Third Annual Maryland Horse Conference by Kelly Brannan (Published on 09/13/2007)
Ride Times for 2007 Petticoat's Advance Schooling Show by Lauren Comish (Published on 08/28/2007)
MDA Open Show and Finals Championship Class List by Jill Blackburn (Published on 08/21/2007)
Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Fund Dressage Show by Deb Cousin (Published on 05/17/2007)
The 2007 Spanish Riding School Clinic (Published on 05/03/2007)
Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Application (non MDA) by Deb Cousin (Published on 02/05/2007)
MDA's Anniversary Celebration And Awards Banquet by Jill Blackburn (Published on 12/05/2006)
Region One Meeting by Alison Head (Published on 11/01/2006)
Greenways and Trails Meeting Oct. 11, 2006 by Theresa Cameron (Published on 10/07/2006)
Trail Riding Meeting (Published on 03/17/2006)
Musical Freestyle Symposium at the Horse Park by Sherryd Logan (Published on 02/09/2006)
MDA Awards Banquet for 2005 by Janet Knox (Published on 12/16/2005)
MDA Awards Banquet by Margaret Scarff (Published on 12/15/2005)
USDF Convention and Symposium by JMunson (Published on 10/22/2005)
Wish Upon A Ster Friesians & Fells Annual Fall OPEN HOUSE by Margaret Scarff (Published on 10/20/2005)
MDA Fun Show At Dawn's Jubilee Farm in Aberdeen by Jill Blackburn (Published on 09/06/2005)
Open Show at Equestrian Center by Margaret Scarff (Published on 08/25/2005)
Clinics with Michael Kirkegaard at New Covert Farm by Margaret Scarff (Published on 07/11/2005)
Maryland Dressage Association FUN/Games Show by Jill Blackburn (Published on 06/02/2005)
Does Maryland need a Limited Liability Law? by Crystal Kimball (Published on 05/05/2005)
Caitlin Ben Dror Memorial Show at Whispering Springs Farm by Lynn Rosier (Published on 05/04/2005)
USDF Region One Adult Clinic offered by H Henley (Published on 04/28/2005)
Maryland Horse Council's Quarterly Meeting by Tracy McKenna (Published on 01/13/2005)
Region One News Bulletin (Published on 01/07/2005)
Maryland Horse Expo by Margaret Scarff (Published on 12/14/2004)
MDA 2004 Awards Banquet at Manor Tavern by Judi Provencal (Published on 11/29/2004)
MDA Fun Show For Young Riders (Published on 11/10/2004)
Maryland Horse Council Quarterly Meeting (Published on 11/06/2004)
Elections by Margaret Scarff (Published on 11/02/2004)
MDA 2004 Awards Banquet at Manor Tavern by Judi Provencal (Published on 11/01/2004)
Barn Night at Washington International Horse Show by Margaret Scarff (Published on 09/27/2004)
Pennsylvania Agriculture Preservation Meeting by Margaret Scarff (Published on 09/15/2004)
MDA Finals Show Class List Available (Published on 09/03/2004)
Lameness and the Dressage Horse Lecture (Published on 09/03/2004)
GMO Reception Party at Devon (Published on 09/03/2004)
Dressage Clinic with Michael Kierkegaard by Aime Morrill (Published on 08/04/2004)
Charles Town To Host Inaugural Thoroughbred Sale (Published on 07/23/2004)
Maryland Horse Council presents How to Run a Successful Association by Margaret Scarff (Published on 07/19/2004)
Horse Feed and Shavings will be available from the Mill of Bel Air by Margaret Scarff (Published on 05/13/2004)
Horse Expo Basket (Published on 01/06/2004)
MDA August 5th Meeting by Margaret Scarff (Published on 07/18/2003)
Wish You Could Publish News to Our Web Site? by Linda Elliott (Published on 03/20/2003)
Maryland Dressage Association's 2007 Awards Banquet and Silent Auction
When Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 2—6 pm
Where The Bowman Restaurant and Pub
9306 Harford Road, Baltimore 21234
Cost
$35 per person
Directions:
From 695 North: Take the Harford Road Exit.
Bowman’s is two blocks on the left.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
To make your reservations, you'll need to send Janet Knox a list of all the people in your party, along with $35.00 per person.
Please make your check out to MDA, Inc.
Janet Knox
Work Credits are not accepted for the Banquet.
81 Windersal Lane
Baltimore, MD 21234
We have many nice items for this years Silent Auction.
By Kelly Brannan
College Park, MD – University of Maryland will be holding its 3rd Annual Maryland Horse Conference on Saturday, November 10, 2007. The event will be held from 8:00am to 3:45pm at Montgomery College in Germantown, MD. The conference attracts hundreds of horse industry participants eager to improve their horse care and management knowledge. Keynote speaker, Dr. Clint Depew, will speak about building confidence in horse and rider. Other exciting seminar topics include: bit selection and use, management of foot problems, the use of horses to improve child development skills, broodmare management, first time horse ownership, pasture management, horse facility improvements, hay quality and selection, horse farm drought management, and equine business management. Veterinarians, trainers, horse breeders, horse owners, and anyone else involved in the Maryland equine industry should not miss this exciting opportunity to come out, meet your colleagues, and increase your knowledge about horses! The registration cost is $30 for adults and $20 for youth if registrations are received by October 27, 2007. All attendees will receive a conference proceedings, morning refreshments, and lunch. A limited number of vendor tables are also available for those companies interested in participating. For more information please visit our website at www.equinestudies.umd.edu/Extension/horseconference2007.html. Or contact Kelly Brannan at kbrannan@umd.edu or 301-405-8746.
Back to Top HOME Ride Times for 2007 Petticoat's Advance Schooling ShowBy Lauren Comish
The following show roster for Petticoats Advance Schooling Show is organized in alphabetical order by rider's first names. If there is a conflict with your time, please contact the show secretary, Lauren Comish. She can be reached by phone at 443-504-5894 or by email at LComish82@yahoo.com. Changes can be made as long as they do not interfere with any other rides or delay the pinning of a class. If you decide to scratch, please let the Secretary know as soon as possible, since your ride time may be able to be filled. All efforts have been made to accomodate rider's requests, if you have a request that you feel was not addressed, please contact the Secretary.
