Most cant (a $2 million difference on an estate to start the process now: a properly importantly, you will have the satis- of $5 million for example). This kind of executed legal document is the only faction and peace of mind that goes uncertainty makes estate planning way to guarantee that your wishes with knowing you’re your wishes will increasingly challenging. are carried out. be carried out. Congress is facing a long list of items to tackle, elections this fall, and very little time. Will they act? Will they make any IN ADDITION TO THE ESTATE TAX ISSUE, Congress has changes retroactive to the beginning of also not acted on the Charitable IRA Rollover as of this printing. The 2010? If they do that, it will most likely be original Pension Protection Act (and subsequent extenders) have allowed challenged by the estates of some very taxpayers age 70 or older to direct up to $100,000 annually from their wealthy people who have died this year. individual retirement accounts to eligible charities, without having to It is unlikely that the current estate count the distribution as income for tax purposes. These extenders ran out tax situation will continue, but what the as of December 31, 2009. While provisions for a retroactive extension future holds is unclear. have been included in other bills, none have been passed at this time.

26 CHARITABLE PLANNED GIVING Fortifying the Financial Future of the Foundation

he Dressage Foundation T received a very large and gen- erous contribution of $1 million this summer from Mr. Gordon Cadwgan, Sr, father of Olympian Carol Lavell. Cadwgan has been a long-time sup- porter of several funds at the Foundation and of our work in general. This most recent gift was “to be used where needed most, and as the Foundation best sees fit to carry out its mission.” Our mission is to cultivate and pro- Pictured left to right: Olympian Carol Lavell, Gordon Cadwgan, Major General Jonathan Burton (Chairman, The Dressage Foundation Board of Directors), and Jan Brons (2009 vide financial support for the advance- Recipient of the $25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize). ment of dressage. adult amateurs set aside quality time in for as long as we can foresee! Our staff and Board of Directors concentrated training with a horse they Cadwgan has said that his gift was have spent several years accumulating own, away from the daily pressures of motivated by the good works of the ideas in a “Targets of Opportunity” file, job and family. With her father’s gift, Foundation, the respect it has in the projects that would benefit the sport of the amount of the scholarships has equestrian field, and the current estate dressage and further our mission. been increased to $1,000 for 2010 tax uncertainty. In the last ten years, However, as with many good ideas, grants (for training in 2011). the estate tax exemption has been they awaited funding. Cadwgan and Lavell have also regu- steadily increasing until 2010. With this gift, we will be able to pur- larly supported various other funds at Effective January 1st this year, the sue some of these projects as well as the Foundation, such as Michael estate tax was repealed. This legisla- expand a number of our present funds. Poulin’s “Olympic Dream Program,” tion, and Congressional inaction, has Carol Lavell, her family, friends and through which four top young resulted in numerous consequences donors established “The $25,000 Carol American dressage riders, accompa- and concerns to estate planners. Most Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize,” nied by two adult chaperones, are believe that Congress will take action awarded annually to provide financial taken to Europe each year for a 10-day to reinstate the estate tax at previous, assistance for coaching and training to introduction to international dressage, higher levels, and will attempt to a talented, committed, qualified rider trainers, riders, facilities and events. make this action retroactive to whose plan is to reach and excel at the This recent gift will provide additional January 1, 2010. For regular updates elite, international standards of high support to this program in the years to on issues such as this, visit performance dressage. We will now be come. www.DressageLegacy.org and sign up able to award TWO $25,000 Prizes Carol Lavell and her family are for our free e-newsletter. each year, if the Selection Committee exceptional examples of “giving back” The Dressage Foundation staff and deems that there are two qualified in our sport. They have created Board of Directors are truly grateful for applicants. machinery that will keep giving far into this gift and look forward to working Lavell also established the “Gifted the future, their gifts provide a contin- with Lavell and Cadwgan to promote Fund” at the Foundation, providing uous stream of funding that will assist dressage at all levels, to all participants! nine scholarships annually to help current and future dressage enthusiasts

