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þ COLUMNS what’s up? – 2 Dancing With Horses barn dirt – 4 jr/yr – 6 By Leslie Morris, SEDA Dressage Chair LSU vet school – 8 newsworthy – 24 ver the years, members have requested was extremely informative. Cynthia has a long þ EVENTS Odifferent types of clinics, so when I was list of clients that have successfully ridden loma fowler clinic – 3 approached about a freestyle clinic I was freestyles designed by her. The lecture also fleur de leap – 17 excited. Freestyle is something I’ve always included a wine and cheese social with linda strine clinic – 19 wanted to do. I’d been fortunate to have wonderful food prepared by Brooke Sifert. le bon temps – 20 attended two freestyle clinics in the past, one Brooke is magic with food! I am so lucky she is warmblood inspection – 21 calendar, (insert) in England and one in Virginia, so I knew always willing to help me with her food SEDA members would enjoy this opportunity. creations at our clinics.

þ MEMBERSHIP The result was a unique experience offered by Stirling Farm hosted the clinic at their schooling standings – 11 SEDA this past August first through third. beautiful facility. Thanks to David Banister and member report – 13 Our clinician was Cynthia Collins of Luna Francie Stirling, everything was ready when scholarship report – 14 Tunes Freestyles. She began the clinic with a Cynthia and I arrived on Friday afternoon. TV scholarship application – 15 lecture Friday night on the rules and ins and and DVD player for the lecture, dressage arena volunteer hours – 17 outs of freestyles. Her insight and experience member report – 18 Continued on page 7 recognized standings – 20 eventing standings – 22 event/volunteer forms – 23 classifieds – 27 contacts – 28 membership form, (insert)

þ RESULTS hunter’s bluff schooling – 12

þ ADVERTISERS LSU vet school – 9 ree photographics – 10 warmblood inspection – 21 facility/trainer directory – 26 S C I H P A R G O T O H P E E R © Clinician Cynthia Collins offers guidance to Nancy Burba on Checkers as they choreograph a musical freestyle.

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Off Course is published bi-monthly by SEDA, a non-profit, educational UP? organization, and provided as a service to its members. News items, show results, calendar of events, Always Something Going On! interviews, reviews, photos, articles on all aspects of By Nicole Landreneau, Off Course Editor Dressage, Eventing, and member activities are incorporated. t’s certainly been a busy summer, and it’s eats besides. Hopefully, there is enough interest Ihard to believe that fall is upon us once and we can offer this clinic again. (HINT: let T again. I won’t be sorry to see the hot weather Leslie Morris know if you’re interested!) It’s a leave us, that is for sure. But, the heat aside, way to to do something different with dressage. Nicole Landreneau designer / editor this summer wasn’t all bad – a lot of fun things Plus, clinic attendance can be so valuable – read Judi Dauterive and took place for our members! all about Kalie Beckers’ experience on page 14. Ky Mortensen For starters, there was the schooling show August had the Olympics, too ... on a grand contributing editors in June at Hunter’s Bluff. My horse has been scale, and the ‘mini’ version. I thoroughly Terri Chabaud plagued with a slow-healing bruise, so I missed enjoyed watching the talented riders from all advertising manager that one. Scores and photos are further on in over the world compete in Beijing. It was the Margaret Rice and this issue. There was the State 4-H Show, too, first time I was able to watch most of the Barbara Merritt and you’ll be impressed by what some of our equestrian events in their entirety (thanks to mail mavens SEDA youngsters have accomplished! These streaming video), and hopefully many of you kids are amazing! were able to view it as well. It was very N We also had our first ever Musical Freestyle enlightening. I can’t wait to see the photos and Clinic this August. I had to be out of town, so I read the reports from our own local “Mini Off Course encourages member submissions but missed that one, too (I have bad timing this Olympics”, either – that should be great fun! reserves the right to edit, year!). I sure wish I could have attended – it More on that in the next issue. reject, or use materials as and seems I missed a fantastic opportunity to learn Be sure to read through these pages as there when deemed appropriate. If all about choreographing a musical freestlye ... is a lot going on during this last quarter of the your item is time sensitive, you may wish to consider and some fabulous year! Happy reading and happy riding! S placing an advertisement.

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| 2 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 OFFERED BY SEDA Loma Fowler Clinic Tidbits... SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008 Mark your calendars The SEDA membership year ends November 30. Make sure to renew for Loma Fowler will be at Stirling Farm. Lessons will be $125 for members / $135 for 2009 so you don’t miss non-members for a 45 minute private session and $75 for a 1 hour semi-private session out! Renewal forms are on the back of the calendar (non-members $85). To reserve a lesson with Loma, please send check (payable to insert. SEDA) for lesson or lessons with the form below and a copy of your horse’s negative Advertise in the 2009 Coggins to: Leslie Morris, 238 Papworth Ave., Metairie, LA 70005 Region 9 Omnibus Deadline for all ads, SEDA MEMBERS SHOULD ONLY SIGN UP FOR 2 PRIVATE LESSONS. IF YOU including show pages, WOULD LIKE MORE RIDES IN THE CLINIC, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR SEMI- regional list pages, etc. is PRIVATE LESSONS. September 19. Download the submission form at: This clinic will fill on a first-received basis as per SEDA rules. Opening date is Aug. 20. www.usdfregion9.org New Horse Item on the Every effort will be made to group riders and horses according to levels for semi private Market: The STAY-PUT lessons, so indicate on form. Call Leslie at 504-833-7923 if you have any questions. BLANKET™ Design uses velcro closures Stirling Farm will have stalls available. Indicate if you need a stall…$25 per night and and unique wrap-around $15 per day. Please pay for stall when you arrive. leg sleeves. Closures are adjustable, easy to use and offer a very secure fit. This blanket has four-way stretch Polartec Windpro SEPTEMBER 26-28 LOMA FOWLER fabric, is water-resistant DRESSAGE CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM and breathable quality. www.IronHorseBlankets.com

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| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 3 driving team. I was mounted on Star, a lawn mower for three weeks. It took me Barn Dirt Highland mare who was buxom to say the days to find my rose bushes which had By Judi Dauterive least. It was like riding a walrus! I was been entirely engulfed. looking down on acres of jiggling blubber I had barely reclaimed the patio when I Staying on the and hair (oh wait, that was my thighs). A got a phone call, “Miz Judi. You don’t know Queen’s Balmoral passing family of four could have spread a me, but a friend said you might be estate this blanket on her back and comfortably had a interested in a warmblood I have for summer was a picnic. Our little group of friendly ladies set sale…” Ouch. Knowing that “warmblood” blast. “How did off up a slope that could be conservatively could cover all manner of sins, Cameron you get in and out described as strenuous. It was near and I found ourselves on the road, trailer of the grounds?” vertical, in my opinion, and unbelievably in tow, just in case. When I saw the poor I hear you cry, rocky. I closed my eyes and let Star do her beast, my thoughts were along the lines of your little faces “Oh, sweet %**@#!!!!” I was looking at a aglow with wonder. They gave me a half starved, half Clydesdale, half Paint remote for the gates. ME! How totally cool (hmmm, that’s one half too many halves). is that? Of course with great power comes To cut a long story short, Beanie is now great responsibility which I promptly very much at home with Izzy and the found ways to abuse. “Oops I forgot the boys, gobbling down the groceries. If he milk. Stand aside peasants, car coming ever gets to where I can bring him out in through!” I would then pull my hat down public, ‘Balmoral’ will be his show name in to mysteriously obscure my face and give a homage to his Scottish heritage. little royal wave on the way out. “Look at It would appear I am not the only me everybody I have the Royal Remote in person with a new horsey to play with. my tightly clenched fist. You all have to buy Emily Embree sold her Selle Francais tickets to get in, I just press THIS button. mare to a lady in Washington and she Bwa ha ha! Outta the way plebian found herself a new mare. Alley Oop is a suckers!” and I would regally sweep gorgeous 16hh redhead and she’s done through the entrance dodging tourists and training level eventing and schooled some frolicking squirrels. “Oops! Forgot the prelim. Emily can’t wait for the fall. newspaper…” And so it would continue. I Mighty Joe, an eight year old never got bored doing that, although the Cecile McClure aboard her darling new best friend, Haflinger, has been acquired by a very Mighty Joe. He’s mighty cute! squirrels were becoming exasperated. My lucky Cecile McClure, Angie Samson’s family of course was totally mortified. No thing and after much huffing and puffing daughter. He is utterly adorable with thick sense of humor. (on my part) we were way up a hill blond tresses and a good brain underneath We stayed in a lovely little cottage admiring the sweeping vistas and it all (so not your typical blond at all – about 4 miles into the estate and we had to cantering through the heather. Of course drive through the Queen’s Highland Pony we had to come back down again which stud farm to get there. Each field had a was another occasion for much eye-closing little family in it; stallion, one or two mares and wincing. I haven’t enjoyed a ride so and the babies. Every color of dun was much in ages. The only spoiler was a represented and the grays ranged from constant cloud of flies, but they didn’t bite, rose to steel. and so were only a minor inconvenience. Being a typical Scottish summer we It’s the gnats you have to watch for and had open fires every evening and I took luckily they stayed home that day. Cameron into the nearest town and I really hated to leave (they had to pry bought her a ski jacket on sale to stop her the remote out of my steely grasp), but turning blue. Thus attired we hacked out reality beckoned, and so we arrived home on the Royal ponies. Cameron was on a to what looked like a rain forest. It’s delightful Fell pony called Myrtle who had amazing what happens in south Louisiana retired from Prince Philip’s carriage when land doesn’t see a weed whacker or Michelle Bergeron’s latest addition, Magnolia Sprite.