Adrian Griner Bet UR Assets Training Level 1 Open 12:15 Adrian Griner Bet UR Assets Training Level 2 Open 1:29 Alyson Weege Jay Bee First Level 1 Open 9:31 Alyson Weege Jay Bee First Level 2 Open 10:11 Ann Marie Smouse Sunny Delight Training Level 1 Open 12:21 Ann Marie Smouse Sunny Delight Intro B Open 1:49 Ann Yellott Icastico second Level 2 Open 8:38 Anne Matthews Fidlin Star Intro B YR 2:13 Anne Matthews Fidlin Star Training Level 1 YR 2:37 Donna Booth Snap Dragon Training Level 3 Open 11:39 Donna Booth Snap Dragon Training Level 1 Open 12:03 Ellen Lerner PG Hanais Miss Training Level 1 Open 12:09 Ellen Lerner PG Hanais Miss Training Level 2 Open 1:22 Erica DeGele Gambler Training Level 2 YR 11:04 Erica DeGele Gambler Training Level 3 YR 11:18 Erin Spencer Silver King Second Level 1 YR 8:30 Erin Spencer Silver King Second Level 2 YR 8:45 Evelyn Kipp Big Mac Training Level 3 YR 11:11 Evelyn Kipp Big Mac Training Level 4 YR 11:46 Gabrielle Evering Skyler Training Level 4 Open 10:50 Gabrielle Evering Skyler Training Level 3 Open 11:25 Jillian Cornwell Bravo Intro A YR 2:07 Jillian Cornwell Bravo Intro B YR 2:25 Joanna Engstrom-Brown Isolde Intro B YR 1:55 Joanna Engstrom-Brown Isolde Intro A YR 1:43 Linda Elliott Flying Colors First Level 2 Open 9:47 Linda Elliott Flying Colors First Level 3 Open 10:19 Mary Butler Impressive Ebony First Level 3 Open 10:27 Mary Butler Impressive Ebony Musical Freestyle - Training 11:53 Michael Benczkowski Port of Call First Level 4 Open 8:52 Michael Benczkowski Port of Call Second Level 1 Open 9:39 Michelle Benczkowski Snap Dragon Training Level 4 Open 9:00 Michelle Benczkowski Snap Dragon First Level 1 Open 9:15 Patti Hancock Vagabond Training Level 3 Open 11:32 Patti Hancock Vagabond Training Level 2 Open 1:15 Shelley Caplan Chase Me First Level 1 Open 9:23 Shelley Caplan Chase Me First Level 2 Open 9:55 Susan Boice Falcon Training Level 4 Open 10:57 Tracey Knott Impressive Suzi Intro B YR 2:19 Tracey Knott Impressive Suzi Training Level 1 YR 2:31 Trish Gray Adiew First Level 1 Open 9:07 Trish Gray Adiew First Level 2 Open 10:03 Vanessa Girton Corona Light Intro A Open 1:36 Vanessa Girton Corona Light Intro B Open 2:01
By Jill Blackburn
2007 MDA Finals/Open Show Class List
for Finals Show Sunday October 14th
Finals Eligibility: The rider must be a MDA member in good standing and earn two (2) work credits within the competition year. One (1) work credit must have been earned by helping at MDA shows. All work credits must be earned by the
end of the Finals Show.
Finals Entry: a horse/rider combination must compete at the MDA Finals Competition at the highest level for which they are qualified except as allowed for Pas de Deux and Quadrille. If there is only one entry, the entry will be judged using MDA s modified Danish system. The competitor must list work credits on their entry form to be admitted to their Finals Championship Class.
There will be no test reading at the Finals Championships classes.
There will be no whips allowed at the Finals Championships classes.
Only the competitor will be allowed to ride the entered horse on the day of
the show. Violators will be eliminated.
The complete rules for Qualifying can be found in your 2007 Omnibus on page 8 and 9.
Our Finals show is an open show. MDA wishes to welcome everyone to come pursue Dressage with us. You will find MDA's entry form here and the rules here
By Deb Cousin
The Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship is an FEI Young Rider Scholarship. Noel Williams is the 2006 recipient of the scholarship.
The June 2, 2007 show at Whispering Spring farm is the primary fund raiser for the scholarship fund, produced by CAMDA. The dressage show begins at 8:30 A.M. with class prizes, perpetual plaques, & Dover gift certificates awarded to the high point winners in each division.
In addition to the FEI Scholarship, two local scholarships will be awarded during lunch on show day. The 2007 FEI Young Rider Scholarship will be announced later in the year.
Admission to the show is free & all are welcome. There will be auctions, raffles, craft items and food sales to raise funds for the Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Fund. Caitlin was a talented and much loved dressage rider, teacher, trainer and friend whose life was cut short by an automobile accident. Caitlin was a 2004 Susquehannock HS graduate. The memorial scholarships are meant to give other young riders the chance to live out their dreams. Further information about the show & scholarships can be obtained by calling Deb Cousin at 717-235-5930 or Whispering Spring Farm at 717-993-5327. You may also contact Deb Cousin by Email: deb.cousin@verizon.net.
Prize list & scholarship applications available at www.camdadressage.com
This is not an MDA point show.
Sponsored by Harald Bauer, SRS Bereiter from the famous
Spanish Riding School is back to teach on
July 18, 19,20 21, and 22 Wednesday through Sunday, 2007 Maryland Dressage Member Discounts
For current members. Fees for or non—members Harald Bauer, born on November 30,1967, joined the Spanish Riding School in 1985 an Eleve, and has been a Rider since 1998. He could be seen in the Pas de Duex with the horse he recently trained, Conversanno Undine. He was on the Capriole horse in the Airs Above the Ground in the recent tour. To read more about last years clinic with Harald Bauer go to our website www.marylandressage.org go to articles and pull up the article My Experience at the Spanish Riding School Clinic Registration for the clinic opens on April 16th 2007. To register for rides or auditing or to obtain more information contact: Melanie Adams at 443-220-6058 or email her at Madams8550@aol.com
Maryland Dressage Association
By Deb Cousin
You are applying for one of two $500 dressage scholarships awarded by the Caitlin Ben-Dror Scholarship Fund. Funds are to be used for lessons, shows or clinic expenses. To be eligible for this scholarship, riders must meet these requirements:
Return your application to:
Whispering Spring Farm
Applications are due by April 20th.
19403 Dutton Rd.
Stewartstown, PA 17363
For more information, contact Deb Cousin at
deb.cousin@verizon.net
Applicant’s Name: ______________________________Age______________
Applicant’s Address:______________________________________________
Horse’s Name _________________________Age_____ Breed____________
Please answer the following:
Level you will compete at during the scholarship year: _____________________
Top 3 scores from previous year and the show you earned them at:
Clinics you have ridden at in the last 2 years: ____________________________
Frequency of lessons: ______________________________________________
What shows or clinics have you volunteered at in the last 3 years:
________________________________________________________________
On a separate piece of paper, typewritten please, write 1 or 2 paragraphs in response to ONE of these 3 questions.
Finalists will be notified 1 month before the Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Fund Dressage Show. The winners will receive their awards during a special lunch time presentation and need to be mounted for the presentation.
By Jill Blackburn
Deluxe Hot Buffet: Cheese & Fruit & Vegetable Platter – Tossed Green Salad – Mini Crab Imperial – Beef Burgundy – Sliced Turkey – Parsley Potatoes or Rice – Hot Vegetable Du Jour – Cranberry Relish – Dessert and Anniversary Cake Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea, & Sodas
Please send reservations before January 5th, 2007 to
Janet KnoxPlease include payment of $30.00 per person and a list of the names of the people in your party.