27 ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION

New Staff, Expanded Programs, Big Gifts… We would like to offer the sincerest of THANK YOUS to the and a New Home! following donors for their support of this project. A permanent listing (continued) will be on display at the new the politics of any other equestrian office as well as on the website at www.dressagefoundation.org. organization,’” said John Boomer, retired President and CEO of The Cathy Alexander Anne Appleby Dressage Foundation. Maryal and Charles Barnett After running the Foundation for Rod, Debbie, and Heidi Basler over 10 years, John and Lynn Beth A. Baumert Mrs. Sarah Blackman Boomer felt it was time to enjoy Dr. James and Betsy Bobenhouse their retirement. They created and Jenny Johnson, John Boomer and Clay Teske Vivien A. Bobo implemented a well-thought out and (l to r) discuss the new office space. John and Lynn Boomer Annis Buell thorough Transition Plan. They hired handed off to Jenny and Melissa. I felt Major General Jonathan R. Burton replacement staff (although Jenny and very strongly that securing a perma- Barbara A. Cadwell Melissa question if anyone could ever Gordon E. Cadwgan, Sr. nent home in downtown Lincoln, “replace” John and Lynn!), trained Kevin and Inez Campbell Nebraska was one item that needed to The Carr Family them and introduced them to the stay on my list until it became a cer- L. Dwight Cherry Board of Directors, staff and key figures Concorde Management tainty. This is the ultimate testimonial in dressage. John worked diligently Dr. and Mrs. Dana Cooley to the work my father began in 1989.” Barbara Doherty with Karin Reid Offield on the recent “With the help of a small, select The Dreitzlers Working Capital Campaign to provide Cynthia Dunoyer group of donors, we have been able to funding for several key initiatives. The Priscilla Endicott bring this dream to reality,” said Lillian Floyd final piece of the transition plan was Melissa Filipi, Development Director Janet Foy the permanent office space. for the Foundation. “We worked close- Nina Fricke “With this final piece in place, Lynn John H. Fritz ly with Nebraskans, or former- Max and Doris Gahwyler and I can retire knowing that the Nebraskans – those whose families Gretchen Giltner Foundation is secure and in very capa- studied and trained with Lowell – as Sherry Guess ble hands,” said John Boomer. “There Dr. Anne Haecker well as long-term, close personal/ were many ideas and plans that crossed Marna Hamilton equestrian friends of his to get this job Sue Hughes my desk during the last ten years. done. We are very Carol Judge Several of these have now been Fred and Vivian Kiechel excited to be moving to Lazelle Knocke our new home, it’s a Dr. Earl Larson wonderful way to Marianne Ludwig Ann Mactier honor Lowell Boomer, Michael Matson as well as being a very Margaret Meeker smart financial deci- Marsha Montgomery sion for the future of Nebraska Dressage Association Judith Noone the Foundation.” Gigi Nutter Gerhard Politz Michael Poulin Theodore and Judith Sunder Eliza Sydnor Clay Teske Lynn and John Boomer Art and Carol Thompson