| 4 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 able to attend. Alex was invited to Southern Regionals in VA, but opted not to go, citing wear and tear on Appy, not to mention high gas prices. Hopefully next year. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Daphne Zimmer, in the role of Cinderella, got her man. She sang her way through Kehoe France School’s enchanting production, costumed elegantly in couture, ably fashioned by her mother and grandmother. Cameron played several Stinky situation: Corrine Titus’ daughter, Cameron, minor supporting roles in the shape of applies tomato paste to the skunked T-Belle Michele. Allison Caponetto and her new man, Degen. palace staff and a ballroom dancer. I can’t Collins at Stirling Farm missed out on a apologies to Carol, Lori, Rene, et al). wait to see next year’s production. Daphne musical treat. Cynthia, who has trained Michelle Bergeron’s new baby, also has a new horse, Ava, but more about with Hilda Gurney and Axel Steiner, Magnolia Sprite, has the legs of a super her later in the issue. gave us all remarkable insight into the model, they go on and on. She is going to Corinne Titus’ dog, T-Belle Michele, convoluted process of putting together a be tall. She is out of Michelle’s Cleveland got skunked. Although tomato paste on the musical freestyle. She has an extraordinary Bay cross, Emma (Imaten), via a surrogate head was highly entertaining, it did not flair for matching music with the horse. mare called Flashy. Her sire is the prove efficacious. Working the Google on You might think your horse fits Zamfir’s Cleveland Bay stallion, Stainmore the Internet machine provided plenty of pan pipe concerto #6, only to find he’s Wolfhound. Her favorite things are “proven” remedies which were equally actually more nightclub techno Latin! We playing with shoe laces (while on your feet) useless. The best result was with wild saw show tunes give way to light, elegant and standing in the water trough. flowers and Listerine, but a skunky odor strings and the Star Wars program was Cleveland Bays are an endangered breed, so still lingered. You just can’t take a city dog scrapped for Harry Potter. In some cases, it’s nice to see Michelle doing her part with to the country. you could see the horses pick their music the repopulation efforts. Those of you who didn’t make the by responding favorably to certain pieces. Alison Caponetto is just thrilled to the Musical Freestyle Clinic given by Cynthia But the BEST part was the food – prepared gills with her new man, Degen by Brooke Sifert – at the social (Pronounced Day-gin for all you evening/lecture. I personally did major announcers out there). Lynn Quast and research into how many helpings of roasted Ali went to Poplar Place to look at one horse shrimp orzo the human body can actually that didn’t work out. Amazingly, Degen, a hold. Other enthusiastic research partners Hanoverian/Arab had just been put up for included Tara Hingle, Kim McGregor, sale. The moon and stars aligned, the Vicki Macgowan, Marie Cobb, Bonnie planets were in harmony, and Degen has Bendzans, Deb Epperson, Jayne joined his new sisters, Gris Gris, Puddy Stewart, Lori Summers, Carol and brother Shadeaux. They’re all just as Petranek, Nancy Burba, Corinne Titus, happy as the Jolie-Pitts with their blended the Chabauds and Laura Freeman, not family, although they got a little less than to mention our gracious hosts, Francie $14 million for the rights to the pictures. Stirling and David Banister and Alex Varisco was a star at the State 4-H organizer of the whole shebang, Leslie show. It was the first time dressage was Morris. offered and Alex took the blue ribbon on And so, as the sands of time fill the Appy Go Lucky. In addition to dressage, bottom of the hourglass of providence and she had quite a full dance card. You can the nylon/spandex blend of fate seeks to read all about her achievements on page 6, contain it, I leave you until the next exciting along with those of other 4-Her, Jordan episode of Barn Dirt, starring...YOU! French. Alisia Moore and Shelby Rome Send me the dirt. Daphne Zimmer and Cameron Dauterive all dressed both qualified for State, but neither girl was up for their spectacular performances in ‘Cinderella’. [email protected] S

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 5 JUNIORS / YOUNG RIDERS SEDA Youth Compete at First State 4-H Dressage Classes State 4-H By Kelley Varisco, Highlands 4-H Club Show Congratulations are in order his summer marked the first time that the saddle pad – finished eleventh. for Alex Varisco and Jordan TState 4-H Horse Show in West Monroe, While very proud of Alex and Appy, I was French who successfully Louisiana, offered dressage classes. And, I’m even more pleased to see so many other competed at the State happy to report that participation was enthusiatic young riders participating in this 4-H Show. spectacular for the first time out. history-making class. Many of these kids had Alex: 1st place in dressage; Throughout this year, Louisiana 4-H is never ridden a dressage test before. Others told 5th place in working hunter; 3rd place in equitation over celebrating 100 years of serving Louisiana’s me that dressage is something they have fences; 9th place in huntseat youth. Two of our SEDA youth, Jordan French always wanted to do but have not had the equitation; 8th place in and Alex Varisco, competed in several events at opportunity, either due to lack of available hunter under saddle; 7th the show, including dressage. The girls were schooling or funds. place in English honored to not only participate as St. As an ‘experienced dressage mom’, I found showmanship. Tammany 4-H members, but also as SEDA myself calling quite a few tests (that was Jordan: 11th place in represenatives – SEDA generously sponsored interesting). By the end of the day, I was dressage; 8th place in working hunter; 5th place the first place trophy for dressage. amazed at how many riders told me how much in equitation over fences. The dressage class had nineteen they enjoyed riding their test, and how the participants and placed riders first through written feedback from the judge was so In addition to the equestrian activities, 4-H also offers tenth. I am happy to say that Alex Varisco and helpful. (By the way, Mollie Phelps judged the young people multiple Appy Go Lucky – sporting their SEDA saddle class – thank you Mollie!) There were a few opportunities to develop pad – were the first place winners! Alex riders, however, who did not enter because leadership and received a beautiful trophy, ribbon and a they thought that upper level movements may communication skills. In Public Speaking, Alex placed saddle pad sponsored by Highlands 4-H Club. be required. I suppose that clearer third with her speech on the Jordan and Bobby Sox – also sporting a SEDA communication may be needed for next year! cost of showing, and Jordan We often take for granted our access to placed fifth with her speech lessons, trainers, and a dressage-friendly on rain rot. The team of environment. However, for some kids, this 4-H Jordan, Alex and Noah Roheim (a St. Tammany 4-H show may be their only opportunity to ride a member from Slidell ) placed dressage test. With that in mind, we need to third in the Quiz Bowl continue our support and think of other ways competition. to bring dressage to kids. Jordan and Alex also Since this first show was so successful and volunteered at the show. kids now know what to expect, we are hopeful The original volunteers for that next year the class numbers will double. some of the horse judging classes were unavailable, so The state show officials could then divide the the girls had the opportunity dressage class as they do the others –13 and to demonstrate good under, 14 and over – which should encourage sportsmanship and character greater participation as well. by helping out in a pinch, While this was an historical event for 4-H, even though it took up a lot of their time. Alex and SEDA members should also take pride in the Appy were ‘judged’ in the role they played in making this possible. By halter class for hunter-type signing and submitting petitions and geldings (2nd place). Jordan sponsoring the class, members have given kids and Bobby Sox ‘competed’ in the hunter under saddle the opportunity to learn about and participate class. S in dressage. Highlands 4-H Club and Louisiana Alex Varisco aboard Appy Go Lucky - winners of the SEDA- sponsored first place trophy at the State 4-H show. 4-H greatly appreciate SEDA support! S

| 6 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 Dancing With Horses...continued from page 1 for the riding sessions and everything I asked movements without, and then with, the for at the last minute was set up and did a lot music. By the end of the session, each rider to make the whole clinic run smoothly. Even had ridden all the parts of a freestyle test. so, I was ready for a glass of wine at the party. It was interesting to watch the process of Saturday was the music selection day of building a freestyle – here was truly a the clinic. Cynthia began by watching each freestyle artist at work! Cynthia has horse being ridden at walk, trot and canter. choreographed over 350 different freestyles She measured the gaits with a metronome and is a successful freestyle competitor and then quickly selected music from her herself. Any rider that wanted her to finish Homemade stack of over 300 CDs. It was amazing to their freestyles could pay an additional fee for Grooming Aids watch her at work. She has an incredible feel her to edit the music to the required time and for the rhythm of the horse. She explained to also get a written choreographed test. She Here are a few more the auditors that the horse feels the music works with each client through video after ingenious tips to make grooming less of a grind... and then she had us all watch for the horse’s that so that the timing and the music is reaction when she played a new song. We all perfect. Baby or mineral oils are inexpensive, indispensable saw when the horses liked the music – they I had more than one auditor tell me that grooming aids that have a danced. With every horse and rider this was the most fun clinic to watch, and variety of use. Rubbed combination, Cynthia was able to find that when was Cynthia coming again? They directly into a dull, dry and unique sound and theme appropriate for the wanted to ride next time! The thing that most flaking coat or added to a pair. I was impressed by the range of the of the auditors saw was that a freestyle is for horse's bath or rinse water, these oils can replenish lost music she brought with her, too. all levels. All riders can have fun with music, gloss and condition the skin. Choreography of a freestyle was the and it may even help a rider to find their They can also help remove lesson for the second day. Cynthia started by horse’s rhythm and ride better. the last traces of a winter listening to the pair’s music and explained I hope you will all get to see the results of coat. Applied to the hooves the rider movements that she thought would this clinic at upcoming shows – please come they act as a polish; rubbed onto the muzzle, they work for them. The riders then rode the and watch us dance with our horses! S lubricate after a shave; poured onto a brush, they detangle and smooth manes and tails. A mixture of baby oil and mouthwash applied to a horse's mane and tail may alleviate rubbing. When water is unavailable, use baby oil to soften and loosen caked dirt so that it can be wiped away without picking or scratching. Fly bites and raw itchy skin can also be soothed with oils. One caution, however: oils are greasy and collect grit and dust if they are overused. They also lack many of the extra ingredients, such as lanolin and silicone, contained in commercial hoof polishes and coat conditioners. But, because of D U A B

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| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 7 YOUR HORSE’S HEALTH / LSU VET SCHOOL Therapeutic Shoeing By Richardel, Patricia, Ward, Laura, Colin F. Mitchell, BVM&S, Diplomate ACVS

orses spend the majority of the time overly worn. Because of the weight of the Horse Hstanding and walking about as they traditional egg bar shoe, the stride and Laughs graze. As the old adage says “no foot, no action may be exaggerated. This can be horse,” it is important that horses maintain alleviated with the use of an aluminum egg How to Soak a Horse’s Foot correct hoof/pastern alignment as well as bar. Get bucket or low tub, fill with proper balance to the foot. Changes in warm water, add Epsom salts until fully diluted. Get horse, place in conformation, exercise/use and even Extended Heel Shoes cross ties, pick up foot, slide bucket or low tub into place, place horse's environment can alter and influence the These shoes foot in tub. hoof. Because of this, it is important to have the heel Retrieve tub from corner of barn, maintain regular appointments with a region extended get towel to dry off your face. knowledgeable farrier to preserve hoof to just beyond the Refill tub with water and Epsom salts. Shorten cross ties. Pick up integrity and correct simple problems as edge of the heels. horse’ s foot and place in tub. they occur. There are many times, however, They are used to Retrieve tub from other horse's stall, retrieve horse from his own stall. that a farrier may need to work with a increase the base Find baling twine to fix broken veterinarian to provide proper care for your of support and crosstie. Wrap towel around head to dry hair. Check rapidly bruising horse. One of those times is when a horse add power and toe for signs of breakage. requires corrective shoeing. Lamenesses, stability to the Place rocks in bottom of tub to weigh it down. Snub horse to wall foot abscesses, over-stepping injuries and limb. Because the of stall, refill tub with water and laminitis are all times when therapeutic shoe does extend past the heel, it is not Epsom salts. Pick up horse's foot and place in tub. Hold up other shoeing may be warranted. commonly used on front feet due to the front leg. Therapeutic shoeing can be used to alter probability it will be stepped on by the hind Pick self up off of stall floor. Find place outside where tub has been the shape of the hoof, change the breakover foot. These shoes are commonly used in flung. Retrieve horse from point of the hoof, alter the stride of the performance horses to provide more power neighbor's garden, pull rocks out of horse's water bucket, call spouse for horse, or even protect the tendons and soft in the hind end. The heel extensions can be opinion on whether or not wrist tissue structure of the limbs. There are also flared away from the foot. This applicatioin is may be broken. Explain multiple times to emergency room staff that types of shoes and pads that can be used to commonly called a trailer and is used for you did not fall off the horse. protect and cushion the hoof. Following are additional stability in turning. Care must be Return to home, enlist spouse to hold horse, hobble hind legs, tie up some examples of therapeutic-type shoes: taken when using trailers as they can cause front leg, fill tub with water and injury, especially when sharp turns in deep salt, slide tub into place, while pinning horse against wall. Egg Bar Shoe footing are required. In this instance, too Apologize to spouse as they view Called an egg bar shoe because of its oval much torque is exerted on the lower joints of hoof prints across favorite shirt. Wonder if water and Epsom salts is appearance, this shoe provides heel support the limb. bad for new wrist cast. Check out and is commonly used to treat caudal heel burgeoning black eye from broken hobbles. Retrieve horse from cattle pain, sheered heels and underrun heels. Its Heart Bar Shoe farm across the road. Share laugh large, stable base extends behind the heels These shoes have a v-shaped bar that with cattle farmer about how fast horse can move on only three legs. which takes stress contacts the frog of the hoof. Once Go to grocery store to purchase ice off the navicular commonly used in the treatment of packs, ibuprofen, more Epsom salts, and scotch. bone as well as the laminitis, these shoes have decreased in Call vet and ask them to come over flexor tendons. It popularity due to the expertise required to and show you how to soak a foot. provides protection properly apply and maintain them. There are Pour self tall glass of scotch while waiting. to the heel area, several styles which apply pressure to preventing it from different areas of the frog, as well as types

