september 2011
Lehigh Valley
Dressage Association Newsletter
Calendar Have you qualified?
HIGHLIGHTS The following riders and horses have quali- mary mcCreesh on A Quest
fied for the LVDA Championship show at John Lee Amber on Dhijon
For a complete list of LVDA events, click here Rhythm and Blues Equestrian Center on Jeanne mcDonald on tela
October 9th. This list includes both Spring monika Dujardin on princess Di
September 11: Schooling show—Rhythm Fields shows, the August R&B show and Olivia steidle on rheingold
& Blues II, Judge: Patricia Brosius (L) the USEF/USDF show at the BCHP. Don’t sue rudmann on FWF In rhythm
secretary: stacey Kimmel-smith forget to send in your entries before 9/30! melissa pribic on radiance
610-349-8092 manager: Nina Fisher 540-
Intro B- score of 64% or higher First Level- Test 3 (score of 62% or higher)
654-3652 Opens: August 11 /
sharon rinkenbach Grauer on Colorado Danielle Drosnock on mardi Gras Girl
Closes: september 2
splash monika Dujardin on Diplomat
stacey Kimmel-smith on Delancey (riley) marilyn payne on shantiana
October 9- Schooling show w/ Amy peterson on midnight expression
Championship classes- Rhythm & Blues CJ shelly on put me in Coach
betty Frasca on Cash in on Faith beth patterson on Declaration
III Judge: Merrilyn Griffin (r)
secretary: Colleen shelly 484-225-8712 Lila Franks on scout Second Level-Test 3 (score of 61% or
Opens: september 9 / Kristen bennett on Darius higher)
Closes: september 30 suzanne reigel on Zoey Lindsay Ferris on stilton
Lara masters on mystic stacey Nash on Gintaras (Gavin)
June Coccia on peanut Jodi Courtney on Arames
November 5-6 Clinic with
Jessica Jo Tate at Schocharie Ridge Intro C- score of 64% or higher monika Dujardin on Diplomat
secretary: Gail Carpency 610-837-7889, sabrina Wetzel on best man Amy Gimbel on Addiction
gailcarpency@verizon.net Opens: sharon rinkenbach-Grauer on Colorado Kathy Adams on premonition ssH
september 26 / Closes: October 24 splash Kathryn Kruemmling on Dahlia
suzanne reigel on Zoey Darcy miller-brown on Amarose
Lara masters on mystic Third Level-test 3 (score of 61% or higher)
News FlasH
Jeff Conner on elsa Nancy Krial on phlyer
Training Level-Test 3 (score of 63% or Fourth Level-test 3 (score of 61% or higher)
2011 Adult Team competition at the higher) None as of now...
NJHP has been cancelled. Due to poor Judy ross on magnificent Fool
entries, esDCtA had to cancel the event. sandy Kantor on rosetta this list will be updated after the rhythm &
the LVDA Adult team committee is Kim Hirschman on tulibard’s Hardiman blues show on september 11!
working on scheduling an Alternate team Lisa scibetta on peter
Competition in October and is inviting
local barns and GmOs to send teams.
more news will follow in the next few LVDA's 2011
days.
Scholarships awarded!
This year’s recipients are:
Education: Gail Carpency
Riding: Nancy Krial
Thank you for all the LVDA members
NOTE:
who submitted applications this year! We
Newsletter items should be submitted
are looking forward to the LVDA's 2012
to NewsletterEditor@lvda.org by the
scholarship applicants.
last day of the month to ensure inclusion
Thank you,
in the following month’s newsletter.
LVDA Scholarship Committee
2011 lVDa Nomination ballot coming your way!
electeD OFFicials aND Now is your chance to nominate and the nomination form are located on
MeMbers at large yourself or someone else within LVDA lvda.org/motion to help you in nominat-
that you feel would do an excellent job in ing a candidate. Nominations will close on
President
one of LVDA’s Board Positions! (If you’re September 30th and voting will occur in
Gail Carpency
nominating someone else, please check October.
lvdapresident@lvda.org
with them to make sure they’ll accept the If you are interested in running for a
(610) 837-7889
nomination). It is important that all board position, please start preparing a short
Vice President members including members at large biography on your job strengths. We will
Nancy Krial attend at least 75% of the board meetings; be sharing all candidates’ biographies with
VicePresident@lvda.org, however, monthly attendance is preferred. the membership in October so they can
(610) 847-5520
Job descriptions, a membership list, make a more educated voting decision.