28 ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION The Dressage Foundation Donors 2006-2009 Walter and Pat Albert II General & Mrs. Jonathan R. Burton John and Nancy Crowley Cathy Alexander Vicky Busch Cunningham & Cunningham All Dressage Association Mark and Judith Byrne Livestock Alpha Dressage Association Kenneth and Carrie Cabral Dakota Dressage & Eventing Anonymous Donors Harold and Sally Cadman Dallas Dressage Anne Appleby Gordon E. Cadwgan Carol Daly Lois Arnold Gordon E. and May R. Cadwgan Elizabeth Darden Axial Financial Foundation Joan Darnell Jayne Ayers Kevin and Laura Callahan Deb Davenport Elizabeth Babinski-Shepard Kevin and Inez Campbell Theresa Davidson Joy Bahniuk Martha and Wayne Campbell Delta Dressage Carol Bailey Elizabeth Carls Dorothy Demis Andrew and Joanne Barclay Christel Carlson Jena Dick Maryal and Charlie Barnett Joseph Carr and Karen Winn Mimi Dickerson Nan Barta John Casey Jr. Jan Dickinson Beth Baumert Sue Malone Casey Beverly and Darrell Dickinson Rodney Basler, MD Centerline Dressage Erika Dluzniewski Carol Batchelder CenterLine Dressage Barbara Doherty Kathy Beal Central TX DS Arthur Douglas Dean Beaman Central Vermont Dressage Brian and Carey Douglas Terri Becker Association Downman Family Foundation Janet Bell & Tom Benson Charles Chapin Ralph F. Dreitzler III Marilyn Bernstein Joni Cherbo Dressage 4 Kids Suzanne Berube Alexander and Sally Chionsini Dressage Training Online.com Anna Carner Blangiforti Rick Chowanec Wendy J. Drumm Carlene Blunt Terry Ciotto Gallo R. Bruce Duchossois Bruce and Patricia Brousseau Cindy Collins Eugene Dueber, Lt Col USMC (Ret) Jonathan Burton Leslie Conkin Lila W. Heiney-Duncan Vivien & Stephen Bobo Elizabeth Clark Margaret Duprey John and Carolyn Boomer Hilary Clayton Jason Dye Lowell Boomer Hilary Clayton & Richard Curle Eastern NY D & CTA Patricia Boyd Sophie H. Pirie Clifton & Eastern States D & CTA Nancy Braese Roger L. Clifton Priscilla Endicott Brashear Tangora PLC Christine Clorite Marie English and Virginia Pagano Chester Braun Leslie Cokin Eno, Boulay, Martin and Elizabeth Braverman Jennifer Concour Donahue LLP Joan Briggs Connecticut Vintage Equ. Inc. Zena Ervin Karen Izzi Bristing Kathy Connelly Essex Equine, Inc. Marcy Brooks Mary Jean Connolly Carey Evans Deirdre I. Bryan Timi Crain Carla Evans Annis Buell Regina Cristo Paul Farley & Jan Bergman

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Donors to The Dressage Foundation (continued)

Susan Fawcett Robert L. Hansen Charles and Amy Kurfman Fern Feldman Hansmann Family Foundation/ Molly Lane Marilyn Fischer Jane McKean Patricia Lange The Fisher-Yan Family Foundation Deborah Harlan Amy Larson Maureen Fitzpatrick Mary Lou Harper Marc Lauritsen Frederick and Betty Flemming H. Russel Hart Carol Lavell Meg Flemming Sheila Hatch Tom Lavell Rhonda Fogel Carol Ann Head Margo Leithead Lilo Fore Marilyn Heath Llano Estacado DA Janet and Michael Foy Connie Hellwig R.M. and Johanna Lombardi Edward and Lisa Frackiewicz Elizabeth F. Hestnes Longview Farm Judea Franck Donna Higgenbotham Janet Loring Arlean Francomano Houston Dressage Society Kirsten Lotter Brigitte Franzen Mary Howard Lucena Construction Candace Frazer Wm and Suzanne Hunter Marianne Ludwig Nina Fricke Idaho Dressage & Eventing Micaela Mabragana Gerri Friedberg Jim & Lois Innis Ann Mactier Friends at Borderland Wendy Insinger Carolyn Madison Friends of Trip Harting Bob and Pat Irving Susan Malone Casey John H. Fritz Renee Isler Mary Alice Malone Brett Gaby Nan Jandasek Mane Events- Rebecca Pennington Max and Doris Gahwyler Patricia Jane Za and Donald Manocherian Terry Ciotti Gallo Brian and Clare Jeannotte Alice Martin Brenda Gast Deborah Jeffries Leigh Martin Loretta Gavin Jenny Johnson Edward J. Mahoney III Emily Gershberg Melinda Johnson Jerri Mason Phillip Giltner Shirley G. Jones Ariel Matisse Irene and Amy Gimbel Carol Judge Michael Matson Jessica Ginsburg Helen E. Justison Jacqueline McCabe Tina Gluch Mary Kahan Mary Sue McCarthy Brent Gluch Susan Kalina Sandra McConnell Jerry and Mary Goldberg Emily Kannenstine Cathy McCormick Bruce and Anette Grant Kansas Dressage & EA Debbie McDonald Lendon F. Gray Kansas City Dressage Society Maria McFadden Winifred P. Gray James & Mary Kanter Julie McKean T.S. Greatrex Lisa Peterson Kelley Mary Anne McPhail Lauren Griffin Patricia C. Kendall Margaret Meeker Al Guden Courtney King-Dye Ellie Metelits Sherry Guess Lazelle Knocke Midwest Dressage Association Charles and Mrs. Gurrisi Kevin and Jennifer Koppy Elizabeth and Robert Milburn Bill Hamilton Kimberly Koran Marsha Montgomery Marna Hamilton Anne Kuhns Carol Nelson