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that allow shape of the shoe. The shoe is a half circle adjustment of the rounded on the inside and outside edges of pressure. If these the shoe. Shoes with toe extensions are used shoes are used, your mainly in foals with a club foot. An extension veterinarian can is placed on the toe to slow breakover and take radiographs place additional tension on the flexor both pre- and post tendons of the limb. shoeing to ensure There are many therapeutic farriery Our proper placement of techniques that employ many different types of the shoe. shoes. Different techniques are used by farriers Sympathy based on the needs of the clients as well as their Shoe with toe alterations own expertise and preference. Consultation SEDA extends its These shoes can alter the breakover point between your veterinarian and farrier can help of the hoof by allowing the hoof to break determine whether these techniques would be condolences to over faster. Shoes with squared toes move the beneficial to your horse. S Mollie Phelps on break over point back to facilitate quicker the loss of her father, movement, and when applied to rear hooves, Harvey “Bud” can prevent forging and overreaching. The Golden. Our thoughts toe of the hoof is usually rasped to the front of the shoe to prevent chipping of the toe. A are with you. rocker-toed shoe achieves the same goal as a square toe, but without changing the shape of the foot. Half-round shoes allow easy breakover in any direction because of the

| 10 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 Schooling Dressage Standings As of 08/18/08

RIDER HORSE TESTS/JUDGES SCORE RIDER HORSE TESTS/JUDGES SCORE PRIX CAPRILLI INTRO LEVEL - JR/YR FIRST LEVEL - JR/YR Sarah Vales Ginger Snap 1/1 64.500 Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 1/1 66.667 Jordan French Bobby Sox 2/2 61.250 Maggie Glynn Bacchus 2/2 65.389 Shelby Rome H’ai Wish 1/1 61.000 Alisia Moore Angel 1/1 61.000 INTRO LEVEL - JR/YR Marguerite Matherne Hades 2/1 60.444 Margaret Shepard Ginger Snap 2/1 68.000 Cameron Dauterive GF Windchime 4/3 56.833 Alexa Watson Chill the Bubbly 4/2 62.500 FIRST LEVEL - AA SEDA Schooling Dylan Pellegrin Angel 2/1 59.250 Nicole Landreneau Shalom 1/1 69.444 Dressage Award Chair: Shelby Rome Derby Day Diva 1/1 56.000 Allison Barca Risqué 1/1 67.632 Vickie Schiefelbein INTRO LEVEL - AA Louise White Cayenne 2/1 67.237 11504 Old Fort Bayou Road Carmen Hall Bravo 1/1 73.800 Elaine Mendel-John Triple S Blackwood Image 5/3 65.277 Jamie Barowka Angel 4/2 68.000 Rhiannon Kincaid User Friendly 2/2 61.352 Vancleave, MS 39565 Rebecca Doleac Bella Octavia 4/3 67.750 Victoria Schiefelbein Hollywood 2/1 58.101 228-806-5917 Julie Kilduff Camelot 3/2 64.500 FIRST LEVEL - O [email protected] Rebecca Doleac Riverwind 2/2 62.000 Anne Hornbeak Cold Snap 4/3 66.992 Gloria Bush Wenteltavia 2/1 56.500 Ashley Dell Desert Scarlet 4/2 58.555 Michelle Crowley Indian Dancer 2/1 56.250 Chris Schlect Boot Scootin' Boogie 1/1 54.000 Volunteer Hours Chair: INTRO LEVEL - O SECOND LEVEL - JR/YR Janel Martin Joan Bergmann Gemini 2/1 71.040 Camille Coleman Bally Bay 4/2 63.829 P.O. Box 250 PRIX CAPRILLI TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR SECOND LEVEL - AA Folsom, LA 70437 Jessica Fenner Kodak Moment 1/1 72.000 Elaine Harmon Tactician 1/1 63.810 Daphne Zimmer Nilla Wafer 1/1 71.200 Laura Freeman Laoma 3/2 63.023 How do members Alex Varisco Appy Go Lucky 3/3 67.200 Rhiannon Kincaid User Friendly 1/1 55.263 participate in the SEDA Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 2/2 67.000 SECOND LEVEL - O Jennifer Adragna Pictures of Lily 1/1 64.000 Elizabeth Cummins Appy Go Lucky 1/1 56.052 Awards Program? Alexis Laguna Hershey 1/1 55.600 THIRD LEVEL - AA TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR Elaine Harmon Tactician 1/1 62.051 B Make copies of the Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 3/3 71.200 THIRD LEVEL - O front of your recognized Cherry Ann Muscat Made Ya Look 1/1 69.200 Nancy Burba Checkers 1/1 63.256 dressage test results Marguerite Matherne Hades 6/2 65.870 INTERMEDIARE - AA making sure score, date, Alex Varisco Appy Go Lucky 3/2 63.043 Gerlinde Beckers Oliver Twist 1/1 61.220 and judge’s name is Grace Bellone Lexa 2/2 60.835 Allison Barca Roux 1/1 63.750 Claire Draper Black Tie Affair 3/2 60.714 INTERMEDIARE - O legible. Amanda Kilduff Sunny 4/3 58.990 Anne Hornbeak M. Ruberth 1/1 69.000 C Mail copies to Vickie Jordan French Angel 1/1 56.071 PRIX ST GEORGES - AA no later than 14 days Alice Shepard Cream Puff 2/2 53.036 Bonnie Ferrell Dancon 1/1 66.250 after the last day of the TRAINING LEVEL - AA USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - JR Pauline Appleby Without a Trace 2/1 66.800 Daphne Zimmer Nilla Wafer 2/1 71.289 weekend on which the Joanie Cooper AF Johnny on the Spot 4/2 65.233 Alex Varisco Appy Go Lucky 3/3 67.894 show in question was Cathy Shepard Walter 2/2 64.800 Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 4/3 67.974 held. Include a valid Carmen Hall Bravo 2/1 63.400 Sarah Vales Ginger Snap 1/1 60.000 e-mail address. Ann Marie Lane Watch Me Go 2/2 63.106 Alexis Laguna Hershey 4/2 59.474 Allison Caponetto Chocolate Puddin' 1/1 62.608 Jordan French Bobby Sox 2/2 58.684 D Check your standings Ann Marie Lane Sir Basil 2/2 62.244 Kendell Richter Bon Temps Rouler 2/1 54.579 and volunteer hours on Rebecca Doleac Bella Octavia 3/3 62.208 Shelby Rome Derby Day Diva 3/2 54.500 the web site and with Allison Caponetto Tiramisu 2/2 60.613 USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - AA each issue and report Joanna Leake Without Comparison 2/1 59.400 Rebecca Doleac Bella Octavia 2/2 67.342 any discrepancies to Paula Gregory Pied Piper 2/2 59.348 Mark Beckers Traveler 3/2 62.789 the appropriate chair. Mollie Phelps CCF Trey 6/3 59.247 Jennifer Adragna Pictures of Lily 1/1 61.578 Constance Henry Riverwind 4/3 57.920 Rebecca Doleac Butter Cream 3/2 60.526 Judy Travelbee Tempest 2/1 54.892 USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - O Rebecca Doleac Butter Cream 1/1 53.043 Joan Bergmann Tchoupitoulas 3/2 60.526 www.sedariders.org TRAINING LEVEL - O USEA NOVICE - JR Anne Hornbeak Graffen Lieber 2/2 71.400 Jessica Fenner Kodak Moment 2/1 69.211 Nancy Burba Lord Loxley 4/2 64.679 USEA NOVICE - O Nancy Burba Dieder K 2/1 62.504 Michelle Bergeron Imaten 3/2 64.869 Nancy Burba Rowan 4/3 62.143 USEA TRAINING - SR Michelle Bergeron Imaten 1/1 68.800 Elizabeth Cummins Appy Go Lucky 3/3 66.500 Craig Peterson The Countryman 6/3 65.000

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 1 1 Hunter’s Bluff Schooling Show Results

RIDER HORSE SCORE RIDER HORSE SCORE RIDER HORSE SCORE TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3 FIRST LEVEL TEST 4 INTRODUCTORY TEST A Julie Smart Rubin 62.400% Angie Samson Bacardi 65.526% Joan Bergmann Gemini 69.000% Carmen Hall Bravo 60.800% Patricia Pate Gable 58.947% Jaimie Barowka Angel 66.000% Paula Gregory Pied Piper 60.000% FIRST LEVEL TEST 2 Alexa Watson Chill The Bubbly 62.000% Joanna Plattsmeir Two Eyed Star Bee 58.000% Marguereite Matherne Hades 60.555% Julie Kilduff Camalot 60.500% TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 Ashley Dell Desert Scarlet 56.667% Dylan Pellegrin Angel 60.000% Angie Samson Bacardi 60.789% Marloes Willemson Istanbul Scratch INTRODUCTORY TEST B TRAINING LEVEL TEST 4 INTERMEDIARE I Joan Bergmann Gemini 73.000% Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 72.800% Allison Barca Roux 63.250% Jaimie Barowka Angel 69.000% Julie Smart Rubin 62.800% David Banister Rascale 52.250% Julie Kilduff Camalot 64.500% Carmen Hall Bravo 60.400% USEA NOVICE B Alexa Watson Chill The Bubbly 62.000% Joanna Plattsmeir Two Eyed Star Bee 58.800% Chelsea Adams Radiance 64.736% Dylan Pellegrin Angel 58.500% David Leake Lastat 57.600% TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 Crissy West Auto Be A Storm Scratch Paula Gregory Pied Piper 53.200% Julie Smart Rubin 67.391% USEA TRAINING A SECOND LEVEL TEST 2 Marguerite Matherne Hades 65.652% Elizabeth Cummins Appy Go Lucky 61.500% David Banister Voodoo 63.243% Brooke Sifert Bourre 65.217% USEA BEGINNER NOVICE A THIRD LEVEL TEST 1 Alex Varisco Appy Go Lucky 63.043% Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 71.052% Sophia Wijnbergen Travel Times Scratch Gabriella Strong Maximum Mojo 59.130% Joan Bergmann Tchoupitoulas 63.684% FIRST LEVEL TEST 1 Amanda Kilduff Sunny 58.695% Alexis Laguna Hershey 62.631% Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 66.667% Maggie Devlin Airborn 57.391% Mark Beckers Traveller 61.578% Patricia Pate Gable 63.333% Caity Howell Cruisin’ On Colors 57.391% Rebecca Doleac Buttercream 60.526% Lauren Drummond ? 61.000% TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2 USEA BEGINNER NOVICE B David Leake Lastat 61.000% Rebecca Doleac Bella Octavia 68.214% Rebecca Doleac Bella Octavia 71.000% Marguerite Matherne Hades 60.333% Julie Smart Rubin 67.142% Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 67.000% Ashley Dell Desert Scarlet 59.333% Marguerite Matherne Hades 66.428% Joan Bergmann Tchoupitoulas 65.500% Cameron Dauterive Gf Windchime Fell Brooke Sifert Bourre 66.071% Rebecca Doleac Butter Cream 63.000% Marloes Willemson Istanbul Scratch Alex Varisco Appy Go Lucky 64.285% Mark Beckers Traveller 60.000% THIRD LEVEL TEST 2 Maggie Devlin Airborn 60.357% Alexis Laguna Hershey 60.000% Sophia Wijnbergen Travel Times Scratch Amanda Kilduff Sunny 59.285% SECOND LEVEL TEST 4 Caity Howell Cruisin’ On Colors 58.571% David Banister Voodoo 60.476% Gabriella Strong Maximum Mojo 56.785% FIRST LEVEL TEST 3 Cameron Dauterive Gf Windchime Scratch

| 12 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 MEMBER REPORT A Tribute to Roger (aka Hot Rod & Cueball)