Treasurer
Barbara Paine Adams, bethAnn Hall, Kendra pireda, Janette
lvdatreasurer@lvda.org Allen, sherilyn Halter, britt porter, Wendy, A
(610) 767-3874
Allen, Andrea Hancock, paula pribic, melissa
Assistant Treasurer
Amber, John Lee Harmon, sylvia reese, Jean
Wally Vanderford
Ash, Cheryl Hephner, eleanor reigel, suzanne
Membership Secretary
Melissa Libby bagenstose, pete Hirschman, Kimberly rinkenbach-Grauer, sharon
MembershipSecretary@lvda.org bennett, Kristin Hynes, Janet ross, Judy
Correspondence Secretary brandt, marilyn Kantor, sandy routh , melinda
Tana Mucka burrows, Deborah A. Keating, Kathy rudmann, sue
tfm876@hotmail.com
Calantoni, petrina Kimmel-smith, stacey schibetta, Lisa
Members at Large:
Carbine stauffer, Amy Krial, Nancy, W schnieber, Joan
Kendra Hall, Emily Goense, Colleen
Shelly, Betty Frasca, Amy Mende, Cardany, Linda Lenci, Heather seifert, Jan
Sally MacGowan Carpency, Gail, s Lesnefsky, Carol seltzer, Fay Ann
Activities Coordinator Carson, Dominique (Nicki) Libby, melissa shebelsky, susan
Sylvia Harmon
Coccia, June, A Lutz, Joan shelly, CJ
Ribbon Coordinator Connell, margaret macGowan, sally shetzline-smith, susan
Samantha Friedenberg, VMD
Corcoran, Kristin martin-borrero, phyllis shiner, Cathy
Newsletter Editor
Stacey Kimmel-Smith Courtney, Jodi masters, Lara silver, Nancy, C
NewsletterEditor@lvda.org Cuff, Amy may, Denise slonaker, maryann
Newsletter Designer Daub, Gregory mcLane, Julia smaltz, Kelly
Judy Ross Demeglio, Jennifer mcLaughlin, Kris swanson, maurine
judyross@ptd.net
Dickenson, Chris mende, Amy troutman, Jeanie
Website Coordinator
Drosnock, sally J. mitchell, pat Vanderford, Wally
Emily Goense
emily@lvda.org Dujardin, monika mitchell, Jocelyn Vretman, Carina
Email Coordinator Fischer, Nina morgounova, maria Wainwright, sue
Joan Lutz Frasca, betty morse, sherry Ward, Ann, m
emailcoordinator@lvda.org Fraser, Allison moser, michelle Weimer, Christy
Marketing Director French, michele mucka, tana Wesley, Dorothy
Sharon Rinkenbach-Grauer
(610) 223-5323 Fretz, billie Jo muller, Alaina Weston, patty
marketingcoordinator@lvda.org Friedenberg, samantha Nash, stacey Wetzel, sabrina
This organization is a USDF Garner-Gerrard, miriam Neumayr, Jeannette Wurst, Corinne
Group Member Organization and its Glenn, Norma paine, barbara Zataveski, theresa, A
members are automatically 2011
Goense, emily pass, Jenn Zataveski, theresa, V
USDF Group members.
Greener, Jacqueline pedone, Joanne
Grim, Amy peterson, Jan
September 2011 2
Rhythm & Blues Schooling Show I Results
Date: August 7, 2011, Judge: patti thompson (L)
Though the clouds looked threatening, the weather held for the second Rhythm
& Blues schooling show. Even though the region got a soaking the night before, the
footing was great (and the parking for the trailers wasn’t muddy at all!). There were a
quite a few scratches due to everything from soundness issues to the ground around one
member’s trailer getting washed away by the rain. We’re all hoping for a better turnout
for the next show!
Second Level test 2
(1) Diplomat- monika Dujardin 65.526%
Second Level test 3
(1) Diplomat- monika Dujardin 65.238%
First Level test 2
(1) Cassidy- monika Dujardin 56.216%
First Level test 3
(1) Cassidy- monika Dujardin 59.032%
Training Level test 2
USDF/ESDCTA Continuing Education (1) magnificent Fool- Judy ross 69.643%
Seminar And “L” Brush-up Training Level test 3
(1) magnificent Fool- Judy ross 69.600%
A Weekend With Linda Zang Intro A
FEI/Olympic 5 Star (1) Cash in on Faith- betty Frasca 75.000%
(2) peanut- June Coccia 68.125%
Dressage Judge (3) easter sundae- Jennifer Koch 55.000%
sponsored by the UsDF, esDCtA and the Intro B
the Dressage Foundation (1) Cash in on Faith- betty Frasca 71.250%
saturday and sunday (2) Colorado splash- sharon rinkenbach-Grauer 68.750%
December 3 and 4, 2011 (3) mystic- Lara masters 68.125%
(4) peanut- June Coccia 65.000%
Continuing education riding clinic for (5) elsa- Jeff Conner 61.825%
dressage judges and L graduates (6) monty- patty Weston 61.250%
Saturday, December 3, 2011 Intro C
9:00AM to 4:00 PM, Backbrook Farm, (1) mystic- Lara masters 68.000%
(2) elsa- Jeff Conner 64.000% Judy Ross on Magnificent Fool entering the
75 Backbrook Road, Ringoes, New Jersey
(3) Colorado splash- sharon rinkenbach-Grauer 63.500% ring for T3, scoring 69.6%
$200 for a private session
Auditors welcome ($20 for esDCtA mem-
bers, $30 for non members) Open to all.
bring your own chair
Contact Kembarbosa@aol.com to reserve a
ride time Earthquakes and Hurricanes
If there ever was a wakeup call for emer- 2. Keep trailers and vans well-maintained,
Musical freestyle seminar gency preparedness, it happened at the full of fuel, and ready to move at all times.
Sunday December, 4, 2011 end of August. Here are some good readi- 3. Have all your veterinary information on
9:00AM to 2:30 PM, at the USET Library, ness tips for horse and barn owners… your animals handy.
Gladstone, New Jersey 1. Prepare an emergency kit consisting of: 4. Even if you have a generator, fill all
Information on designing, riding and judging • plastic trash barrel with lid your buckets and other vessels with water
freestyles • water bucket ahead of time in case you lose electricity.
Counts towards UsDF University Credit • leg wraps Store in a safe place. Cover if you can.
OpeN tO ALL trainers, riders, spectators, • fire-resistant non-nylon leads and
halters; 5. Empty your spreader.
judges and L graduates
$30 for esDCtA members and $50 for non • first aid items 6. Make sure you have enough bedding,
• portable radio and extra batteries grain, medicines, etc. for the week.
members. Includes lunch.
• flashlight 7. If you are a boarder, ask your farm
For reservations, send a check before
• sharp knife owner if they need any extra equipment
November 15th, 2011 made out to esDCtA to • wire cutters
Kem barbosa, 282 Carter road, princeton, such as buckets, etc. Be available after the
• tarpaulins storm to help if necessary and possible.