81 Windersal Lane,
Baltimore MD 21234
Work Credits will not be honored at this event. Directions: Take the Harford Road exit off of I-695 and head north, Bowman Restaurant will be a few blocks on your left. Back to Top HOME Region One Meeting
By Alison Head
USDF Region 1 Newsletter
Region 1 Awards and Region 1 meeting
Nominations are still open for the 2006 USDF Region 1 Awards! There are many deserving riders and volunteers in this area, so let's make sure they get the recognition they deserve! If you would like to submit a nomination, guidelines and nomination forms are available at www.usdfregion1.org/Awards.htm The deadline is November 5th (next Sunday), so get your nominations in soon. If you have any questions, please contact Kristen at kristenpbrown@verizon.net
The fall Regional Meeting is this Sunday, Nov. 5th, at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA from 9 AM to 3 PM. All GMO members are welcome to attend to find out what is going on with USDF and our Region. Please contact Alison at Lookingglassfarm@erols.com no later than Wed. noon to reserve lunch (cost is $15 per person).
Alison Head
email: lookingglassfarm@erols.com
web: http://www.usdfregion1.org
By Theresa Cameron
Trails & Greenways Meeting
On Oct. 11, 2006
7:00 P:M
Our host club is Southern Maryland Trail Riders. Maryland Horse Council - Trails & Greenways
& Southern Maryland Trail Riders
Invite You & Your Organization to Join Us at
West Lake High School
Are you wondering how Calvert County just got a new Equestrian Center
and more trails?
Come learn about what it takes to create new equestrian resources and
keep our existing trails.
We have been rotating our meetings through different locations
throughout the state, so if you live in Southern Maryland, this is your
best chance to attend a meeting without a long drive.
Hope to see you there!
West Lake High School 3300 Middletown Road Waldorf, Maryland
Thank You, Theresa Cameron, President SMTR 2006
Back to Top HOME Trail Riding Meeting
What Rides Do You Have Planned For 2006?
Planning to host a ride?
Want to join other rides, go to new places?
Then attend the state-wide Trails Meeting!
Wednesday April 5th, 6 p.m.
Maryland Horse Council Trails and Greenways Meeting & Camping Gear Demo
League of Maryland Horsemen
Marriottsville, Maryland
Meeting
Several clubs will be giving short presentations on the trail rides
they have planned for 2006. We will have an opportunity to learn more
about TROT (Trail Riders of Today), the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center
(they have a horse camp on the Eastern Shore), and the Chesapeake and
Plantation Walking Horse clubs. Every club has something different to
offer, and many of us belong to several clubs. This is a great
opportunity for you to network and make new trail riding
friends throughout the state.
If you would like to give a short presentation on a ride you are
hosting, please contact Peggy Bree, via e-mail, before the meeting: bree@riva.net
Camping Gear Demo 6 p.m.
The Red Hat Riders will provide a demonstration of camping equipment
on the grounds at 6 pm. Experienced campers will display different
styles of picket lines, portable corrals, living quarters trails, and
other equipment that makes camping more comfortable, safe, and fun. At
7:30 we’ll gather in the Clubhouse for our general meeting. Hope to see
everyone there!
The league’s web-site is www.lomb.net
Their address is 8067 Henryton Rd, Marriottsville MD, 21104
Driving directions:
From Baltimore, take I-70 West to Exit 83, Marriottsville Road, bearing
right (North) onto Marriottsville Road.
From Washington, take Rt 29-N to I-70 West, getting off at Exit 83,
Marriottsville Road, bearing right (North) onto Marriottsville Road.
From Marriottsville Rd. at I-70, continue past the Route 99 (Old
Frederick
Road) intersection, approximately 2.5 miles.
Cross over the railroad tracks and the Patapsco River bridge, making the
first left onto Henryton Road.
Go uphill approximately 0.6 miles, then turn right at the LOMH sign,
following the long, winding driveway to the clubhouse.
By Sherryd Logan
Six-Time Olympian to Lead The 2006 All-American Freestyle Symposium
LEXINGTON, KY - (January 10, 2006) Robert Dover, six-time Olympian and legendary Grand Prix Freestylist, will lead the 2006 Kentucky Horse Park All-American Freestyle Symposium on April 21-23 at the park in Lexington, Kentucky.
In addition to Mr. Dover's expertise, panelists will include Freestyle Design Specialists Marlene Whitaker and Terry Ciatto-Gallo, along with international dressage judge, Col. Axel Steiner, who will explore the artistic marks of the freestyle tests through the levels.
The symposium will also include a trade show, horse farm tours and a number of other outstanding events:
* The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will hold its Judges' Forum Apr 19-21, which
is by invitation only.
* Internationally-renowned Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will hold a lecture series on the Care of the Dressage Horse for Maximum Performance on Apr 21 from 2pm to 4pm, with keynote speaker Dr. Hilary Clayton. Cost is $15.
* The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) will hold its USDF National Education Center ribbon-cutting and opening reception on Apr 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the park.
* A special evening gala freestyle performance, choreographed with a live performance by the Lexington Philharmonic, EQUUS...Rhythm of the Dance II, on Apr 22 at 6pm will include a magnificent gourmet meal.
For more information and registration forms, email sherryd.logan@ky.gov, call 800-678-8813 ext 219 or click on www.kyhorsepark.com/khp/events/2006%20printable%20registration.pdf.
By Janet Knox
When: Jan. 8,2006: 1PM to 5PM
Send Reservations with checks made out to MDA,Inc. to:
Where: The Bayou Restaurant
Features:
827 Pulaski Hwy
Havre de Grace,MD 21078
Phone 410 939-3585 Super Silent Auction
Cost: $30.00 per person,$10.00 for children 10 years and under(No work credits honored)
Door Prizes Galore!
Rio Sites' Adventure!
Guest Speaker: Michael Kierkegaard
Presentation of Awards and Scholarships
And lots of comaraderie!
Super delicious menu
Janet Knox
CHECKS and RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 4th. Please place your phone number on your check so we may confirm receipt of your payment and reservation.
81 Windersal Lane
Baltimore, MD 21234
410 665 2640
By Margaret Scarff
The Maryland Dressage Association's annual awards banquet will be held this time on January 8, 2006 from 1-5PM at the Bayou Restaurant on 827 Pulaski Hwy in Haver de Grace, MD. (Pulaski Highway is Route 40) The phone number there is 410-939-3585. There will be a guest speaker, Mr. Michael Kirkegaard, and Rio Sites will give a talk on her experience at the Lendon Gray Young Rider Show. There will be door prizes, our best silent auction ever, and plenty of good food as well as the presentation of all of our awards. So plan to come and bring a friend. The price is $30.00 per person and $10.00 per child for all children 10 years old and under. Unfortunately, there will be no work credits used for this function. The checks and reservations must be made on or before January 4, 2006. The contact person is Janet Knox at Equineassoc@yahoo.com, 81 Windersal Lane, Baltimore, MD 21234, 410-665-2640. So everyone please come; it will be a great time.