By Lisa Head, Michelle Bergeron and Emily Embree

e wasn’t much in the looks treasure that little plaque and Hdepartment…kind of slab-sided, ribbon because of all it represents long ears, and short, with no real for both of us. ‘pizzazz’. Heather Blitz laughingly Eventually, Max caught up referred to him as a mule – which with Roger and I had to let the described his temperament as well! lease go. As much as I wanted to Nancy Burba purchased him to be a continue with him, it was time school horse when he was three and for him to go back to teaching nicknamed him ‘Hot Rod’. He had been others. Nancy decided to let him retired from the racetrack already and go to Michelle Bergeron’s barn was seemingly quite sane. For the next and back to jumping, his true five or so years, he packed kids around love. the hunter/jumper rings. Sometimes he’d When we got the call that buck them off – well, often he’d buck Roger had been kicked in the them off! When Nancy moved to St. pasture and his leg was one Gabriel and narrowed her focus to broken, and we could go say sitting in dressage, Roger didn’t adapt so easily. our goodbyes, the emotions that a field not doing Dressage was difficult for him. I began to flooded through me were anything, so why lease him in the hopes that he could teach indescribable. No, I hadn’t ridden or didn’t I come take a look at me to teach Max, my three year old. taken care of Roger for several years, but him. She told me on the For two years, I kept Roger one step a hole ripped open in my heart when I got way to see him that he ahead. It was a grudging partnership. He that news. Such a game little horse with a couldn’t be used for lessons had bucked me off over a jump and I goofy personality who was always shining because he bucked everyone carried resentment. He wanted to jump just under the radar. A horse you had to off. Who knew that I would soon be rather than to learn first and second level really know and understand to seeing my best friend and my knight in movements, so he also carried appreciate. Even though I had owned shining armor? resentment! Gradually, we learned to another horse and Max before I started to He sure didn’t look like much, but respect each other, then I really grew to lease Roger, I’ll always consider him my when we got him back to our farm and love (I can’t speak for him!) and appreciate first horse. My Morgan mare taught me started working with him – man could he what he was offering me. I learned that to walk, trot and canter. Roger taught me jump! We were unstoppable from our first when we were good, we were very good, to ride. show. but winning wasn’t everything. That was I’ll miss you, buddy. He taught me more in the short time I an important lesson for me at that time rode him than any other horse ever has. and one I still value. Emily Embree Remembers Cueball He taught me what it really feels like to He also taught me how to be “in tune” I first met ‘Roger’ after a disastrous have a horse get soft and on the bit; what with my partner and how to respond few months for me. My first horse had really and truly flying and riding for the productively rather than angrily. I put been donated to a therapeutic riding fun of it meant. together a freestyle to make showing program. Since then, I had been It was while sitting under a tree at more fun for the two of us, and boy, did searching for a new horse. After Holly Hill, after cross country schooling, we have a good time! That’s where he prepurchase exams on several, we were that we decided he needed a new name. shined and I think he genuinely enjoyed it ready to put the search on the back ‘Roger’ just didn’t suit this fancy new as much as I did. He ended up Reserve burner for awhile when my mom ran into jumping horse we had discovered! So he Champion in the nation from the Nancy Burba. When Nancy heard that I got a new name for all of his quirky

Performance Horse Registry, and I still didn’t have a horse, she said she had Continued on page 16

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 1 3 SCHOLARSHIP REPORT

SEDA Jr/YR Scholarship moved on to ‘real’ jumping. The course was made up of three jumps set on the two diagonal. We worked on keeping a steady Brings Positive Results rhythm and a controlled response to the jumps through the use of seat and legs. We, By Kalie Beckers, photos courtesy of Susanne Knudsen including Leif, had a blast jumping! The third and final day, I had a lunge Tabasco’s shoulders through control and lesson. The focus of this lesson was to work bend. Then we worked on the quality of the on my position, especially my legs. We did a canter and transitions. We spiraled in and lot of sitting and posting trot without out on a twenty-meter circle to help develop stirrups or reins. By the end of this lesson, I Tabasco’s canter through hind quarter was able to control Tabasco’s rhythm with control and submission. Finally, we worked just my seat and legs. It was very on walk-canter transitions. Those were challenging as well as very tiring. awesome! My clinic with Leif Sorenson was an The second day – my favorite – Tabasco awesome experience. During each lesson, and I had a jumping lesson. It began with a Leif would explain why we were doing dressage warm-up using several of the certain exercises and what the intended exercises we learned on the first day. Then outcome would be. After each lesson, Leif we worked on my jumping position and would ask if I had any questions about what two-point position, although it is called we did during the lesson. hank you SEDA Scholarship something else in Danish – don’t ask me to The fourth day of the clinic, I was able to TCommittee and members for allowing pronounce it! Then we transitioned to audit several of the upper level dressage me to be the recipient of the first SEDA cavaletti. We started out with just one raised riders and that was a very educational Jr/Yr Scholarship. I chose to participate in cavaletto and ended with four raised experience as well. I was able to see how the the Leif Sorenson Clinic at Anne Hornbeak cavaletti set one stride apart. Tabasco is a movements developed at training level Stables July 26-29, on my horse Red Hot very big jumper and often I get left behind, provided the foundation for the upper level Investment, a.k.a Tabasco. I was able to ride so this exercise helped to engaged Tabacso’s dressage movements. with Leif for three of the four clinic days. hind quarters which gave him more I strongly encourage all SEDA JR/YR The first day was my dressage lesson. impulsion. Therefore he didn’t have to jump members to apply for the SEDA Scholarship

Leif taught me several exercises, such as a as big and I was able to stay with him over – it was a wonderful experience! S three-loop serpentine, that helped to supple the jumps. After the cavaletti exercises we

| 14 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 SEDA Scholarship Deadline Nov. 1st

Mission Statement Process details history, other scholarships received, The Mission of the SEDA 1) Applicant must be a current competition level and any previous Scholarship Program is to provide SEDA member in order to submit a awards and recognition. In the Young educational opportunities for a wide scholarship application. Applications Rider category one of the criteria is variety of members who have must be received by the first of May or Character, including: Scholastic, demonstrated exceptional commitment November. Completed applications Leadership, Responsibilities, Teamwork, to and/or service to SEDA. In particular, require at least one letter of etc. the committee seeks to support recommendation from someone 5) The Scholarship Committee will qualified members to take advantage of (trainer) who can describe the notify all applicants of the outcome. specific opportunities for advancement applicant’s current level of riding and Those who are awarded scholarships with the understanding that the abilities. will be notified by a “Letter of Award” membership and the sport will benefit 2) There are two categories in which outlines how the scholarship can as a result of the knowledge and which members may apply: Senior or be used, as well as requesting the experience gained. Young Rider. If the applicant is unsure recipient submit an essay sharing their which category is appropriate, contact experience which will be published in Scholarship Program the Scholarship Committee. the SEDA newsletter. Some ways that As part of SEDA’s mission, 3) The Scholarship Committee recipients can ‘give back’ for their educational scholarships are made (consisting of at least 3 non-Board scholarship assistance include: giving available to members who wish to members), will meet to review clinics, organizing a clinic, or organizing expand their training in applications in a timely manner. They a fundraising event for Scholarships. dressage/eventing. Scholarships are will award scholarships depending Award recipients must provide receipts awarded twice a year. Deadlines for upon the availability of funds, to the Treasurer for reimbursement of receipt of applications are May 1st and qualifications of applicants, etc. expenses (up to a maximum of $200) November 1st. Scholarships must be 4) The Committee will screen each associated with the scholarship. used to participate in educational application with a uniform set of criteria Scholarship must be used within programs that include, but are not in order to ensure equity among one year from date of award. limited to: seminars, workshops, clinics applicants. While the criteria are slightly and training programs. To request different for each category, they funding, members may apply as either generally include such benchmarks as a Senior or Young Rider. length of SEDA membership, volunteer

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NAME ______4. At what level are you riding? ______AGE (IF UNDER 21) ______5. What have you done to fulfill your service commitment according to the scholarship guidelines? ADDRESS______a. Volunteered for (check all that apply): J SEDA Shows SEDA-Sanctioned Events (Annual Banquet, Juniors E-MAIL ADDRESS ______J Only Show or other club event) TELEPHONE NUMBER ______J SEDA-Sponsored Clinics J Fundraising Please respond to the following questions. You may respond J Serve as a committee member or officer for SEDA? at whatever length you feel appropriate. b. Other: (please explain) ______1. Please describe your riding goals (attach) 2. State what you intend to use the award for (attach) 3. Attach a letter of reference from trainer/clinician who is Send completed application to: SEDA Secretary, Elaine Harmon, familiar with your riding skills/abilities 3345 Massachusetts Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065.