New Jersey 08540 • lime and bleach
please include a contact telephone number
For more info contact Kembarbosa@aol.com
September 2011 3
LVDA Recognized Dressage Show Results, August 21, 2011
Despite clouds threatening all day, the full day. Thanks to all our participants, vol- Amy Gimbel, The Dover AA Medal, and
LVDA Recognized Competition at the unteers, sponsors, and judges and a special Melissa Pribic, the Patt Bealer Memorial
Bucks County Horse Park was a great suc- thank you to our secretary Jacqui Richie. Award recipient. Congratulations also to
cess. A few riders cancelled -- likely antici- Congratulations to all our class winners Kristen Corcoran, who earned her USDF
pating a downpour which held off until and special recognition to John Amber, Silver Medal at our show. See you next year
the last few scheduled rides – but it was a the Senior High Score Award Recipient; on August 19, 2012.
Class rider Horse score 12 - First Level test Darcy miller-brown mickey blue eyes 68.108
2 - Open/bLm
training Level test 1 Julia mcLane ted e Graham 61.25 Christine Dickenson rockford 64.054
- Opportunity Class
- Open beth patterson Declaration 63.784
1.3 - training Level Julia mcLane ted e Graham 60.40% Amy peterson midnight expresso 62.432
test 3 - Opportunity Laurinda Wessel Oak 58.919
Class - Open
Jason beck rambo 58.919
2 - training Level John Lee Amber Dhigon 70.714
test 2 - Open/bLm Olivia steidle Lilly Ann 58.649
Joanne Coleman saakje’s midnight 70.714
melissa pribic radiance 58.378
sandra Kantor rosetta 67.5
Linda Cardany Golden Anne 57.297
Jeanne mcDonald tela 66.429
13 - First Level test monika Dujardin Diplomat 69.355
monika Dujardin Cassidy 57.5 3 - Open/GAIG/
UsDFQ marilyn payne shantiana 69.032
2.1 - training Level - patricia Weston Fast Iz a turtle 61.786
AA/Jr/Yr/GAIG/ Amy peterson midnight expresso 65.161
UsDFQ melanie Delduco Only at macys 58.929
beth patterson Declaration 62.581
Kathy Keating tattoo You 55
Christine Dickenson rockford 60.645
Grace Alexander maybe I Will 55
Jason beck rambo 59.355
3 - training Level John Lee Amber Dhijon 75.2
test 3 - Open/ Olivia steidle Lilly Ann 53.548
GAIG/UsDFQ Jeanne mcDonald tela 70
Wallace Vanderford redd 53.226
monika Dujardin princess Di 67.6
21 - second Level Amy betz Ghimbal 60.857
Olivia steidle rheinhold 66 test 1 - Open
Dawn Cozzolino Lightning ridge 59.429
Darcy miller-brown mickey blue eyes 64.8
22 - second Level Amy Gimbel Addiction 72,105
sue rudmann FWF In rhythm 64.8 test 2 - Open/bLm
Kathryn Dahlia 69.211
Joanne Coleman saakje’s midnight 60.8 Kruemmling
Kelly smaltz Whozya Daddy 60.8 marilyn payne FWF princess star 64.474
sandy Kantor rosetta 60.4 on Fire
taylor minnucci santa Anita 59.6 Jodi Courtney Arames 62.105
3.1 - training Level melissa pribic radiance 68 monika Dujardin Diplomat 59.477
test 3 - AA/Jr/Yr/ Kathy Ambidextrous 58.895
GAIG/UsDFQ melanie Delduco Only at macys 67.2
mastragostino
patricia Weston Fast Iz a turtle 60.4
mollie Cameron safe Journey 56.842
Kathy Keating tattoo You 60
23 - second Level Amy Gimbel Addiction 70.238
petrina Calantoni ralph Anderson 58.8 test 3 - Open/
GAIG/UsDFQ Kathy Adams premonition ssH 69.762
Grace Alexander maybe I Will 54.8
Kathryn Dahlia 63.333
11 - First Level test monika Dujardin princess Di 66.207 Kruemmling
1 - Open
sue rudmann FWF In rhythm 65.862 Darcy miller-brown Amarose 62.381
Amy peterson midnight expresso 64.828 marilyn payne FWF princess star 60.238
on Fire
Kelly smaltz Whozya Daddy 63.448
stacey Nash Gintaras 59.762
Linda Cardany Golden Anne 58.621
Jodi Courtney Arames 59.048
Laurinda Wessel Oak 58.276
Dawn Cozzolino Lightning ridge 58.095
taylor minnucci santa Anita 56.207
melissa Libby tailor made 57.143
Kathy Ambidextrous 55.238
mastragostino
31 - third Level test breann Depietro Amaretto 61.316
1 - Open
suzana Oei Nadiel 57.632
mollie Cameron safe Journey 54.474
September 2011 4
32 - third Level test Amy Nemeth- Land the Gold 58.78 50 - FeI prix st. Lori shoup Astaire 64.211
2 - Open/bLm Gazzillo George - Open/
bLm/GAIG/ Kristin Corcoran Quince 61.579
breann Depietro Amaretto 55.61 UsDFQ Cara Klothe Ocarina 60.789
33 - third Level test marilyn payne Dario 66.154
3 - Open/GAIG/ Jacqueline Greener mudzima 56.053
UsDFQ Nancy Krial phlyer 61.538
sahar Hirosh magic black scratch
Kathy Adams premonition ssH 60.769
51 - FeI Arden meyer Donna Nikolina 62.895
41 - Fourth Level Jill Kuc Grande I Am 59.429 Intermediaire I -
test 1 - Open Open/bLm/GAIG/ Amy Howard pastorale scratch
Kristin Corcoran Kermo’s trumfire 58.857 UsDFQ
Jill Kuc Ultimate 55.429 53 - FeI Grand prix - beth Davisson Lapero 53.191
42 - Fourth Level Nicole Zaccheo Nash 64.324 Open/bLm/GAIG/
test 2 - Open/bLm UDFQ
Lucy Helstowski tango royale 61.081
60 - musical Amy Gimbel Addiction 74,833
Anecia Delduco Flacon 60.811 Freestyle - Open/
bLm/UsDFQ/ marilyn payne shantiana 73.5
Jill Kuc Ultimate 57.297
GAIG Darcy miller-brown Amarose 70.5
Nicola serge Obelix 57.297
marilyn payne Dario 67.333
43 - Fourth Level Lucy Helstowski tango royale 59.75
test 3 - Open/ Nancy Krial phlyer 66.167
GAIG/UsDFQ Nicole Zaccheo sky’s the Limit 58.75
Anecia Delduco Flacon 63.667
Jill Kuc Grande I Am 56.5
maria morgounova Futi’s rave 58
70 - FeI Jr. Abigail elizabeth Dragonheart 63.684
Individual test bauer
71 - FeI Jr. team test Abigail elizabeth Dragonheart 63.243
bauer
Hard-working show manager Amy Mende gets a (brief!) moment to Patti Weston was pleased with her ride on Fast Iz A Turtle
catch her breath.