By JMunson
Deadline for Hotel Reservations for the
2005 USDF National Convention & Symposium is November 6
The hotel reservation deadline for the 2005 USDF National Convention & Symposium is November 6, 2005. Register today to secure your room at the group rate and take advantage of these highlights: The 2005 National Symposium will feature in-hand and under saddle demonstrations by seven Olympians and a host of today's top U.S. dressage riders. Don't miss Olympic Team Coach Klaus Balkenhol and leading German veterinarian Dr. Gerd Heuschmann along with demonstration riders Guenter Seidel, Steffen Peters, Sue Blinks, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, Hilda Gurney, Christine Traurig, Leslie Morse and many more. Renowned breeder and trainer Willy Arts and DG Bar Ranch will provide the in-hand demonstration horses.
The USDF University sessions will cover a wide array of topics. The United States Equestrian Federation Dressage Committee will present a panel discussion titled "The Proper Fitting and Use of the Full Bridle " with Jayne Ayers, Kathy Connelly, Anne Gribbons, and George Williams. And you don't want to miss Dr. Jack Snyder, chief of equine surgery and lameness at the University of California-Davis, who will explain the expression "No Foot, No Horse!"
The Hilton Burbank Airport and Convention Center in Burbank, CA. guarantees the USDF group rate until November 6*. Call 1-800-445-8667 to make your reservation for November 30-December 4, 2005. Advance convention and symposium registration is available at www.usdf.org.
For more information about the USDF National Convention & Symposium, contact USDF at the above website or 859-971-2277.
*If space is available, the USDF group rate may be extended after the given deadline. However, availability is not guaranteed.
220 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 510, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: (859) 971-2277 Fax: (859) 971-7722
Copyright © 2004, United States Dressage Federation. All rights reserved.
By Margaret Scarff
You are cordially invited to... Wish Upon A Ster Friesians & Fells Annual Fall OPEN HOUSE November 5th Gates Open at 10am Demonstrations, Exhibitions, Friesians at Liberty! Refreshments and Vendors! Rain or shine in our NEW indoor arena. A great chance to meet these two unique breeds! Please email if you need directions. 301-349-4582 steven@wishuponaster.com www.wishuponaster.com 20631 West Hunter Road, Beallsville, MD, 20839
Back to Top HOME MDA Fun Show At Dawn's Jubilee Farm in AberdeenBy Jill Blackburn
DATE: October 22, 11:30
Can Dressage Queens let their hair down and have fun on their highly trained steeds? Can a Dressage Queen do barrels or balance an
egg on a spoon? Do Dressage Queens enjoy good food? Sure we do, come join the fun October 22nd. The pot luck lunch will start at 11:30, and the show will start at 1:00.
Your horse isn't fast, you say. Don't worry, most of us will trot
or canter around the course. Try this, put your barrel race to music and
practice your dressage in a different way. Judy and Jill are going to
attempt a barrel Pas de Deux, in dressage style. We will be making it up
the day of the show, so the best part will be our almost matching palomino and buckskin horses.
There is a division for everyone: kids, adults, walk/ trot, walk
/trot /canter, and even lead line classes.
The fun show is open for members to invite their students, family and friends.
The opening date is SEPT. 10 th. You can find detailed information
and an entry form in the 2005 MDA Omnibus
See you there!
TIME: 1:00
LOCATION : Dawn Jubilee Farm in Aberdeen
CONTACT: Jill Blackburn at 410-836-3559, or philjill@juno.com
OPENING DATE: September. 10th
By Margaret Scarff
The Blue Ridge Arabian Horse association will host an open show at the Heavenly Waters Equestrian Center on September 10, 2005 starting at 9AM. The classes will inclue Halter Handling, Jackpot, Get of Sire/Produce of Dam, Trail Class Liberty Class and Sport Horse classes.
The sport horse classes will be shown on the triangle.
The class entries are $5.00 per class pre entry and $7.00 per class post entry. For more information, please contact Pat Clifford at 410-356-7465 or www.4braha.org
Back to Top HOME Clinics with Michael Kirkegaard at New Covert FarmBy Margaret Scarff
Michael Kirkegaard is coming to Donna Toole's New Covert Farm on Harford Creamery Road every Wednesday. There is no charge for auditing the clinics.
If you are interested in riding in a clinic with Michael, please contact Donna Toole at 410-557-0201. It is not necessary to contact Donna if you only interested in auditing; it is ok to just show up. I hope that everyone will take advantage of working with this excellent instructor.
Back to Top HOME Maryland Dressage Association FUN/Games ShowBy Jill Blackburn
WHEN: July 9, 2005
Mail signed entry forms, fees, work credit and copy of negative Coggins.
Approved helmets and hard soled boots with a heel must be worn. Attire is informal.
NOTE: This show is open to past and present MDA members who wish to invite
their students, family members or friends. Invited individuals are not required to be MDA members.
CLASS LIST:
TIMED CLASSES
POTLUCK LUNCH FEES:
WHAT: MDA Fun Show (Games Show)
LOCATION:
Heavenly Waters Equestrian Center
Tollgate Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Opening Date: June 6
Closing Date: June 29
Judge: TBD
Secretary: Jill Blackburn 1814 Poole Road, Darlington, MD 21034
Organizer: Jill Blackburn (410) 836-3559 philjill@juno.com
DIVISIONS:
Each class will offer both adult and children divisions. Classes offered in walk--trot and walk/trot/canter. Classes 1
and 5 will offer lead-liine classes if interest warrants. If entries warrant, divisions may be further divided by rider
age or horse/pony. Show secretary reserves the right to combine and divide these classes. In walk--trot, timed
classes, a time penalty of 20 seconds will be given to those who canter even one stride, penalties will accumulate
every time horse/pony breaks into a canter.
Every family please bring a main dish AND If your last name starts with A to N bring a dessert,
O to Z bring chips and drink. Your contribution should be made up of at least 10 small servings.
If you are
attending this show alone you may wish to split this responsibility with another person.
MDA Members: $5/class and you may use 1 work credit. Non-members: $8/class.
Ride a Buck is $1.00 payable when you enter the ring. Pre-entry is required for a head count.
By Crystal Kimball
Maryland & Equine Limited Liability A Needs Assessment Meeting Maryland Horse Council Tuesday, May 17 Maryland Department of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis
Open To All Meet & Greet 6 p.m. Business Meeting 7 p.m.