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 1 5 A Tribute to Roger...continued from page 13 took everything in stride – including the better he got and the more endeared ways–Cueball! The next month he took passing under a tarp that had been cut he became to us. At feeding time, Cueball me to my first novice horse trials at Holly into strips and hung overhead. We won would hang his tongue out of his mouth Hill. The novice jumps looked so big from 3rd place and $100. That was the last and swing it around wildly. He was so the ground but he made everything so show he went to – what a wonderful way ‘expressive’ with this that people driving easy. We finished 8th in my first novice to go out! down the road could see him doing it over ever! He taught me so much and I thought his stall door! Many a time we arrived at Soon after, I finally found my next that he would always be there for me. the show grounds only to be greeted by horse. She was big and grey and Cue’s Even his last day standing in the pasture, our ‘neighbors’ running up swearing polar opposite. I was pretty sure at that he still looked so happy to be there. I will something was desperately wrong with point that he would be solely Michelle’s miss him and a large part of my heart still our horse. lesson horse and that I probably would belongs so a little fluffy brown horse who He was always a superstar when away never get on him again. How untrue that really made you do things right. Have a from home. In fact, at his first horse trials, statement was! I had back surgery and good time with your wings Cue, I bet you someone tried to buy him out of the then Mandy pulled a tendon, so she can jump even higher now! We miss you, warm-up – that was something that wasn’t ready to go when I got the okay to and we’ll all see you one day! happened more than once over the years. start riding again. Cue to the rescue! He Cue enjoyed the different people who was the first horse I rode after coming Michelle Bergeron Remembers rode him and saw many, many people back from surgery, and it was like he When my long-time student Emily through lots of firsts. His image graced could tell I was still fragile. He did Embree told me that she was being given the bedroom walls, cellphones and everything I asked very, very carefully. Roger, I have to say I was less than computers of countless girls. He heard In March of 2006 I had a pretty serious thrilled. This horse had a reputation and it stories of hope and dismay and important fall off of Cue, we both hit the ground wasn’t the greatest; he had unloaded more secrets whispered in his ears as he was hard breaking my right collarbone. I don’t groomed and hacked around. He was remember much other than that I looked Who ever would have thought quite the confidante. up and he was looking at me with the that a short, hairy, brown horse Cue and I had our own relationship. most worried face I’d ever seen. He He knew when I was speaking to him in a seemed to say “please get up and we’ll do could be so loved and missed? lesson and when I was speaking to the it again…why aren’t you getting up?” rider. He knew when I was mad at him for After that, I only rode him than his share of riders. The first response giving a new rider what I thought was too occasionally as a tune up for me. We had a from everyone in the barn was “isn’t that tough or too easy of a time. The thing is, few dressage lessons together, which was the horse that bucks everyone off?” This he was usually right. He gave the girls who my first experience with a really good leg isn’t what I wanted and I told Emily not to knew how to ride a bit of a thrill as he yield, counter canter and canter get attached because if he lived up to this galloped down to a jump or spooked at an pirouettes. reputation he was going back, and no imaginary ghoul, but for the beginners he Near the end of 2007 we decided we amount of crying and pleading would put his head down and shuffled around. needed to sell Mandy. That was about the change my mind! Sometimes in a lesson I’d ask him to go on time that the new BREC cross country He was a little short and had a funny and he’d look at me as if to say, “can’t you course opened and they were having their looking expression, but seemed nice see she can’t do much more?” first horse trials. A potential buyer wanted enough. His first time out, he bucked like His final injury was tragic, but he to ride Mandy at BREC, so I needed a a lunatic, resulting in a severe reprimand. remained calm and relaxed. He was horse to ride. Enter Cue (did I mention my He only tried it one other time after that. almost apologizing for not being able to knight in shining armor?). We won that Jumping, as it turned out, was his first come up for breakfast: “I can’t get to my event on our dressage score…and on my love. As I watched him jump, I became bucket. Is that OK?” Some of his favorite 19th birthday. Talk about the best more and more excited about this stubby, students were with him as he slipped into birthday present ever! little brown horse. What a talent for his eternal pasture. His loss has been After selling Mandy, Cue became a jumping he had! The more he went the devastating to all at our farm. master at Extreme Cowboy Eventing – better he got. Who ever would have thought that a basically it’s an obstacle course run at That, actually, turned out to be the short, hairy, brown horse could be so

BREC on the cross country course. He story of his life with us. The more he went loved and missed? S

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Jen Adragna 2 Demi Francois ** Craig Peterson 4.5 H C A I R

Pauline Appleby 4 Sunny Francois 4 Greta Peterson 11 O T C I V

David Banister * Catherine Frazier ** Carol Petranek 4 : T I D E

Allison Barca 4 Laura Freeman * Jamie Phelps ** R C O T O

Logan Barowka ** Jordan French 4** Emily Pizarro ** H Emma Beckers 2** Maggie Glynn ** Brooke Quast ** P Gerlinde Beckers 4 Paula Gregory * Lynn Quast * Kalie Beckers 4** Carmen Hall 8 Christy Rawls 16 Gracias... Mark Beckers 4 Elaine Harmon 4* Margaret Rice * Grace Bellone ** Lisa Head 7 Sally Richards * Thanks to everyone who Joan Bergmann 1 Barbara Hoopes 4 Kendell Richter ** submitted content for this Nancy Burba 13 Ann Hornbeak 4 Jacob Roberts ** Nobie Cannon ** Caity Howell ** Shelby Rome 4** issue! Special thanks to our Allison Caponetto 3 Ashleigh Humphrey ** Sandy Russell 4 roving reporters, Leslie Morris Kathryn Chabaud ** Anne Husted 16 Katie Ryan ** and Kalie Beckers. Photos Terri Chabaud 8* Linda Katz 4 Katherine Salinas ** were gratefully accepted Victoria Chabaud 6** Amanda Kilduff ** Victoria Schiefelbein * Leslie Coe ** Katherine Kilcreas ** Chris Schlecht 4 from Gerlinde Beckers, Camille Coleman ** Rhiannon Kincaid 2 Mary Schrantz 9.5 Angie Samson, Kelley Varisco, Lena Coleman ** Susanne Knudsen 4 Alice Shepard ** Diane Zimmer, Lisa Head, Kimberly Conklin ** Stacy Koch 4 Margaret Shepard ** Marie Cobb, Victoria Chabaud, Betty Connerly 16 Alexis Laguna ** Julie Stagg 5 Becky Hron ... and a host of Maria Cowan * Nicole Landreneau * Laura Steffee 6 Elizabeth Cummins * David Leake 2 Lori Summers 4 others. Please continue to Alexandra Daray ** Jennifer Lewis 3 Corinne Titus 4.5 send them in! Cameron Dauterive ** Kim MacGregor 3 Sarah Vales 4** Judi Dauterive * Allison Meastri 8 Alex Varisco ** Tiffany Davis 2 Janel Martin * Kelley Varisco 16* Claire Draper 4** Marguerite Matherne ** Jodi Waldrip 10 Got News? Amy Dugas ** Ann Mayer 4 Brenda Walters 12 Megan Dugas ** Cecilia McAlear ** Alexa Watson ** Send it in! Get Carla Dupuis 2 Elaine Mendel-John 2 Clair Williams ** Emily Embree 4** Leslie Morris 1* Luci Winsberg ** your name (or Deborah Epperson 4 Alisia Moore ** Kathryn Wise ** Jessica Fenner ** Cherry Ann Muscat ** Sophia Wijnbergen-Lusthuis 2 photo) in print! Bonnie Ferrell 8 Dylan Pellegrin ** Daphne Zimmer ** Send your All SEDA members over the age of 18 are required to complete 4 volunteer hours, or submit a $25 fee, to be eligible for year-end awards. See 2008 Awards Program rules for complete details. *SEDA board members and/or chairpersons are not required to complete additional volunteer hours to be eligible for year-end awards. submissions to **Riders under the age of 18 are highly encouraged, but not required, to complete volunteer hours. the editor at offcoursenews Combined Test @hotmail.com. Saturday, September 20 Cross Country Schooling Day Sunday, September 21 Next Prize list and entry forms will be posted adline on the SEDA web site and e-mailed. De for Off Volunteers Needed! Earn your volunteer urse is hours for year-end awards! Co October September 20-21 For more information contact 10 Elizabeth Cummins (985) 796-5011 Lagniappe Farm or [email protected]

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 1 7 MEMBER REPORT Noteworthy Achievements

By Diane Zimmer

ongratulations are in order for our own Two weeks later, Daphne returned to CSEDA Junior Rider, Daphne Zimmer and Georgia with her trainer, Lynn Quast, to her Eventing horse, Nilla Wafer (aka Jake). decide if Ava would be the eventing horse she After finishing first at Holly Hill Horse Trials to dreamed of to take her to the next level of Buy Stuff ... qualify, the stage was set for the Region 9 competition and beyond. Much to Daphne’s Eventing Championships held in Poplar Place, delight, Ava came home with her and is in Earn Money Georgia. After completion of a beautiful training with Lynn at Equi-Best. for SEDA! dressage test, there was an exciting finish in Daphne will continue to compete and cross country with the pair crossing the finish move up to Novice level when ready with Jake Shop for all of your horse line in exactly the 5:24 time allowed! They in the fall. When Ava and Daphne are ready, and stable needs at then captured third place with a clean stadium possibly next spring, they will begin their Country Supply round. adventure together for what we all hope will be (www.countrysupply.com), While in Poplar Place at the many fun-filled years to come! and they will donate championships, Daphne noticed an Irish Sport Congratulations Daphne! 5% of your purchase S total to SEDA! Simply Horse in the competition that happened to be use the Care Code seda for sale. Upon completion of the show, Emma when you check out! Winters, a Rolex competitor and trainer, What could be easier? allowed Daphne to test ride the horse which had just arrived from England and was p participating in her first U.S. competition. “Somewhere...Some where in time's Own Space, There must be some sweet pastured place, Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow, Some Paradise where horses go, For by the love that guides my pen, I know great horses live again.”

–stanley harrison Daphne Zimmer rides to an exciting finish on Nilla Wafer (Jake) at the Holly Hill Horse Trials. Inset: Daphne shares a special moment with her new mare, Ava.

| 18 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 LINDA STRINE CLINIC November 8-9, 2008 Beijing Olympics: Linda Strine has almost 30 years’ experience riding, and she has been training Staying Green professionally for 15 years. Her experience includes 12 years breeding sport horses, hunt seat, eventing through Preliminary Level, endurance, and dressage. She currently Walkways and floors in the specializes in dressage training and showing. Linda has trained many horses from stable blocks were made from Training Level through the FEI Levels and has been quite successful starting new horses recycled tires. Wood engineered (including many she bred) and bringing them along. Several of these horses have from sustainable bamboo was reached the top ten status in the USDF Year End Awards. Linda is an articulate and clear used in the construction of the teacher and is excellent with all level riders and horses. stable blocks and all organic stable wastes–including manure, food waste and bedding (straw, Linda Strine will be at Equi-Best Equestrian Center. Lessons will be $125 for 45-minute wood shavings and newspaper)– private sessions and $75 for 1 hour semi-private sessions. were collected and recycled using a vermicomposting process To reserve a lesson with Linda, please send check (payable to Equi-Best) for lesson(s) to produce organic fertilizer. with the form below and a copy of your horse’s negative Coggins to: Susanne Knudsen, This process was first put into 19260 Katie Lane, Covington, LA 70435. (This clinic will fill on a first received basis.) action during the 2007 Good Opening date is upon receipt of the newsletter. Stalls are available at $15/day or $25 Luck Beijing - HKSAR 10th overnight. Anniversary Cup Eventing competition which served as a Call Susanne at (985) 773-2234 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions. test event. Each day, 10 tons of waste from the Olympic stables went to the recycling plant where it was fed to earthworms. 100% of stable wastes from the NOVEMBER 8 - 9 LINDA STRINE 2008 Sha Tin Olympic venue went through similar treatments DRESSAGE CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM and it was anticipated that more than 30 tons would be processed NAME: ______daily. During site construction, 90% of HORSE: ______trees at the Hong Kong Sports Institute were retained in their J PRIVATE J SEMI PRIVATE LEVEL: ______original positions while others were transplanted. J SATURDAY LESSON J SUNDAY LESSON Construction inside Penfold Park RIDE TIMES PREFERRED: ______was sequenced to minimize the impact on the habitat of the resident bird population of STALL FOR: J DAY J NIGHT SATURDAY______SUNDAY______egrets during their breeding season, and energy-saving E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______lighting systems were in operation in both the stabling PHONE NO.: ______arena and in the main and training arenas. Courtesy of Sara P. and the LEDA newsletter.