September 2011 5
Congratulations to Kristin Corcoran on achieving her USDF Silver Medal Linda Cardany on Golden Anne
on Quince at the LVDA Recognized Show. Way to go, Kristin!
Tallman Photo was the official show photogra-
pher. they graciously allowed us to use the
photos above and at left in the newsletter.
to view and order photos from the show, click
this link.
Kelly Smaltz on Whozya Daddy
Congratulations to John Amber riding Mo Swanson’s mare,
Dhijon, winning LVDA’s Sr. High Score Award. The pair achieved
a 75.200% in Training Level Test 3. They received a $25.00 gift
certificate from The Oasis Restaurant. Go celebrate with an ice
cream sundae!
Melissa Pribic placed 1st at T3 on Radiance with a score of 68
September 2011 6
“The Man” Was In The House By Gail Carpency
“The Man”, Steffen Peters, was in the
house of Hassler Dressage on August 13th
Left: Steffen
and 14th direct from his great showing at Peters surrounded
Aachen, Germany aboard Ravel. Several by LVDA
LVDA members made the trek to Chesa- “groupies”
peake City, MD to get a glimpse of “The Nancy Krial, Gail
Man” and to observe his instruction. We Carpency, BethAnn
Adams andChris
were treated to seven wonderful riders and Dickenson.
horses. Our favorite horse in the clinic was
Aesthete, a six year-old Dutch gelding, Below: Nancy Krial
was thrilled to
ridden by Silva Martin. The pair is vying win a breeding to
for the National Young Horse competi- Wamberto
tion. Other returning clinic favorites were
JJ Tate and Faberge, Suzanne Hassler and
Baroncelli and Ashley Perkins on Veredus. his outside leg on the horse.
Steffen began the clinic, explaining to In Steffen’s training strategy, transition
an audience of about 250 people, that he work is extremely important. Transitions
teaches the way he rides. He stated that create engagement. It is the duty of the
he is very “picky” about the horse’s accep- rider to make the decision when the collec-
tance of the rein, leg and seat aids. Steffen tion and the suppleness are correct before
is adamant that his horse is “tuned-in” to making the transition. Great halt-walk
him and that he, as a trainer, is consistent transitions translate into great rein-back
and precise with all his aids. Those impec- transitions. Steffen emphasized that trot-
cable high standards are what have made halt transitions need to be practiced every-
Steffen the outstanding rider and trainer day and once that transition is mastered,
he is resulting in the production of one proceed to trot-trot lengthen-halt transi-
outstanding international dressage horse tions. If there is difficulty in the canter to be used on horses that typically canter
after another. trot transitions, Steffen recommends that with their haunches in. For horses that
On young horses, Steffen emphasized the rider flex the jaw to the outside while travel with their haunches in, correct this
that the rider needs to train the horse to trotting, then straighten the horse, and ask problem by moving the shoulder over to
understand that his job starts at warm-up. for the canter transition. This counter flex- a shoulder-fore position and then, ask for
The horse needs to be responsive to the ion helps control the outside of the horse changes in the tempo of the canter keeping
rider immediately and the rider should and creates more suppleness on the out- the shoulder-fore position.
test the horse first for a reaction to his/ side. He told us to make it our goal to try In conclusion, Steffen reminded all of
her leg aids. If you apply leg pressure, does to achieve all downward transitions within us not to get too intense with our aids. He
the horse move readily forward? If you three strides. For more advanced horses, challenged us to find the time within the
apply pressure with one leg, does the horse he recommended the transition exercise movement to let go and create self-carriage
move away from the pressure? If the horse of medium canter to a pirouette-feeling within the horse. Remind the horse daily
doesn’t respond properly, it is the duty of canter back to a medium canter to a halt that he needs to work and that we, as rid-
the rider, as a trainer, to work on the horse’s with the expectation that each transition is ers, do not have to support him. His ending
correct understanding of leg pressure performed within three to four strides. advice to us was to never stop training your
before proceeding with other movements. Steffen assisted several riders with flying horse and never accept a mediocre per-
He suggested that riders work on the changes. First, he instructed the riders to formance! There you have it straight from
horse’s weak gait first because the horse work lots of forward and back transitions “The Man”!
will have the strength and endurance to at the canter. The exercise that he recom-
make the necessary improvement. On Saturday, after the clinic, a silent auc-
mended to improve the flying changes tion was held to benefit Courtney King’s
Next, Steffen tests for flexion of the jaw. was to bring the horse down the center rehabilitation expenses. Nancy Krial won
Outside flexion needs to be associated with line at a canter, leg-yield several strides to the highest bid on a breeding to Wamberto
the outside leg and inside flexion needs a shoulder-fore position and then, ask for and several of us gave a $20 donation and
to be associated with the inside leg. If the the change. He explained that the horse’s in turn, received Debbie McDonald’s
horse is not responsive to a leg, then, use anticipation of the flying changes is often book, “Riding Through”. Steffen mingled
leg-yields to obtain the correct response due to the horse not understanding the through the crowd and was very gracious to
and understanding to the leg. straightening and changing aids and the everyone and patiently stood for hundreds
When training the canter, Steffen assists lack of self-carriage. of photos. We all found him very approach-
the horse by putting his outside leg back To improve collection in the canter, able and down-to-earth. He mirrors his
first to prepare the horse for the transition Steffen recommended using travers at the horses—harmonious, attentive and relaxed.
and then, asks for the transition by putting canter; however, this exercise should not Thanks, Steffen, for a wonderful day!