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New England DA Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Roth Robert and Claudia Tarlov Jon Gray Noll Mary Royce Emily Tears Tom Noone John and Victoria Rule Thomas and Jennifer Tears Nova Chapter VADA M/M Stanley Rumbough Telesis Inc. Rita and Bogdan Nowak Dawn Ruthven Melanie Tenney Gigi Nutter Marsha and Gerald Sangster Clay & Carol Teske John and Karen Oates Darren and Robyn Sarno Sharon Teply Kathryn O’Brien Susan Saunders Christine Theriault Michael OBrien Jane Savoie Judith Thompson O.D. Fisher Charitable Foundation Lisa Schmidt Tony & Maywin Thoreson Oklahoma DS Jennifer Schrader-Williams George and Prudence Thurston Karin Reid Offield Marsha Schumacher Timken Super Precision Gayle Pacquin Cathy and Thomas Schwartz Tri-State Dressage Association PanaPesca USA Corp. Tricia Scott Peter and Jennifer Triolo Frank R. Parker III Elizabeth Searle & Jeff Moore Evie Tumlin Annette Peterson Terry Shook Karen Tyrer & Family Catherine and Branes Peterson Felisberto and Orintha Silva Enrique and Ann Unanue Susan Petrowicz Silvercryst Farm USPC Middle California Region Mary Phillips Victoria Kahn-Sinclair Julie Van Horn Margaret Pietras Annis Singleton Buell Van Kampen Foundation John & Dianne Pingree Henrietta Siodlowski Guy Vaughn Gerhard Politz Katherine Smith Jean Vinios Marion Poynter Rebecca Snell Nicholas Vinios Benjamin Pratt Melissa Snitzer Joan and Richard Waak Mitzi Presnell Hannah Soderstrom Theresa Wagner Purrcynth Martin and Toni Sosnoff Foundation Monique Waldron Barbara Putnam Nancy Spear Butch and Lorraine Walker Jr. Anne Barlow Ramsay John and Mary Beth Stanek Melanie Ware Marjory Read Frances Steinwedell Howard & Nancy Webber Drs. Christine & Brenda Reed Theresa Stephens Kyle Webber Bess Reineman Elizabeth Sterling Family Shelley and Simon Welch Debra and Steven Reinhardt Maggie Stonecipher Barbara Westerlund Philip Rice Elizabeth Stokes Judi Whipple Judith H. Richter Libby Stokes Jocelyn Wiese Susan Rizkalla Sheldon and Judith Streisand Fund Karen & Paul Wiesner Pinky Roberts Amy Stuhr Kindra Wilson Ernest and Evelyn Robinson Wm and Carolyn Sullivan Wisconsin Dressage & CTA Rocky Mountain DS Theodore and Judith Sunder Wolfson Estate John R. Rodenburg Jr. Ted and Judy Sunder Beth Wood Debbie Rodriguez Margene Swarts Sylvia Workman Chris Roseberry Lisa Abicht-Swensen Cindi Wylie Michelle Rosenthal Cindy Sydnor Lois Yukins

31 The Dressage Foundation is excited to announce that the Century Club will reach 80 Teams this fall!

hat an incredible milestone The Century Club was formed at The “hopefully the Century Club will be in Wfor this program recognizing Dressage Foundation in 1996, at the the forefront of a very interesting oppor- Dressage riders and horses whose com- suggestion of Max Gahwyler (CT), who tunity for Seniors and Dressage as bined age totals 100 years or more. with his horse Prinz Eugen, became Recreational and Therapeutic riding. It To join the growing Club, visit our team # 2 in the Century Club. really is challenging and has long-term website at www.dressagefoundation.org The first “Century Club” ride, held in goals and benefits.” and click on “The Century Club” for 1996, featured Lazelle Knocke and her This is a wonderful group, not only instructions and an application form. teammate Don Perignon. Lazelle’s ride experienced in horsemanship, but in the You can also call our office at came after her extensive ‘three year various and unique life experiences. 402-434-8585 and we can mail the vacation’ away from riding due to information to you. surgery and rehab time. As she said,

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