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 1 9 Recognized Dressage Standings As of 08/08/08

RIDER HORSE TESTS/JUDGES SCORE RIDER HORSE TESTS/JUDGES SCORE TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR SECOND LEVEL - AA Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 5/4 69.565 Elaine Harmon Tactician 3/3 63.095 Daphne Zimmer Magnum Chancellor 4/2 63.044 Laura Freeman Laoma 1/1 59.286 Daphne Zimmer Sugar Daddy 4/2 60.200 Sally Richards Rocky Raccoon 4/2 58.930 Cameron Dauterive GF Windchime 2/2 57.600 Lolly White Cayenne 2/2 57.738 TRAINING LEVEL - AA Karen Wolfsheimer Suntime Celebration 1/1 56.053 Catherine Shepard Walter 4/4 65.600 THIRD LEVEL - JR/YR Alison Maestri Pocket Man 2/1 62.800 Camille Coleman Bally Bay 2/2 59.535 Alison Caponetto Chocolate Puddiin’ 4/3 61.304 THIRD LEVEL - AA SEDA Recognized FIRST LEVEL - JR/YR Elaine Harmon Tactician 4/4 61.491 Dressage Awards Chair: Cameron Dauterive GF Windchime 4/3 56.002 Ted White Carolina Knock Out 5/2 60.000 Sally Richards FIRST LEVEL - AA THIRD LEVEL - O 75171 Old Military Rd. Allison Barca Risqué 2/2 69.869 Nancy Burba Checkers 2/2 61.047 Covington, LA 70435 Lolly White Cayenne 2/2 67.628 FOURTH LEVEL - AA 985-809-7391 Maria Cowan Chanel 11/7 63.000 Lolly White Chance Encounter 2/1 50.582 Elaine Mendel-John Triple S Blackwood Image 1/1 62.500 FOURTH LEVEL - O [email protected] Karen Wolfsheimer Suntime Celebration 1/1 61.579 Anne Hornbeak Debonaire 3/2 63.023 Vickie Scheifelbein Hollywood 1/1 60.000 Nancy Burba Checkers 2/1 58.489 Volunteer Hours Catherine Shepard Walter 2/2 60.000 Leslie Morris Meant To Be 1/1 59.512 Robyn Taliaferro Glenormiston Billies Bay 7/4 58.000 FOURTH LEVEL FREESTYLE - AA Chair: Janel Martin FIRST LEVEL - O Bonnie Ferrell Dancon 1/1 69.583 P.O. Box 250 Anne Hornbeak Hello Dolly 6/4 70.417 PRIX ST. GEORGES - AA Folsom, LA 70437 Anne Hornbeak Cold Snap 4/1 64.361 Bonnie Ferrell Dancon 4/3 62.625 SECOND LEVEL - JR/YR PRIX ST. GEORGES - O Kathryn Chabaud Obi 4/2 62.619 Anne Hornbeak Battle 2/2 66.250 How do members Camille Coleman Bally Bay 2/2 61.071 INTERMEDIARE II - AA participate in the SEDA Gerlinde Beckers Oliver Twist 1/1 63.171 Awards Program?

B Make copies of the front of your recognized It’s SEDA’s Big Event! dressage test results making sure score, date, Judges: and judge’s name is legible. Include Eleanor Stine-Masek “S” a valid e-mail address. Thomas Poulin “S” C Mail copies to Sally no later than 14 days after Lots of fun prizes the last day of the and breed awards! weekend on which the show in question was S held. Volunteers needed! D Check your standings This is a great opportunity to and volunteer hours on complete your volunteer hours the web site and with for year end awards! each issue and report any discrepancies to October 4-5 Contact Laura Freeman the appropriate chair. (985) 796-5188 or [email protected] Serenity Farm Visit www.sedariders.org for more details, prize www.sedariders.org Folsom, LA list and entry forms as they become available!

Let the Good Times Roll!

| 20 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 Danish Warmblood Inspection September 27 & 28, 2008

* Registered Thoroughbreds are eligible for inspection!!!

* Offspring out of approved Danish Stallions are eligible for inspection!!!

* Mares considering Danish Stallions as a breeding prospect can be presented for inspection!!!

* Registered 3 year old and older Danish fillies that have been branded are eligible for “Main” mare book, performance testing and medal qualifiers!!!

* Stallion prospects with qualified pedigrees!!!

Host Site: Inspection Details Call: Oak Hill Ranch (985) 796-3650 79234 Hwy 25 E-mail: Folsom, LA 70437 [email protected]

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 2 1 Eventing Standings As of 08/16/08

RIDER HORSE POINTS RIDER HORSE POINTS *RECOGNIZED STANDINGS – HORSE TRIALS* TADPOLE - SR BEGINNER NOVICE - SR Rebecca Doleac Bella Octavia 7 Rebecca Doleac Bella Octavia 7 BEGINNER NOVICE - JR Rebecca Doleac Butter Cream 7 Alex Varisco Appy Go Lucky 7 Pauline Appelby Without A Trace 3 Daphne Zimmer Nilla Wafer 5 BEGINNER NOVICE - JR Jordan French Bobby Sox 4 Daphne Zimmer Nilla Wafer 24 Kalie Beckers Red Hot Investment 3 NOVICE - JR Alexis Laguna Hershey 2 SEDA Eventing Chelsey Adams Radiance 3 Shelby Rome Derby Day Diva 1 Award Chair: NOVICE - SR BEGINNER NOVICE - SR Kelley Varisco Pauline Appleby Without a Trace 17 Jen Adrgana Pictures of Lily 7 21112 Wilson Road Allison Maestri Pocketman 11 Mark Beckers Traveler 5 Covington, LA 70435 Ann Mayer Gentleman Jack 9 Rebecca Doleac Butter Cream 4 985-892-1997 Bonnie Fay FreshCatch 8 Sunny Francois Loretta 0 [email protected] TRAINING - JR NOVICE - JR Luci Winsberg Handy Man 12 Alaina Lebioda Shaken Not Stirred 4 Sophie Koch Checkmate 8 Luci Winsberg Handy Man 3 How do members TRAINING - SR NOVICE - SR Ted White Carolina Knockout 32 Janet Shea Romeo 5 participate in the SEDA Craig Peterson The Countryman 13 TRAINING - SR Awards Program? Bonnie Fay Twix 3 Ted White Carolina Knock Out 7 PRELIMINARY - JR Craig Peterson The Countryman 4 > Eventing scores must Chelsey Adams Cruise In Style 3 PRELIMINARY - SR be mailed to the Eventing Elizabeth Cummins Alleyoop 5 Chair within 14 days after *SCHOOLING STANDINGS – COMBINED TESTS* Maggie Glynn Bacchus 3 the last day on which the AMOEBA - JR Christian Maloney Lil “Bit of Color 7 *SCHOOLING STANDINGS – HORSE TRIALS* horse trial/combined test Cameron Dauterive GF Windchime 5 BEGINNER NOVICE - JR was held. Use the form on Alisia Moore Rex 4 Jacob Roberts Ricky 14 page 23 to submit your Katherine Salinas Angel 4 Jordan French Bobby Sox 8 scores. Alexa Watson Chill the Bubbly 3 Shelby Rome Derby Day Diva 4 AMOEBA - SR Alex Varisco Dibs 0 Stacy Palowsky Nellie Gray 7 NOVICE - SR TADPOLE - JR Elizabeth Cummins Appy Go Lucky 8 p Sarah Vales Ginger Snap 5 Shelby Rome H’ai Wish 3 “Horse thou art truly a creature Get ‘em while they’re hot! without equal, SEDA saddlepads are for thou fliest available for purchase! without wings For only $40 you’ll get and conquerest a lovely, quality without sword.” dressage pad with the SEDA logo. Support SEDA –The Koran and look good, too! Call Leslie Morris at (504) 833-7923 for more details or to order yours.

| 22 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 SEDA VOLUNTEER HOURS FORM

½ Mail form to: Janel Martin, P.O. Box 250, Folsom, LA 70437 within 14 days after volunteering. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE, NAME OF MEMBER TO WHOM HOURS ARE TO BE CREDITED

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE (INDICATE HOME OR OFFICE) E-MAIL

EVENT NAME DATE(S) # OF HOURS

EVENT MANA GER’S NAME SIGNATURE DATE

SEDA EVENTING RESULTS FORM SEDA AWARD POINTS For the Awards Chair Placement ______Completed ______½ Mail 2007 results to: Kelley Varisco, 21112 Wilson Road, Covington, LA Clean Cross Country______Total ______70435 within 14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. Use one form per horse/rider combination. Thank you! J Postcard mailed J Added to YTD totals J Sent to USEA Area III or IV

RIDER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) HORSE’S SHOW NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE (INDICATE DAY OR EVENING) E-MAIL

EVENT NAME (INDICATE H.T.,C.T., OR OTHER) DATE(S)

DIVISION NUMBER OF HORSES IN DIVISION PLACEMENT IN DIVISION

I am a: J Senior J Junior This Show is Recognized by: J USEA J SEDA

Penalty Points: J Dressage ______J Stadium ______J Cross Country ______J Total ______

EVENT SECRETARY/MANA GER NAME SIGNATURE DATE

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 23 Candid Corner: USDF / USEA / USEF NEWS remember to smile! Newsworthy...