September 2011 7
lVDa and the Dressage Foundation Present
Jessica Jo Tate dressage Clinic
November 5 & 6, 2011
To be held at Schocharie Ridge Farm
New Tripoli, PA
Farm Owner: Sandy Kantor Cell: 484-547-3959
Opening date: September 26
Closing date: October 24
Secretary: Gail Carpency 610-837-7889
gailcarpency@verizon.net
$135 LVDA members
$160 non members
Auditors- $10 members/$15 non members
About JJ Tate
n USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist has competed
eleven horses at the FEI level
n Represented the US in the World Breeding
Championships in Verden, Germany in 2007 finishing
7th with Donnermuth
n Long listed for the World Equestrian Games in 2006
n Has been champion and reserve multiple times at
Regional finals
n Was selected by Robert Dover to compete in his
“Dressage Idol” show where she finished as first
runner up
n Spent two and a half years training in Europe
n Has trained with Gyula Dallos, Hubertus Schmidt, Scott
Hassler, Oded Shimoni, Conrad Schumacher, Gerhard
Politz, and Charles de Kunffy, her mentor
n Contributes articles to equine magazines such as Dressage
Today, September 2009, “Access Your Horse’s Back”
n Based in Chesapeake City, MD
September 2011 8
Jessica Jo Tate dressage Clinic
November 5 & 6, 2011
Schocharie Ridge Farm, New Tripoli, PA
Farm Owner: Sandy Kantor Cell: 484-547-3959
Directions: From the Route 100/Route 78 Intersection (Fogelsville), take Route 100 North for approximately six miles. At the sign for
the Lowhill Township Municipal Bldg, turn Left onto Herber Rd. Travel almost one mile and bear Right at fork onto North End Rd.
Go approximately 1/2mile, then turn Right at the stop sign onto Werley’s Corner Rd. After one-half mile, turn Left onto Bausch Rd.
The farm is 1.1 miles west on Bausch Rd
Sign-up and Liability Waiver
____ YES, I would like to ride with JJ Tate on Sat., Nov. 5. ____ YES, I would like to audit the clinic on Sat., Nov. 5.
____ YES, I would like to ride with JJ Tate on Sun., Nov. 6. ____ YES, I would like to audit the clinic on Sun., Nov. 6.
NAME:___________________________________________________ Horse Name _________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________ Horse Level ___________________________________
CITY:_______________________________________________________ STATE: _________ ZIP CODE: ______________________
PHONE: ( ______________) _____________________________ E-MAIL: ________________________________________________
Rider Fees: LVDA Members: $135/ lesson, Non-members: $160/ lesson
Auditor Fees: LVDA Members: $10/day, Non-members: $15/day
Make clinic check payable to: LVDA (NOTE: Riders are responsible for returned check fees) Include a copy of horse’s Coggins
test dated within one year prior to clinic dates with your check.
Mail to: LVDA c/o Gail Carpency, 981 N. Oaks Rd., Danielsville, PA 18038 phone 610-837-7889
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before signing. I AGREE in consideration for my participation in this Competition [insert name] to the following: I AGREE that I choose to participate
voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior
exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury
including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, or death (“Harm”). I AGREE to release the Federation, LVDA and the Competition from all claims
for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm caused by me or my horse to others, even if theHarmresulted, directly or
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resulting fromthe negligence of the Federation, LVDA or the Competition. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by)
the Federation, LVDA and the Competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for
any Harm caused by me or my horse at the Competition. I have read the Federation and LVDA Rules about protective equipment, including GR318 and EV113,
and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that the Federation and LVDA strongly encourages me
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organizations. I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition. BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be
bound by all applicable Federation and LVDA Rules and all terms and provisions of this entry blank.
Warning: You assume the risk of equine activities pursuant to Pennsylvania law.
SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________Date: ___________________
(Parent or Guardian if under 18 yrs. of age)
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lVDa MeetiNg MiNUtes
meeting Date:8/9/11,
by tana Mucka, correspondence secretary
I. Call To Order will be available.
Meeting was called to order @ 7:10 g. 2012 board Member Nominations: Job
pm. Minutes of the July meeting were descriptions are on the website. Emily will
approved. Members present: Gail Car- build a nomination page on the website. Mende will call USEF to confirm if these
pency, Nancy Krial, Tana Mucka, Stacey Ballots will be distributed to membership dates are available for 2012 or 2013. More
Kimmel-Smith, Joan Lutz, Wally Vander- on Sept. 1st. Members can be nominated discussion needed. Amy Mende will also
ford, Emily Goense and Amy Mende. for all positions with a deadline of Sep- check with BCHP if the May-June dates
tember30th. are available.