Special Guest Al Redmer, Jr., Maryland Insurance Commissioner
Participants, should they choose to speak, will have three minutes to share their experience with any of the above situations. Additional forms are available at www.mdhorsecouncil.org
If you need directions, contact, www.mda.state.md.us or call 410-841-5700 Crystal B. Kimball Secretary Maryland Horse Council 410-489-7826 410-489-7828 (fax) admin@mdhorsecouncil.org
Submitted by Margaret Scarff Back to Top HOME Caitlin Ben Dror Memorial Show at Whispering Springs FarmBy Lynn Rosier
The Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Fund and Dressage Show Below is information on the Dressage show and scholarship fund being established in memory of Caitlin Ben-Dror. There are several ways you can help participate in the scholarship fund: -First, if you are a dressage rider you can register to ride in the June 4th show to be held at Whispering Spring Farm. Applications will be available after May 3rd at www.whisperingspringfarm.com. -Second, you can sign up to help sponsor one or more riding classes at the show. Sponsorship fee is $25 per class. Sponsors will get there names listed in the event program. -Third, you can participate in the raffles to be held the day of the event by donating prizes to be raffled. (Ex- gift certificates, gift basket of goodies, gifts of services or products, company donated items, etc) -Fourth, you can attend the show on June 4th to show your support, see Website for directions. The form at the end of this Email has details about how to contribute. The Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to promote and facilitate equestrian dressage for young riders. Dressage can be a very demanding sport for anyone and it is especially so for young riders due to the physical, mental and financial challenges. The Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Fund will be utilized to support young riders with financial needs in the hope it will help them succeed with both their equestrian and life goals. Caitlin Ben-Dror was an extremely talented and dedicated young rider whose life was cut short in a serious automobile accident just one day before her nineteenth birthday. Caitlin grew up breathing, eating and sleeping dressage since she was a small child. Her mother, who is also a gifted rider and trainer, started Caitlin riding at an early age. Caitlin’s goal was to represent her country in international equestrian competition and she was on-track when tragedy struck on November 20, 2004. Caitlin was living in Ringoes, NJ working with the well known dressage rider Dr. Cesar Parra. She had achieved such goals as 2001 CAMDA Rider of The Year, 2002 4th level Young Rider high score of the year, and 2003 BLM 4th level Junior Young Rider Champion. In 2004, she competed in a national championship, Dressage at Devon, on her horse Navarro. Caitlin was a talented and much loved rider, teacher, trainer and friend. This scholarship will give other young riders the chance to live out their dreams, the way Caitlin desired to live out her dreams. If you wish to help sponsor a class at the show or can donate a prize please fill out the information below and mail it to: CAMDA C/O Deb Cousin, 13438 Bonair Rd, Glen Rock, PA 17327. Checks should be made payable to CAMDAIf you have questions or need an entry form, contact Deb Cousin at (717) 235-5930 or Deb.Cousin@Verizon.net. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Caitlin Ben-Dror Memorial Scholarship Fund NAME: _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: _____________________ or Email ______________________ CLASS SPONSORSHIP $________ PRIZE FOR RAFFLE Description________________________________ OTHER ____________________________________________ CAITLIN BEN-DROR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DRESSAGE SHOW 2005 1. USDF Introductory Test 1 2. USDF Introductory Test 2 3. USA EQ Training Level Test 1 – Limit* 4. USA EQ Training Level Test 1 – Open 5. USA EQ Training Level Test 2 6. USA EQ Training Level Test 3 7. USA EQ Training Level Test 4 8. USA EQ First Level Test 1— Limit* 9. USA EQ First Level Test 1—Open 10. USA EQ First Level Test 2 11. USA EQ First Level Test 3 12. USA EQ First Level Test 4 13. USA EQ Second Level Test of Choice 14. USA EQ Third Level Test of Choice 15. USA EQ Fourth Level Test of Choice 16. FEI Test of Choice 17. Musical Freestyle Level of Choice – up to 1st 18. Musical Freestyle Level of Choice – 2nd & above 19. Pas de Deux or Quadrille - Level of Choice Exhibitions may be ridden during lunch, depending on time availability. DRESSAGE RULES AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Entry fees are $20.00 per class including exhibitions. Riders will be limited to 2 classes if necessary to accommodate more riders. Please list your classes in preferential order so the show secretary can enter you in the proper classes. 2. Classes are pinned to 6 places. Ties are broken by collective scores. 3. * Limit classes open only to horses who have won less than 3 blue ribbons at the level. 4. High Point Awards given for single highest score at Intro/Training Level and First Level and above. 5. WSF reserves the right to split or combine classes as necessary. 6. Refer to www.camdadressage.org or www.whisperingspringfarm.com for additional entry forms and information. 7. All entries must be accompanied by check or money order made out to CAMDA.1 Entries must also include proof of negative coggins within one year. 8. Opening Date one month prior to show date. 9. Closing date is 7 days prior to the show date. Entries are accepted on a first come basis. 10. Times will be emailed – if you do not have email please call show organizer to request your times. 11. Casual attire is permitted at the schooling shows consisting of a solid color polo shirt with collar and solid color breeches. Braiding is optional. However, formal dress is always appreciated. Appropriate headgear required at all times. Junior riders are required to wear ASTM approved hard hats with harness. Directions to Whispering Springs Farm From 83 South, proceed into Maryland & get off at Freeland Rd., Exit 37. Turn right off exit ramp. At light, turn right onto Susquehanna Trail. Take the first right onto Stewartstown Road. Go 1 ½ miles & turn right onto Dutton Road. Go ½ mile to Whispering Springs Farm on the left. From 83 North, get off at Exit 36. Turn right off exit ramp onto Route 439 (toward MD Line). Go ¼ mile to the stop sign and turn right onto Route 45, Susquehanna Trail. Follow directions above from light. 1 CAMDA is a not for profit organization assisting in collecting funds. CAITLIN BEN-DROR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DRESSAGE SHOW (Use one entry form per horse) Rider Name: Horse: Rider Address: Telephone: Email: Owners Name and Address: Telephone: Email: Class Number Class Description (Level & Test) Payment Subtotal Number fee (refundable) Entries $ 20 per class If Whispering Spring Farm or CAMDA has a copy of your coggins, you need not submit another. Total Entries will be accepted only if complete with signature and full payment of all fees. No phone entries accepted. Make all checks payable to CAMDA. Mail to: Deb Cousin, 13438 Bonair Rd. Glen Rock, PA. 17327 Release: In consideration of being able to participate in this horse show, I hereby agree to release and hold harmless WSF, it's members, show management and show ground owners for any and all loss or damage to my person, animal, property or equipment even if such damage is caused by carelessness, negligence or gross negligence of WSF, it's boarders, show management and grounds owners. Signature (Parent or guardian if under 18)(Please note that this very worthwhile event is not a MDA sponsored event.)
Back to Top HOME USDF Region One Adult Clinic offeredBy H Henley
Kathy Connelly will be the featured clinician at the 2005 USDF Region 1 Adult Clinic scheduled for July 23-24, 2005, in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. This clinic is generously hosted by Horizon Hills Farm and Susan Nicholas .
As an international rider and competitor Kathy Connelly represented the U.S. in 1989 at the 1989 FEI World Cup Final in Sweden and at the FEI North American Championships. She holds national titles at all of the FEI levels including 1988 Grand Prix Freestyle Champion and 1989 U.S. World Cup League Champion. She has trained extensively in Europe with the late Herbert Rehbein, and with Ernst Bachinger from the Spanish Riding School. Kathy is a USA Equestrian "S" judge and trains horses and riders of all levels at her dressage facility, Apple Valley Farm, in Harvard, MA, and in the winter in Wellington, FL. Kathy is co-author of the book, Dressage Insights - Excerpts from Experts (Half Halt Press, 1994).