Calling All Thoroughbreds! Information on the 2009 National Many of us love riding Thoroughbreds Dressage Championships Available because of their athleticism, mental The qualifying season is now under S C I H P A

R quickness, and affordability. Now your TB way for the 2009 Collecting Gaits G O T O H

P can win points and recognition through Farm/USEF National Dressage E E R © Learning all about musical freestyles during the the North American Series and the USDF Championships for the Junior, Young Cynthia Collins clinic at Stirling Farm. All Breeds Program awards, sponsored by Rider, and Young Adult “Brentina Cup” the North American Thoroughbred Society divisions. Selection procedures and (NATBS). qualifying competition lists are now “NATBS member horses are instantly available on the National Dressage Page of on an equal footing with each other,” says USEF.org. Nicole Dutzi of Goldolphin Farm in Please note the age range for the USEF Kentucky. “Thoroughbreds and their Young Adult “Brentina Cup” division has riders gain recognition for their efforts been expanded for 2009. Riders between while competing nationally or locally. And the ages of 20 and 28 years old are now each horse can be rewarded for excelling in eligible to participate in this program. the equine discipline that he or she is best For more information, please contact Judi Dauterive and her Private Joke. at—whether in dressage, barrel racing, Jennifer Keeler, National Director of jumping, or other events.” Dressage, at [email protected]. S Whether amateur or professional, showing locally, regionally, or nationally, USDF Goes Green your horse’s achievements and progress The United States Dressage Federation gain recognition. Thoroughbreds announced the start of its ‘Going Green’ registered with NATBS can win points Campaign. The campaign was developed toward North American Series Awards in to manage costs in a tough economy and dressage or a wide range of other support worldwide environmental efforts disciplines. Horses accumulating 20 or while continuing to provide the best in more points win recognition at the end of member benefits and services. the year. For the USDF All Breeds Award The first major step in the effort was program, awards are presented to NATBS the launch of the USDF web site last fall member Thoroughbreds and their riders which has allowed USDF to provide at year-end by USDF. extensive information and services to its Schooling cross country at Lagniappe. Individual Thoroughbreds can be members online, reducing paper usage, registered with NATBS in order to be shipping costs, and staff processing time. eligible for NATBS breeding, dressage, and To further the campaign and involve eventing awards; to accumulate horse all members, USDF has instituted the show points through the NATBS North choice for individuals to opt out of American Series Awards program; and to receiving hardcopy membership cards qualify for NATBS and USDF Directory as both of these can Worldwide Trails awards. be accessed online. Also, by renewing D U A B A H

C For more on NATBS, a online for the 2009 membership year, A I R O T

C membership application members can not only help save paper, I V : T I D

E and rules, visit postage, and handling, but will also R C O T O

H www.hellohorse.com. receive a $15 gift certificate from Dover P Corinne Titus on Marquee at the Freestyle Clinic. S Saddlery.

| 24 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 As incentive for local group member equestrian event to ever be held in the United organizations (GMOs) to become involved in States will help ensure a legacy for the these efforts, GMOs can opt to become a Kentucky Horse Park long after 2010.” ‘Green Club.’ By opting out of receiving To view the renderings visit hardcopy membership cards for members of www.usef.org/images/wir/kyhorsepark2010.pdf. S their club and by submitting their rosters electronically, any ‘Green Club’ will receive a Want to Become a Licensed Eventing USDF Club Point for each member submitted Judge or TD? on their roster. USDF Club Points can be used Are you interested in becoming a Licensed for purchasing prizes and gifts through USDF's Eventing Judge or Technical Delegate? Lendon F. Gray Bookstore. The first portion of the Training Program Learn About For more information on how you can for Eventing Officials – Dressage Session A – the Horse Biz become involved in USDF’s ‘Going Green’ will be conducted November 4-7, 2008 at campaign or to offer suggestions on how to Applewood Farm in Califon, New Jersey. The Center for Equine Business Studies (CEBS) will offer its Fall further expand these efforts, visit the USDF This training program is open to everyone; series of sales and business web site or contact the USDF office. S however it is a requirement of the USEF management courses beginning Licensing Procedures to attend Session A, as September 8. Tentative Park Layout, Venue Renderings well as Dressage Session B, which will be held The CEBS brings a convenient Released for the 2010 Alltech FEI World in February 2009 in Area VI, should you wish and economical solution to small to obtain your “r” Event Judge license. business owners, retailers, and Equestrian Games others wanting to hone their The World Games 2010 Foundation and the The Technical Delegate Training Program skills by offering on-line distance Kentucky Horse Park released the first will be held February 13-15, 2009 at Ram Tap learning courses to improve renderings of the Kentucky Horse Park venue in Fresno, California. practical business knowledge and tools. Distance learning plans for the 2010 Alltech FEI World This training program is also open to replaces the traditional face-to- Equestrian Games. everyone; however, it is a requirement of the face classroom with instruction “While these venue plans may experience Licensing Procedures to attend this session if delivered via the Internet. This some changes between now and 2010, these you wish to obtain your “r” Technical Delegate allows students to participate in classes at times that are tentative layouts already illustrate the License and/or “r” Event Judge License. convenient to their job and family magnitude and scale of this event, as well as For more information on becoming a obligations, and from any location the breadth and scope of our planning,” said Licensed Official, or to request an application with Internet access. Rob Hinkle, Vice President of Operations for for these training programs, please contact Courses to be offered on-line the World Games 2010 Foundation. Nancy Knight; 703-779-0440, Ext 3007; for continuing education credits The Kentucky Horse Park venue layout [email protected]. include “Business Basics for the S Equine Business” and “Sales in illustrates the areas of competition, temporary the Equine Industry”. “Business structures, and various spectator attractions USEF Announces Theodore O’Connor Basics” provides instruction in the available on site. Hundreds of temporary Legacy Fund basics of managing businesses that provide products or services structures and activities will be placed in the The USEF announces the establishment of to the equine industry. “Sales in park in 2010, including approximately 400 the Theodore O’Connor Legacy Fund. This the Equine Industry” focuses on trade show booths, an International Pavilion, fund was established to commemorate 2007 professional sales techniques in and an Equine Pavilion. USEF/Farnam Platform Horse of the Year, the equine environment. The world-class venue will be utilized before Theodore O’Connor. Donations will be used to Course fees are $695 per person. and long after the Games. fund the construction of a new cross-country Upon successful completion of all five Equine Entrepreneurship “This is unquestionably an unprecedented obstacle for the Rolex Kentucky courses, the participant will be period of growth for the Kentucky Horse Three-Day Event in memory of Teddy. If you awarded a Certificate in Equine Park,” said Park Executive Director John would like to contribute to this memorial, Entrepreneurship from Texas Nicholson. “These permanent please do so by visiting A&M University. facilities have been long- https://www.usef.org/_auaiframes/disasterrel For additional course desired and much-needed, ief/teddy/teddy.aspx. information and to enroll visit S http://agonline.tamu.edu/equine and their completion in time for the largest

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 25 Trainer Directory FUN STUFF!

Tina Ann Cope Origin of Dressage Letters: Classical Dressage • Combined Training (985) 839-0036 [email protected] Two Possible Explanations

Anne Hornbeak From FEI submitted by Carol Petranek Dressage (985) 796-9434 (985) 796-9693 etters were not used until international B = Bannertrager/Standard Bearer [email protected] Lcompetitions began with the Olympics S = Schzkanzler/Chancellor of Exchequer Vicki Macgowan in the 1900’s. The first competition in 1912 R = Ritter/Knight Dressage (985) 373-5464 did not have letters. M = Meier/Steward (985) 796 0317 No Olympics were held in 1916 because H = Hofsmarshall/Lord Chancellor”

Leslie Morris of World War I. The letters just ‘appeared’ However, in the 1920 Olympics, the Dressage • Hunter/Jumper in the 1920 Olympics and no one has ever letters on the centerline were also used: A, (504) 833-7923 or (504) 858-5944 been able to find the origin although D, L, X, I, G, and C. S [email protected] various theories have been advanced over the years, including one theory that the Lynn Quast Dressage • Eventing letters were the first letter of the names of (985) 893-4500 cities conquered by the Romans. [email protected] A second possibility: Stephanie Rolison “It appears that in the Old Imperial Dressage • Jumping Pleasure German Court the walls of the Royal (601) 310-3939 Mews/Stable yard were initially marked

D. Jayne Stewart with letters indicating where each Courtier Tellington Method and/or rider’s horse was to be stood to (TTOUCH / TTEAM) Dressage • Pleasure (985) 789-8275 await its rider. [email protected] K = Kaiser/King F = Furst/Prince To have your facility or services included in this directory, please see the application P = Pferdknecht/Ostler and additional information on the SEDA V = Vassal web site (www.sedariders.org). E = Edeling/Ehrengast/Guest of Honour

Equi-Best Equestrian Center Windsong Equestrian Center Equine Facility Directory 82136 Hwy 437 10282 River Road Covington, LA 70435 St. Rose, LA 70087 Lynn Quast Ana Denman Alivio Farm The Billabong (985) 893-4500 (504) 231-0638 39366 Reeves Road 12250 Hwy 1077 [email protected] [email protected] Franklinton, LA 70468 Folsom, LA 70437 Tina Ann Cope Sunny Francois Folsom Equestrian Center (985) 839-0036 (985) 796-1271 16191 Highway 40 To have your facility or services [email protected] [email protected] Folsom, LA 70437 included in this directory, please www.tina-ann-cope.com www.labillabong.com Vicki Macgowan see the application and additional information on the SEDA web site (985) 796-0317 (www.sedariders.org). Anne Hornbeak Stables Cedar Lane Farm (985) 373-5464 15081 Highway 40 P.O. Box 2178 Folsom, LA 70437 Opelousas, LA 70571 Three Oaks Farm Anne Hornbeak Laura Ryan 100 Three Oaks Rd. (985) 796-9434 (337) 945-3355 Perkinston, MS 39573 (985) 796-9693 [email protected] Greg & Sylvia Rolison [email protected] www.lauraryan.com (601) 928-0229 [email protected]

| 26 SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 TACK CLASSIFIEDS Saddles: New Stübben Roxanne. 17.5", 29 cm tree. Used 10 Please send your ads to: Terri Chabaud times. $1000. County Eventer. Dark brown, 17.5", #3 (medium) (985) 796-0018 or [email protected] tree. Excellent condition. $700. Contact Elisha (337) 258-7040 or [email protected] FACILITY NEEDED Stübben Romanus dressage saddle, black, 32cm wide, 17.5'' Facility Needed. Dressage trainer looking for a facility to lease, seat. Fittings included. Excellent condition. $750.00. Contact in the Folsom area, with a covered arena and 4-5 stalls for the Lorraine Jenkins (985) 966-3634. long summer months. Please contact Tina (985) 839-0036. 16" close contact Crosby Collegiate jumping saddle, excellent condition. $300 obo. Call Chris at (251) 342-8197 HORSES or e-mail [email protected] for additional information. Amigo - PMU rescue, cute guy. Shown Intro (1st & 2nd place) at June Schooling show. Gentle, responsive, quiet. 3 years old, New Schleese Derby saddle with 14.3/15 hands, bay with some white. Appendix bred. Needs new Schleese leathers. The saddle is $4995.00 new and the a home! $1,500. Lisa Pepitone (225) 413-8092 or leathers are about $150. Used for about 1 month. Asking $4500 [email protected]. for saddle and leathers. Call Stacy at (504) 982-0521. Bourbon – PMU rescue, growing into handsome man. Started Schleese semi-custom dressage saddle, under saddle in August. Quiet. 3 years old, 15.1 hands, solid 17" extra soft, deep seat, “FLAIR” adjustable panel system, dark bay. Percheron / thoroughbred. Not drafty. Needs a home! black French leather. Asking $2200. Call Lolly (985) 796-1836 $2,500. Lisa Pepitone (225) 413-8092 or or [email protected]. [email protected]. Schleese Saddle 17" JES Elite. French leather, new stirrup 1997 grey Welsh gelding, jumps 2'6". Suitable for a child, leathers. Dark chocolate brown-appears black. $1850. Contact but not for a total beginner. 12.3hh; $8,000 or OBO. Call Elaine Harmon (504) 952-9524. Robyn (318) 992-7479. Courbette Merkur II DLX All Purpose Close Contact English Nice selection of horses for sale. Various ages, sizes and levels saddle. 17" seat, med. width spring tree. Extra long flaps of experience. All well mannered and going under saddle. Priced for a taller rider. No fittings, very good condition. $300. based on experience and potential: 4 yrs - 13 yrs old, 15.1h- Nicole (985) 725-1137 or [email protected]. 17h! Contact Joan Bergmann (985) 373-8818. Too much stuff? TRAILERS ssifieds! 1999 3-horse Featherlite slant trailer. Dressing room with AC. Sell it in the Cla Located in Mobile, AL. Asking $14,000. Contact Sparkles Tanner y included in Listings automaticall (251) 402-3344 or e-mail [email protected]. SEDA web site! Off Course and on the