II. Treasurer’s Report
Gail reported that the current balance is H. september Newsletter items D. schooling show committee: Select judges,
$10,885.68 (which includes Adult Team clinicians, facilities, dates. E-mail will be
1. Rhythm & Blues schooling Show
funds). Melissa emailed that our member- sent out to membership requesting vol-
Results and a brief article and photos
ship count is now 101. unteers for this committee. Nancy Krial
(Nancy/Betty) (pictures – Judy?) and Gail Carpency have volunteered for
III. Open Issues/Old Business 2. Recognized Show Article and Photos this committee. Our show selections must
a. spring Fields ii schooling show: 45 rides (Amy M). Tallman has agreed to let us be made by the 2nd week of November in
for the day. Everyone was very pleased publish 5/6 candid photos. order to coordinate with ESDCTA.
with the judging/comments of Cheryl Ash. 3. Winner of the Adult Team Big Raffle e. championship show: Nancy reported
b. rhythm and blues i schooling show: 34 and Photo (Amy Grim/Sharon) that so far we have 9 IntroB, 5 IntroC, 5
rides. Nice facility for shows. 4. Request for Nominations for 2012 Training, 1 First Level, and 4 Second Level
c. lVDa recognized show: EMT, farrier and board Members (Gail) qualified riders. Qualified riders will be
vet have been confirmed and we are still posted on the website and in the Septem-
5. Rhythm & Blues II Schooling Show
waiting confirmation on the food vendor. ber newsletter. There was a discussion
Flyer
Nancy/Amy will follow-up. Gail showed of possible Championship and Reserve
the prizes, which the club purchased to 6. Steffen Peters at Hassler Dressage prizes. Finalization of prizes will be con-
supplement donated prizes. Currently, (Gail) firmed at the September board meeting.
there are over 100 rides. Gail emailed Tall- 7. JJ Tate Clinic flyer F. we received a thank you from the UsDF
man Photography again for confirmation. 8. Devon GMO Friday night dinner infor- for our donation of $100 in support of
Still need to confirm a videographer; Gail mation the FEI North American JR/Young Rider
emailed Jacqui. Set-up of the show can Program.
begin on Saturday. 9. USDF delegates, BLM deadlines
Meeting was adjourned @ 8:30pm.
D. recognized show Program: Stacey: Copies 10. Qualified Riders for the Champion-
ship Show (Nancy) Next Meeting: September 13, 2011 at 7:00
were produced and look great. Stacey has pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Heller-
suggestions to tighten up the solicitation/ 11. Clinic with Sahar Hirosh (Sam Frieden- town, PA
payment receipt process of our sponsors. berg)
Stacey and Sharon will map advertisers/ Snacks: Tana NOTE: Please bring your
12. Scholarship Recipients (Emily Goense)
sponsors to members for easier sponsor- own drinks to all future meetings.
ship recognition during the solicitation IV. New Business/Open Floor
process. Sponsorship received thus far is a. blM championship donation: $35.00
advertise in the
approximately $1500. Complete review of donation voted/passed. 2012 elections:
sponsors, donated items and class prizes. Discussions regarding new members/new
e. adult team Update (gail)
board members.
b. UsDF gMO Newsletter and website
lVDa newsletter!
Contact sharon rinkenbach-Grauer at
• The teams have been picked. There are
awards submittal: Gail will submit applica- marketingcoordinator@lvda.org for display
24 riders, 2 coaches, 2 Chef D’Equipes and
tions by 8/31. Two categories, 1st person ads and stacey Kimmel-smith at
volunteers going to the competition.
and general interest and two articles in Newslettereditor@lvda.org for classified ads
• The first official Team meeting will each category can be submitted. Many
be Friday, August 12 at Christ Lutheran great articles again this year to choose Member Costs:
Church in Hellertown in Fellowship Hall. from. Will check with Judy on which Classified or business card Free
monthly newsletter should be submitted. 1/4 page up to 4” x 5” $10/month
• The Adult Team has requested that 4” x 5” or larger up to
the general club donate $356.16 toward c. Possibly rescheduling lVDa’s recognized full page (8.5’ x 11”) $75/month
embroidery of 24 hay bags, 22 saddle pads show: The EMMA dressage shows have
and logos on the front and back of jackets. been canceled. May 13-14 and June 18-19 Non-Member Costs:
A vote was taken and was approved. business card $10/month
may be available dates for our recog-
1/4 page (approx. 4’ x 5”) $30/month
F. “think Outside of the ring” clinic by colleen nized show. Gail suggested that we might 1/2 page (approx. 8” x 5”) $50/month
shelly has been confirmed for Aug. 27 at consider a date change for our recognized Full page (approx. 8.5” x 11”) $75/month
Spring Fields from 10A-2P. Refreshments show to one of those weekends. Amy
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News FlasH
2011 Adult Team competition at the NJHP has been cancelled. Due to poor entries,
esDCtA had to cancel the event. the LVDA Adult team committee is working on
scheduling an Alternate team Competition in October and is inviting local barns and
GmOs to send teams. more news will follow in the next few days.