Rider applications are being accepted by USDF through June 10, 2005. Applicants must be current USDF participating, group, or intercollegiate/interscholastic members. Current USDF members who pre-register to audit by June 15, 2005, will receive a pre-registration discount off the walk-in/non-member auditing rates.
For further information, visit www.usdf.org/adultclinics.asp, or contact USDF at (859) 271-7877 or adultclinics@usdf.org. 220 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 510, Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 971-2277 Fax: (859) 971-7722
Back to Top HOME Maryland Horse Council's Quarterly MeetingBy Tracy McKenna
Maryland Horse Council
Board of Directors Meeting
Open To All Members and Guests
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Meet & Greet 6:30
Hosted by Maryland Horse Breeders Assn. & Cloverleaf Standardbred
Owners Assn.
Speakers 7:00
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
2005 Legislative Initiatives & Q & A Session
Emily Wilson, DNR Director of Government Relations
Col. Steve Chaney, Superintendent of Natural Resources Police
Rick Barton, Superintendent of Parks
DNR Q&A – Find Out What You Want To Know - Are they really getting rid
of the park rangers?
What parks are they selling?
Presentation of Maryland Horse Forum Report
Business meeting to follow Speakers
The Vista Room Maryland State Fairground Offices - Timonium, MD A convenient walk from Horse World Expo
For Directions, please visit www.mapquest.com or www.horseworldexpo.com
___________________ Tracy McKenna Maryland Horse Council P.O. Box 233 Lisbon, MD 21765 410-489-7826 Fax: 410-489-7828
Back to Top HOME Region One News Bulletin
Dressage4Kids, Inc.
and
Post University Equine Program
present the
THIRD ANNUAL WEEKEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Sat. & Sun., January 22 & 23, 2005 Waterbury, CT
Helping the Horse and Rider along the Road to FEI
Experts covering subjects that every trainer, competitor, horse owner, and parent should know.
Special talks just for parents, just for trainers, just for youth.
Special emphasis on talks to assist riders who want to move up the levels of dressage and eventing
Ideal lectures for Pony Clubbers and instructors working on certification.
Talks will be supported by handouts and videos.
Fees are minimal due to Anonymous sponsorship.
Dressage4Kids, Inc. is also privileged to present:
Beth Clarke, Equine Lawyer and Financial Manager, speaking on
WHAT EVERY STABLE OWNER, TRAINER, AND PROFESSIONAL SHOULD KNOW AND PROBABLY DOESN'T
This is a must for every equine professional and stable owner!
Beth will address crucially important and little understood topics including:
The Equine Environment: keeping it safe, and handling problems if they arise
Liability releases- what they do and don't do
Purchase and sale transactions
Tax and estate planning
Sat: 7:30 a.m. Registration for both programs opens Sun:7:30 a.m. Registration for both programs This is a tremendous opportunity for everyone from equine professionals to parents buying a new pony to learn the important tools for moving successfully in the horse world- don't miss it! Space is limited.
For more information on either program contact Lendon Gray 914 234-4158 (eves) or email - graydressage@optonline.net
The lectures will be held in the Post University Leever Student Center, Waterbury, CT Take Exit 17 off Interstate 84. onto Rt 63 South. Turn left on Country Club Rd. The Leever Building is the third road to the left. MEALS may be purchased at the Cafeteria in the same building. Nearby hotels are the Southbury Hilton, and the Courtyard and Holiday Inn Express in Waterbury.
Tentative Educational Program Schedule: Saturday, January 22, 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 Assessing Horses to Buy Vicki Hammers O'Neil USDF Certified Or
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How You Sit Affects How Your Horse Goes Lendon Gray
9:30 Anatomy of a Successful Business from the Professional's and the Horse Owner/Student's Point of View Panel
10:30 How to Parent the Young Horse Fanatic Panel Or
Teaching Problems - Let's Learn from Each Other Peer Discussion Or
Ground Exercises for Youth Alison End - USDF Certified
11:30 Trailering Safely Or
11:30 Non Riding Horse Jobs for Summer or for Life Panel
12:30 LUNCH
1:15 What the Judge Wants to See and How to Assure They Get It Margaret Freeman & Lendon Gray
2:15 Conditioning Margaret Brosnahan, DVM
3:15 The Power of Imagination -- for Adults Leslie Weiss - Psychologist Or
3:15 Rules Jeopardy Margaret Freeman - USEF Judge
4:15 Do Horses and College Mix? Panel Or
4:15 Just What are THE BASICS That Everyone Talks About Lendon Gray
5:30 Dinner Featured Speaker Mimi Dickerson, sponsor of international horse, competitive Dressage rider, volunteer, and CEO of Equifest
Tentative Educational Program Schedule: Sunday, January 23, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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8:00 Evolution and Your Horse - What Makes Him Tick Carole Baker
9:00 What Every New Horse Owner Should Know Brandi Hilbert - USDF Certified Or
9:00 The Shoulder In as the Basis for Advanced Riding Lendon Gray
10:00 Amateur or Pro - Which is in Your Future Panel Or
10:00 Teaching Equitation and Competing in Equitation Classes Lendon Gray
11:00 You Be the Olympic Judge Margaret Freeman - USEF Judge
12:00 LUNCH
1:15 Understanding Digestive Upsets Matt Elliot -- DVM
2:15 Ground Exercises for the Adult Rider Alison End Or
2:15 The Power of the Imagination -- for Youth Leslie Weiss
3:15 Basic teaching Skills for the New Instructor Lendon Gray Or
3:15 FEI, USEF, USDF, WXYZ - Who, What, When, Where, How Fern Feldman
Panelists include amateur rider, Fern Feldman, Rebecca Schurink of Mt. Holyoke Equestrian, Natasha Tarasov, owner of The Horse Connection; Christine McCarthy, owner of Idocus; successful competitors Courtney King, and Elizabeth Austin.
There will be some separate activities for young participants both days. We are also offering a clothing/equipment tag sale. Bring in clothing/equipment that is no longer of use to you and that you are willing to donate to Dressage4Kids, Inc. All proceeds go to their programs including scholarships for Equestrian Education. Any Youth attending both days of this Program is eligible to apply for a scholarship
Beth Clarke, equine lawyer, presents: PROACTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL EQUESTRIANS Saturday, January 22, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Maintaining a safe environment & what to do when something goes wrong anyway Liability Releases and Liability Limiting Statutes - What they do and don't do Business structure and asset protection Insurance considerations - Understanding what you need, and what you actually have Using written agreements - Pounds of prevention The law of Agency and Purchase and Sale transactions. Employment considerations Managing other professionals Government regulation
Sunday, January 23, 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Financial Statement Basics - How to generate them and then USE them Tax considerations and tax planning Developing a written business plan and why you want to Time management and prioritization - the concepts of opportunity cost and productivity Testing the system - What you are missing and how to find it. Planning beyond the business - Estate planning, disability and other things you don't want to think about.
Beth Clarke: Beth Clarke, lawyer, professor, and advisor, has been involved with horses and the businesses that serve them for decades. As a lawyer and former commercial banker, she's spent much of her career teaching professional equestrians how to run the "business" side of their operation, recognizing that that they'd really rather be riding. Beth is Business Manager for some of the top international riders in the US. She has broad experience in teaching, writing and consulting on equine management, from private individuals to the USET.