Focus on Farms We’d like to feature your farm or facility in an upcoming ‘Focus on Farms’ column. If you’re interested in submitting 4-6 photos and a short article about your place, please notify the editor before the October 10 deadline at [email protected].

| SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 2 7 SEDA OFFICERS & CHAIRS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER CHAIR | Paula Gregory 985-778-9221 • [email protected] PRESIDENT | Lynn Quast 504-905-3690 • [email protected] LE BON TEMPS 2008 CHAIR | Laura Freeman 985-796-5188 • [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT | David Banister 985-796-3866 • [email protected] NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Board Members

SECRETARY | Elaine Harmon OFF COURSE ADVERTISING | Terri Chabaud Established in 1975, the Southern 504-469-9652 • [email protected] 985-796-0018 • [email protected] Eventing and Dressage Association is a non-profit, educational TREASURER | Janel Martin OFF COURSE CALENDAR | Vickie Schiefelbein organization founded to foster an 985-796-8199 • [email protected] 228-806-5917 • [email protected] interest in, and a understanding of, the equestrian sports of DRESSAGE CHAIR | Leslie Morris OFF COURSE MAILING | Margaret Rice & Barbara Dressage and Eventing. The 504-833-7923 • [email protected] Merritt • [email protected] Southern Eventing & Dressage Association is governed by the United EVENTING CHAIR | Elizabeth Cummins VOLUNTEER HOURS CHAIR | Janel Martin States Equestrian Federation. We 985-796-5011 • [email protected] 985-796-8199 • [email protected] are also a Region 9 Group Member Organization of the United States MEMBERSHIP CHAIR | Maria Cowan WEB SITE CHAIR | Nicole Landreneau Dressage Federation and an Area III 504-723-3407 • [email protected] 985-725-1137 • [email protected] & V Affiliate of the United States Eventing Association. PUBLICATIONS CHAIR | Nicole Landreneau FLEUR DE LEAP HORSE TRIALS 2008 CHAIR 985-725-1137 • [email protected] Elizabeth Cummins • 985-796-5011 [email protected]

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AWARD CHAIR - EVENTING | Kelley Varisco 985-892-1997 • [email protected] Moving? o notify the AWARD CHAIR - RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE Remember t air of any Sally Richards • 985-809-7391 • [email protected] Membership Ch ess changes! AWARD CHAIR - SCHOOLING DRESSAGE addr Vickie Schiefelbein • 228-806-5917 [email protected]

c/o Margaret Rice 7048 Moniteau Court Baton Rouge, LA 70809 EVENTS CALENDAR

Please send calendar items to 4-5 Tryon Horse Trials NOVEMBER FEBRUARY 2009 [email protected] Vickie Schiefelbein 1 SEDA SCHOLARSHIP 14-15 Schooling Day (14th) and South Carolina [email protected] or (228) 806- DEADLINE Combined Test (15th) 5917. SEDA events are in bold. Y 4-5 LE BON TEMPS RECOGNIZED Rene or Judi: 1-2 Rocking Horse Stables HT DRESSAGE SHOW I & II [email protected] Dates subject to change; check [email protected] Laura Freeman (985) 796-5188 (985) 796-3712 www.sedariders.org for up-to-date Florida information. [email protected] Amen Corner / Folsom, LA Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA 1-2 River Glen Horse Trials [email protected] MARCH 2009 10 OFF COURSE DEADLINE SEPTEMBER Tennessee 15 Schooling Dressage Show 4-7 Fall Dressage Camp with J. Ashton 10-13 Deep South Dressage & Combined Rene or Judi: 7-8 Blue Angel Dressage (Jeff) Moore Training Association Adult Horse [email protected] Linda Lester Evie Tumlin Camp with Instructors: Allison (985) 796-3712 [email protected] [email protected] Faso, Britta Johnston, Amen Corner / Folsom, LA Escambia County Equestrian Center (662) 234-3785 and Jodie Kelly Pensacola, FL 28-29 Dressage Across the Lake I & II Cedar Wind Farm / Oxford, MS Camp Timpoochee / Niceville, FL Betsy Gosling 8-9 Linda Strine Clinic 6 Debbie Hill Clinic 11 Bluebonnet Horse Expo [email protected] Susanne Knudsen (985) 773-2234 Elizabeth Rice (901) 277-8108 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA [email protected] Clifton Farms / Hernando, MS www.bluebonnethorseexpo.com Equi-Best Equestrian Center / Travis County Expo Center APRIL 2009 6-7 Ft. Rucker Horse Trials Covington, LA [email protected] Austin, TX 4-5 Sherry Levin Memorial 8-9 Poplar Place Farm Horse Trials Dressage Show Alabama 11 Cedar Wind Farm Dressage Show [email protected] Sherry G Pride Oxford, MS 6-7 Serenity Farm Fall Recognized Georgia [email protected] Dressage Show 11-12 Baton Rouge Equestrian Center Hernando, MS 13-16 Ocala Horse Trials Vicki Macgowan (985) 796-0317 Horse Trials shelley@flhorsepark.com 25-26 Blue Angel Dressage Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA [email protected] Ocala, FL Linda Lester (850) 862-6158 Baton Rouge, LA 6-7 Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials [email protected] 15-16 Turkey Trot Dressage [email protected] 17-19 GAIG/USDF Region 9 www.dsdcta.org Hernando, MS South Carolina Championships Pensacola, FL Stacia Wert-Gray (405) 341-3946 21-22 SEDA JUNIORS-ONLY 15 USDF Youth Convention 29-May GALA Spring Fling (Jumpers) Lazy E / Guthrie, OK SCHOOLING DRESSAGE Scholarship deadline 3 Kathleen Posey (985) 796-0760 Paula Gregory (985) 778-9221 18 Debbie Hill Clinic [email protected] 19-21 Poplar Place Farm Horse Trials Amen Corner / Folsom, LA [email protected] Elizabeth Rice (901) 277-8108 www.galahorseshows.com Georgia Clifton Farms / Hernando, MS 28-30 Pine Top Farm Horse Trials Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA [email protected] 18-19 USDF Sport Horse Breeding 20-21 FLEUR DE LEAP COMBINED Georgia MAY 2009 Judging Seminar with TEST AND CROSS COUNTRY 1-3 Memphis in the Springtime Melissa Creswick SCHOOLING DAY DECEMBER Sandy Donavan (910) 218-0613 Clifton Farms / Hernando, MS Elizabeth Cummins 3-7 Adequan/USDF National [email protected] (985) 796-5011 18-19 Paradise Farm Convention & Symposium with Tunica, MS Lagniappe Farm / Folsom, LA [email protected] Kyra Kyrklund 23-24 Dressage Across the Lake III & IV South Carolina www.usdf.org/convention/2008 23-24 Tom Noone Clinic Betsy Gosling Sheraton Denver Hotel / Denver, CO Elizabeth Rice (901) 277-8108 18-19 Serenity Schooling Dressage Show [email protected] Clifton Farms / Hernando, MS Vicki Macgowan (985) 796-0317 5-7 LOMA FOWLER CLINIC Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA 26-28 LOMA FOWLER CLINIC Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA Leslie Morris (504) 858-5944 Stirling Farm / Folsom, LA JUNE 2009 Leslie Morris (504) 858-5944 25-26 Symposium with Heather Blitz, 10 Delta Blues Classic Stirling Farm / Folsom, LA Mary Wanless and Hilary Clayton: 6 Debbie Hill Clinic Suzanne Mayo (615) 790-2953 Biomechanics of Horse and Rider Elizabeth Rice (901) 277-8108 27 BREC CT [email protected] Didi Carpenter (281) 351-2994 Clifton Farms / Hernando, MS Michelle Bergeron Tunica, MS [email protected] didicarp@flash.net/www.honeybr 10 OFF COURSE DEADLINE www.rightlead.com ookfarm.net 14 Schooling Dressage Show 12-14 Amen Corner Farm Holly Daze Baton Rouge, LA Honeybrook Farm / Hockley, TX Rene or Judi: Rene Kurzius (985) 796-3712 [email protected] 25-26 Pine Mountain Horse Trials 27-28 Pine Top Farm Horse Trials [email protected] (985) 796-3712 [email protected] [email protected] Amen Corner Farm / Folsom, LA Amen Corner / Folsom, LA Georgia Georgia 13-14 Serenity Schooling Dressage Show 27-28 Danish Warmblood Inspection 25-26 USDF Region 9 FEI Jr/YR Clinic Vicki Macgowan (985) 796-0317 JULY 2009 10-12 Blues City Dressage (985) 796-3650 / with Jan Ebeling Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA [email protected] Joan Darnell [email protected] Sandy Donavan (910) 218-0613 15-16 Lisa Wilcox Clinic Oak Hill Ranch / Folsom, LA Canaan Ranch / Fulshear, TX Tunica, MS Melanie Lawrence 31 USDF Volunteer of the Year Award 31-Nov Southwest Dressage (678) 231-6869 SEPTEMBER 2009 nomination deadline Championships Applewood Farm / Georgia 5-6 Serenity Farm Fall Recognized 2 Kathy Jones (832) 722-6121 Dressage Show OCTOBER [email protected] Vicki MacGowan (985) 796-0317 3-4 Reiterhof Dressage Show www.houstondressagesociety.org [email protected] Austin, TX Houston, TX Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA

SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 WHAT COMES WITH Ride with SEDA! YOUR SEDA Established in 1975, the Southern Eventing and educational clinics and seminars, schooling MEMBERSHIP? Dressage Association is a non-profit, shows, Le Bon Temps (a recognized educational organization founded to dressage show), Fleur de Leap (an foster an interest in, and eventing show), fun paces, and an ELIGIBILITY FOR SEDA AWARDS understanding of, the equestrian annual awards program. SEDA is AND YEAR-END AWARDS sports of Dressage and Eventing. one of the largest USDF BANQUET SEDA is a group member affiliated clubs in Region 9 and S organization of USDF, affiliated growing. We invite you to join us SUBSCRIPTION TO with USEA, and governed by in supporting, learning, and THE NATIONAL AWARD the United States Equestrian enjoying the sports of dressage WINNING OFF COURSE Federation. Club activities include and eventing in our area. NEWSLETTER AND THE USDF CONNECTION MAGAZINE SEDA APPLICATION/RENEWAL

S ½ Mail form & check (made out to SEDA) to: MARIA COWAN, 624 EDENBORN AVE., ACCESS AND USE OF THE METAIRIE, LA 70001 NATIONAL AWARD WINNING The membership year begins December 1, 2007 and expires November 30, 2008. New members SEDA WEB SITE applying after October 1 will receive free membership for the balance of that year.

S SENIOR $50 JUNIOR $40 *FAMILY $75 NEW APPLICATION RENEWAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO J J J J J SERVE ON THE BOARD OF Please Note: 1) To qualify for USDF Regional Championships you must be a Participating Member DIRECTORS, CHAIR COMMITTEES, by joining USDF directly. 2) $17 of your SEDA membership fee goes directly to USDF for your Group Membership. *FAMILY is defined as two people at the same address. EVENTS, OR SHOWS, AND VOTING PRIVILEGES IN ALL ELECTIONS NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

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