Announcing the LVDA 2011 Adult Team
INTRO LEVEL TRAINING LEVEL SECOND LEVEL CHEFS D’EQUIPE
betty Frasca & Cash In On Faith Kathy Keating & tattoo You Carol Lesnefsky & Odin-Gb melinda routh
Jeffrey Connor & elsa patty Weston & Fast IZ a turtle Jodi Courtney & Arames Janae benton
Kristin bennett & Darius sandy Kantor & rosetta melissa Libby & tailor made COACHES
suzanne riegel & Zoey FIRST LEVEL stacey Nash & Gintaras samantha Freidenberg
INTRO/TRAINING LEVEL Chris Dickenson & rockford MIXED LEVELS sue rudman
Julia mcLane & ted e. Graham Jennifer pass & Whuthering Amy Grim & royal Guardian
sabrina Wetzel & best man Heights CJ shelly & put me In Coach
sherry morse & ravenhill Wally Vanderford & redd Nancy Krial & phlyer
tsornin sharon rinkenbach-Grauer &
stacey Kimmel smith & Colorado splash
Delancey
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pLAtINUm spONsOr Hillside Equestrian Center Emerald Valley Natural treats
Air Products Hudecek Transport, Inc www.emeraldvalleyequine.com
www.airproducts.com Jenny Jump Farm/Joan Schnieber EOUS
Jennifer Hayes www.equisupplies.com
Canon
www.usa.canon.com Law Office of Tjerand R. Snik Equissentials
No Horsing Around, LLC www.equissentials.net
GOLD spONsOrs nohorsingaroundllc.com Horse Quenchers
The Clothes Horse Pamela J. Wright www.horsequencher.com
www.theclotheshorse.com In memory of bear Horseman’s Pride
Ponds by Arnie June 14 1996 - July 10 2011 www.horsemenspride.com
www.pondsbyarnie.com Penn Renewables, Inc JoJo Sox
sponsors for the team polo shirts www.jojosox.com
Parkland Nurseries
and baseball hats
www.parklandnurseries.com
Liquid Fence
sILVer spONsOrs Pavement Restorations www.liquidfence.com
484-226-6090
Office Depot Mrs. Pastures Horse Cookies
www.officedepot.com Robert Moyer Construction www.mrspastures.com
570-386-1200
Olympus
brONZe spONsOrs Schocharie Ridge Farm www.olympusamerica.com
APT www.schocharieridge.com
Redmond Rock
(Advanced Paver Technology, Inc) Scott Ulrich’s Motorcycle www.redmondequine.com
BK Computers Accessories
610-587-1312 scottulrichcycle.com Sylvia Harmon
Windy Knoll Farm SyrVet
Carol & Len Symons
www.syrvet.com
Craig Feist
prODUCt spONsOrs TRM Suplements
Delong’s Farrier Service
Antarès Saddles www.trmirelandinc.com
610-823-0330
www.antares-sellier.com
EcoLicious Equestrian Amy J. Worrell VMD
Absorbine 610-926-6627
ecoliciousequestrian.com
www.absorbine.com
EventingNation.com
Baily Tree Service
Gayle Chipman 610-298-3064
Greystone Equestrian Center
Cookie Driscoll Inc.
Graystone Equestrian Center’s www.cookiesincorporated.com
Boarders - Ellen, Barb & Emily
H & H Fabrication Deb’s Special Treasures
610-554-9769 www.customwoodcrafts.com
Hamburg Animal Hospital Edible Arrangements
610-562-5000 610-926-4521
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Hank Hutson Dressage
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ClAssIFIeDs
bOArDING Always in the ribbons with several year-end sively at shows. email me for pix. $100 or make
awards. Has shown Dressage for several years offer to sek4278@gmail.com.
scHOcHarie riDge FarM, New tripoli, pA with LVDA year-end awards. Currently showing
— boarding, training and lessons. stall board Majestic animal therapy : Do you have an
training 3 and 4. No vices, loads and trailers well, active furry friend who loves to run around, be
with daily turnout or field board. Indoor and alone or with others, she clips, bathes and has
outdoor arenas with excellent footing, trails. ridden, or compete at shows, but can’t because
no farrier issues. Will also trail ride, but is better they are hurt, had surgery, has arthritis, is over
excellent care and facilities, reasonable rates. with company. recommend an intermediate
Young horses started under saddle and re-train the age of seven, or maybe suffering from other
rider because of her tb energy level; however, ailments? then you should consider having your
problem horses. Dressage lessons on your horse with a lot of turnout time, this is not an issue.
focusing on improving harmony between you pet treated with a cold laser. Your pet doesn’t
A lovely mare, in appearance, movement and have to be hurt to benefit from the laser. All
and your horse. more information available at temperament; parting with her due to retirement
www.schocharieridge.com, or call sandy Kantor animals can benefit from a relaxing, pain-free
down-sizing and her riding partner going off to treatment. You will give new life to your older
at 610-298-3164 or 484-547-3959 college. Asking $3700. FmI call Frank or betty at companion and best friend. to schedule an
VelD steeN FarM - located in stewartsville 610-393-6399 or 610-865-5610. appointment please call Andrea @ 610-657-
(near p-burg), NJ. Off I-78, exit 4, then 5 min to DON’t waNt tO OwN? trY a lease or 9873.
very quiet barn w/wash stall, heated tack room, lessON PrOgraM. I am looking for the right
and Dutch doors w/windows. 12X12 matted 2007 county Fusion, 17” seat, short flap. mN
person to ride or partially lease my 10 yr. Han/ tree. saddle in good condition. minor scuff on
stalls $450/month; 12X14 matted stalls $500/ tb gelding. Gavin is a nice, mellow fellow that is
month. 11 hrs turnout/day (weather permitting) cantle. the billet strap holders are detached on
working consistantly under saddle. He is school- both sides, just haven’t taken it to get repaired.
and each paddock w/ own run-in shed and ing many dressage movements, likes to hack and
4-board fencing. Full sized, fenced dressage ring Does NOt hinder use of saddle. All seems in
is a reliable leadliner. Gavin is available to a cus- tack. sadly selling due to no longer fitting my
w/ rubber footing & stadium lights. trainers wel- tom lease or lesson program through Graystone
come. Your instructor OK w/proof of insurance. horse. this saddle was always adjusted by
equestrian Center. FmI: stacey at 267-718-6048 County saddle fitter. model# 07061919 Will
short-term lay-up OK. 908-859-3969 or sntnash@msn.com allow trial period. $2500.00 aegrim@ptd.net
graYstONe eQUestriaN ceNter offers email for pictures.
exceptional care for your equine partner. We offer tACK, HOrse treAts, etC.
12 stalls for boarding/training, an indoor arena, 3 Pair of elizabeth g breeches, 1 Navy w/ navy
NearlY New ariat MaestrO PrO ZiP deer skin full seats-28 short waist, 1 purple
outdoor arena (both with excellent footing), Dressage bOOts, size 9.5b, medium height
turnout paddocks, and on site hacking paths. Your w/ black deer skin full seats- 27 short waist, 1
(18 7/8”, add 1 1/4 to 1 1/2” drop allowance to Charcoal gray w/ black deerskin full seats-27
partner will receive 4 daily feedings, necessary your lower leg height), regular calf (14 1/2”).
blanket/boot changes, and necessary care to short waist. All in GreAt condition. $60.00/pair.