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APPLICATION
Name
Email
Address
Phone
Check one: A. youth rider Age
B. adult amateur rider
C. trainer/instructor
Highest level competed
Your Trainer
D. Parent
Thanks to a very generous Anonymous sponsor our fees will be minimal.
Fees: If check is postmarked by January 10:
Youth -- $5/day, $8 for weekend
Adults -- $15/day, $25 for weekend
After January 10 : ALL FEES will be $5 per day more.
Fees for Financial and Risk Management Seminar with Beth Clarke Fees: $100/day, $180 for weekend if check is postmarked by January 10 $110/day, $200 for weekend after January 10 Make checks payable to Dressage4Kids, Inc. Mail to: Lendon Gray 25 Lake Avenue Bedford, NY 10506
Email graydressage@optonline.net Fax 914 234-2517. Remember your check must be postmarked by January 10 for discount.
Back to Top HOME Maryland Horse ExpoBy Margaret Scarff
The 2005 Maryland Horse Expo is rapidly coming up. The dates this year are January 20, 21, 22, and 23, Thursday through Sunday and as usual we will be needing a lot of volunteers to help out with our booth on all four days. If you think that you can help out, please contact Margaret Scarff at 410-557-0314 or 410-692-6921.
By Judi Provencal
Date: Dec 7th
Checks Payable to: MDA
Place: Manor Tavern, Monkton, MD
Time: 7:00-11:00 EST
Price: Adults 27.75 & Kids 9.95
Work Credit: You may use up to one (1) work credit per person.
Checks Due By: Nov 24, 2004
We have to have a head count to give to Manor Tavern so
they know how much wonderful food to prepare. So send your
check in as soon as possible!
Send all checks to:
Patty McCandless
Questions: Please call Linda Provenza @ 410-893-7233 or email:
lprove@hotmail.com
P.O. Box 217
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
Just for FUN, come to the Show. Rain or Shine! No stress, just fun!
DATE: November 14th, 2004
LOCATION: Dawn's Jubilee Farm in Aberdeen
COST: $5 a class
SEND APPLICATION TO: Jill Blackburn
1814 Poole Road
Darlington, MD 21034
OR CALL: 410-836-3559 or email philjill@juno.com
MARYLAND
HORSE COUNCIL
Quarterly Meeting
of the Board of Directors; open to all members and guests
& joint meeting with
Maryland Horse Industry Board
Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
Miller Senate Building
11 Bladen Street in Annapolis, MD 21401
6:30 Meet & Greet Reception & Refreshments
sponsored by
Maryland Dressage Association & Maryland 4-H Foundation
Featured Speakers
American Horse Council’s
Jay Hickey, Jr. President & Amy Mann, Federal Legislative Affairs
Federal I.D. Program For Horses & All Livestock
Chips - Bar Codes-Tattooing-Privacy Issues
3:30 pm Annapolis State Capitol Walking Tour
Official Buildings & Unofficial Back Halls
Meet Rob Burk, MHIB, in front of Miller Senate Building on Bladen Street
If you have never been to Annapolis, this is your chance to discover
the heart of Maryland Legislative Activity, where you would go to
testify, where your representatives’ and senators’ offices are, where
the Governor lives.
Enjoy a quick happy hour at one of Annapolis historical watering holes,
where lobbyists and legislators do their wheeling & dealing!
Directions to the Miller Senate Building From U.S. 50/301
• South on Rowe Blvd (Exit 24) • Left onto Calvert St. • Right on
Bladen Street • Miller Senate Bldg on right
NOTE: Parking available on street or in nearby parking garages; public
parking garages available at Calvert & Bladen, Calvert & West;
restaurants nearby on Church Circle or State Circle.
If you have items you would like considered for the meeting agenda,
please e-mail secretary@mdhorsecouncil.org
By Margaret Scarff
Well, the elections are upon us again. If you have been watching the news or any television stations at all, you will have heard at least once, "If you do not vote, you are empowering those who will vote." There are no truer statements. Please do not forget to exercise your voting rights at the polls today. Next Tuesday, November 9, 2004, MDA will be holding its own election. Everyone should have gotten a ballot in the mail by now. If you have not, please contact Jean Bosley ,Jean.Bosley@phh.com, as soon as possible. If you do not think that your ballot will not reach Fred Brundick by November 9th, please bring your ballot with you to the meeting. Remember the above quote and use your right to vote. If you are not sure who to vote for, please read the biographies listed elsewhere on this website. If you are still not sure, try to evaluate who gives greater service to the club, and who would be the best represenative for MDA. Whom you elect says a lot about our club, and please remember, your vote does count and you can make a difference.
By Judi Provencal
Date: Dec 7th
Questions: Please call Linda Provenza @ 410-893-7233 or email:
lprove@hotmail.com
Place: Manor Tavern, Monkton, MD
Time: 7:00-11:00 PM EST
Price: Adults 27.75 & Kids 9.95
Work Credit: You may use up to one (1) work credit per person.
Checks Due By: Nov 24, 2004
Checks Payable to: MDA
Send all checks to: Patty McCandless
We have to have a head count to give to Manor Tavern so
they know how much wonderful food to prepare. So send your
check in as soon as possible!
P.O. Box 217
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
By Margaret Scarff
The Washington International Horse Show will have its "Barn Night" this year on October 28. This year the WIHS will give many door prizes to the club with the most team spirit. The biggest prize is a mule tractor. No, this prize is not one that you will have to feed hay. There are many other fine door prizes as well. The night also includes a dressage demonstration of a Freisian and a side-saddle ride with a Lippizan stallion. There will also be terrier races, barrel racing, western reining and the popular Gambler's Choice open jumping class. MDA is trying to get enough people together to go down to the MCI center by bus. The bus is a luxury bus with power rooms, reclining seats, and individual tape players. The bus will leave from Harford Mall and make a stop at the Park and Ride in Timonium. The price of admission will be $25.00 and the cost of the bus will be $17.00 per person. Please contact Margaret Scarff at 410-692-6921 as soon as possible if you are interested in going to the WHIS show.
By Margaret Scarff
The Agriculture Preservation Board willl hold a hearing in Chester County on September 22, 2004. The meeting will be about the commerical use of horse farms that are preserved in agriculture preservation. If anyone would like any information and/or would like to speak at this meeting, please contact Mrs. Patty McCandless at 717-840-7400. Patty will assign a time to anyone who wishes to speak at this meeting. No one will be able to speak without a time assigned to them. All MDA Pennsylvania members who have an interest in a horse business should make their voices heard at this meeting.
Class# Level & Test Class/Div 1 Walk/Trot Open 2 Walk/Trot Young Rider 3 Training Level Test 1 Open 4 Training Level Test 1 Young Rider 5 Training Level Test 2 Novice 6 Training Level Test 2 Open 7 Training Level Test 2 Young Rider 8 Training Level Test 3 FINALS 9 Training Level Test 3 Open 10 Training Level Test 3 Young Rider 11 Training Level Test 4 Open 12 Training Level, Test 4 Young Rider 13 First Level Test 1 Open 14 First Level Test 1 Young Rider 15 First Level Test 2 Open 16 First Level Test 2 Young Rider 17 First Level Test 3 FINALS 18 First Level Test 3 Open 18 First Level Test 3 Young Rider 19 First Level Test 4 Open 20 First Level Test 4 Young Rider 21 Second Level Test 3 FINALS 22 Second Level TOC Open 23 Second Level TOC Young Rider 24 Third Level TOC Open 25 Fourth Level TOC Open 26 FEI TOC Open 27 Musical Freestyle TOC Open 28 Pas de Deux TOC Open
Dr. Bonnie LaMont of Nottingham, Pa. will give a lecture on Lameness and the Dressage Horse on September 7, 2004. The lecture will start at 6:30 PM. The regular General Membership meeting will follow at 7:30 PM. You don't want to miss this informative lecture.
Dr. LaMont is a dressage competitor as well as a veterinarian and horse breeder. She will be glad to answer any questions that you might have concerning your horse and your training program. Please plan to come early and stay for the meeting. Hope to see you there.
Back to Top HOME GMO Reception Party at Devon
Mark your calenders for Friday, October 1, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by DVCTA and sponsored by Cosequin
Come enjoy a day of premier dressage competition, a festival area with exciting shops, delicious food, and much more! Tickets will serve as a gate pass for all of Friday and gain admittance to the GMO Reception, which includes a delicious buffet and a chance to meet other dressage enthusiasts. Cash bar.
Tickets must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Please send a check for $5.00 for each ticket (payable to DVCTA, Inc.) and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Susan Nicholas, 1102 Allerton Road, West Chester, PA 19382-2024. If you have any questions, contact 610-918-6265 or cozycat@brandywine.net.
Any MDA members interested in going, please contact Margaret Scarff at MDANews@aol.com or 410-692-6921/410-557-0314.
Deadline for reservations is September 24, 2004.
By Aime Morrill
WHEN Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12, 2004 WHERE Walkabout Crossing on Rt. 30 in Upperco, MD COST $75 per ride (up to 10 rides per day)
MDA members pay $50 with 1 work creditFree Auditing! Friday night lecture and discussion included for participants CONTACT Aime Morrill Phone Number 410-239-0193 EMAIL handshelpinghorses@yahoo.com
Charles Town Races will host the inaugural edition of the Charles Town Thoroughbred Sales at the West Virginia track on July 27th, 2004. The sale will begin at 5 p.m. EDT and feature horses of racing age, two-year-olds in training, yearlings, broodmares, evening prospects, hunter/jumper prospects, and other Thoroughbreds. The entry fee is $100 per horse with a minimum commission of $50. Deadline for entry is July 12. For more information, contact (304) 725-8026.
Back to Top HOME Maryland Horse Council presents How to Run a Successful AssociationBy Margaret Scarff
The Maryland Horse Council will present a FREE one day seminar on "How to Run a Successful Association" at the Carriage Room in Laurel Park on August 8, 2004 starting at 10AM. The featured speaker will be Richard W. Wilcke. Mr. Wilcke is on the faculty of the Department of Equine Business at the University of Louisville, Ky. He is also the director of the Center for Equine Management. He is also a past executive director of Maryland Million Ltd and past executive vice-president of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association. The schedule will be:10 AM The Business and Liabilities of Running a Non-Profit in Maryland;Insurance, Filing Taxes & Other
11 AM The Business of Running a Fiscally Responsible Not-for Profit
12:30 PM Introduction:Associations are Different Animals
1 PM Session 1: The Mechanics of Runing an Organization
3 PM Session 11: The Future of Your Association - Growth and Succession Planning
After the one day seminiar the Maryland Horse Council Annual Meeting will be run. The meeting will be open to all seminar participants. The meeting will include the topic, "Is your farm protected if your neighbor's farm is suspected of having a contagious equine disease?" The speakers will include Dr Phyllis Cassano, DVM Maryland State Veterinarian and Dr. John Brooks, DVM Maryland Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Anyone who is interesed in running for a board or an executive position for MDA this fall may want to make a day of it and go down to Laurel Park. It should be very informative and best of all, it is free.For more information and registration please contact the Maryland Horse Councle at P.O. Box 233, Lisbon, MD 21765, fax 410-489-7828, phone 410-792-7775, or www.marylandracing.com
Hope to see you there
Back to Top HOME Horse Feed and Shavings will be available from the Mill of Bel AirBy Margaret Scarff
The Mill of Bel Air is providing horse feed and shavings again through pre-order for the Dressage at Heavenly Waters show on June 26th and 27th. If you think that you might need either, please contact Fran Crocco, our show secretary, or the Mill directly at 410-838-6111.
The young riders are raffling a basket of horse goodies again to raise money for their annual trip to Morven Park at the Horse Expo on January 15-18th. They would like for the members to donate something for the basket that would not exceed $10.00. This would be a big help to our young riders. Please call Elaine Wilterdink at 717-548-3891, or Mary Hardester at 410-457-0360, or Margaret Scarff at 410-557-0314/410-692-6921 for more details .
Back to Top HOME MDA August 5th MeetingBy Margaret Scarff
The MDA August 5th meeting will not be held at the Forest Hill Elementary School because the school is closed for summer vacation. Instead MDA will be meeting at the Manor Tavern, in Monkton, Maryland at 7:30 P.M. For directions, call 410-771-8155 or see online map at WWW.Manortavern.com/directions.htm. This will be a great time to visit with the members and make some new friends as well as discuss the next year's gala and recognized show.
MDA will not be able to sponsor everyone's dinner, but we would like for you to still come. This is a good opportunity for anyone to come who cannot make it to the Forest Hill meetings. I hope to see all you you there.
Please give Jean Bosley a call at Jean.Bosley@phh.com to let her know if you will be there. If you do not give her call, please come anyway. We would love to have you.
Back to Top HOME Wish You Could Publish News to Our Web Site?By Linda Elliott
You can! Because the MDA has a web-based publishing system, anyone who has the login ID and password can publish articles to the MDA web site, for categories such as News, Upcoming Events, Young Riders, Articles, etc, just by filling in a form. It's very easy. You go to the MDA publishing site, select your name from the dropdown list box, enter your title, and the contents of the article. You can even take an article from a Word document, copy and paste it into the web form, and submit. You can even "test" your article before it is published to preview how it will look. Then, if you want to change it around, you just "edit" it again, and preview it until you are happy with it. The title of the article will show up right on the MDA front page after it is published. This system is so simple to use, our members have the ability to share up to the minute information, and make it available to the general horse community. In fact, we are so pleased with how this works, we will have the author of this tool, Linda Elliott, give a demo at the next MDA meeting, April 1st, at Forest Hill Elementary School at 7:30. Come and see how easy it is to update our web site's content by using this convenient tool over the web.