Cobalt tech foot bed, spanish cut, full zippers. contact Amy Grim at 610-509-2298.
keep him/her performing at his/her best. We are these boots have been worn about ten times.
also close to the state Game Lands and bCHp. they sell new for $559, asking $299. try before brenderUp Horse trailer for sale $5,000 baron
FmI contact Kendra or Kristin @ 215-538-9811 or you buy. FmI paula 215-264-3758. model (largest of the 2-horse models). mare/
visit us at www.graystoneequestriancenter.com foal divider included. Floor was replaced. Can be
YOUr cHOice: I have two Kieffer Wien DL pulled with smaller vehicle! 908-859-3969
INstrUCtION Dressage saddles for sale - one for $200, one
county Perfection Dressage saddle, 17” seat,
for $400. both saddles have 17-17 1/2 inch seats
gail carPeNcY is offering intro thru Fourth and medium trees. both are in good condition w/ medium tree, black, forward flap. Very good
level dressage instruction. I will travel to your one older than the other. I am interested in sell- condition. I also have the straight flap which
facility. Insured. Using natural horsemanship ing only one of these saddles and will keep the could be put on instead of the forward flap.
techniques in combination with the German other for my use - your choice which you would this is County saddlery’s top of the line saddle
training system. UsDF silver medalist and top like to purchase. If interested, please call Joan which sells for $4800.00 new. photos available.
UsDF Amateur rider for many years. to arrange Lutz at 610-845-2089 or e-mail me at joanat- $2500.00. sandy@schocharieridge.com, or 610-
a lesson, call (610) 837-7889 woodstream@yahoo.com 298-3164 or 484-547-3959
Nexus Natural Dressage - Private instruction twO saDDles FOr sale: prestige 2000D
and clinics. Home of the “think Outside the dressage saddle 17” seat, 34 cm tree. Great con-
ring” clinic. Foundation and confidence building dition. Asking $1200. Also pessoa close contact
for the horse and rider through natural horse- jumping saddle 16.5” seat, medium tree. Great
manship theory and classical dressage prin- condition. Asking $900. pictures available for
ciples. preparing the horse and rider to both saddles upon request. Contact melissa @
achieve their goals by providing the building arbeegirl@aol.com or 908-256-2540.
blocks essential for any discipline. Visit www.
nexusdressage.com or call 484-225-8712 FmI. FOr sale: cOUNtY warMblOOD MODel
saDDle, 18” extra-wide tree, excellent condi-
HOrses tion. $950, Greg Daub (610) 845-9382 or e-mail
acmdaub6172@aol.com
FOr sale - “Leap of Faith”, 16.1H solid bay tbX
mare, approx. 15 yo. Has had 7 1/2 years profes- FOr sale: tOrY Dressage briDle/reiNs,
sional training and had been shown in pre-Green excellent condition, black with distinctive creme
Hunter, Open english pleasure and english trail. lining/piping on browband and noseband, for tb
or warmblood. Used ten or fewer times exclu-
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2011 lVDa Membership Form
The Lehigh Valley Dressage Association is a non-profit organization devoted
to promoting dressage in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. We
sponsor clinics, lectures, schooling shows and a USDF/USEF recognized
Lehigh Valley show every year. These events are geared for riders who want to improve
Dressage Association their skills and their horse’s abilities.
As a member of LVDA, you will receive current equine information on our
mail membership form to: website, www.lvda.org, notices of coming events and committee news, free
melissa Libby classified advertising and discounted fees for club events. Board and committee
66 Front st.
belvidere, NJ 07823 meetings are open to all. Ideas for special events and committees are welcome!
Membership is on a calendar year basis (January to December). Please make
checks payable to LVDA. Applicants are responsible for returned check fees.
NAME:_________________________________________________ USDF MEMBER # ________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________________________________________ STATE________ ZIP:____________________________________
PHONE: (_________) ___________________________ E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________________
New Member Renewal Individual Membership $45 Family Membership $50
List Names for Family Membership: ___________________________________________________________________________________
(All Family members must reside at the same address, as only one newsletter is mailed per family)
Jr. Membership (21 or younger) $30 Birth date (USDF requirement) ______________________________________________________
Please answer the following questions so that LVDA’s activities can better serve your interests.
1. What type of LVDA events do you prefer to participate in?
Recognized Show Schooling Shows Clinics Other ______________________________________________________________
2. What kind of events would you like to see LVDA offer in the future? _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. List your suggestions for future LVDA clinicians, judges, speakers. _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Are you willing to volunteer your services at LVDA activities? yes no
Which of the following positions would you prefer to fill? Show/Clinic Secretary Runner Scribe Scorer Gatekeeper
Clinic Audit Table Clinic Time Keeper Help Set-Up (day prior to event) Help Tear-Down (day of event)
Other ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Would you like to host an LVDA event? yes no If so, what type of event? Schooling Show Clinic Meeting
6. Do you require a printed copy of the LVDA Newsletter? Yes No
7. If you are a new member to LVDA, how did you find out about the organization? Website Advertisement
Expo or Equine Social Friend Other (please state) __________________________________________________________________
LVDA is often asked by sponsors to supply our membership list in exchange for the sponsorship.
If you DO NOT WANT your name included on this list please check the box.
If you DO NOT WANT your name, address and phone number released to other LVDA members please check the box.
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Lehigh Valley
Dressage Association
Lehigh Valley Dressage Association
LVDA.org
Next Meeting:
September 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Christ Lutheran Church
Hellertown, PA