A Bi-Monthly Publication of the Potomac Valley Dressage Association • OCT/NOV 2017 • Vol. 53, Issue 6

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November4 PVDA Fall Fest at Prince George's Equestrian Center, Upper Marlboro, Md. See www.pvda.org for details.6 PVDA Monthly Board Meeting 7 pm at Stonebrook Farm in Clarksville, Md. Contact president@pvda.org. All are welcome! 10-12 Bent Jensen Clinic at Final Decision Farm, Woodbine, MD. Train with an Olympian in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Contact Jeannette Bair, 443-691-0390 or jeannetteabair@gmail.com10 PVDA Newsletter deadline for December/January Issue. Contact editor@pvda.org11-12 PVDA Fall Recognized Show at Prince George's Equestrian Center, Upper Marlboro, Md. See www.pvda.org for details.11-12 Science of Motion with Jean Luc Corneille. Clinic at Foxlea Farm, 18900 Barnesville Road, Dickerson, Md. Contact Patricia Milligan

Send your 2018 Calendar Items to calendar@pvda.org.

DECEMBER/JANUARY 2018 Deadline: NOVEMBER 10Calendar Editor: Christina Dale

www.pvda.org for complete calendar

Calendarof Events

pmilligan718@gmail.com or 202-384-4146

December4 PVDA Monthly Board Meeting 7 pm at Stonebrook Farm in Clarksville, Md. Contact president@pvda.org. All are welcome! 8-10 Bent Jensen Clinic at Final Decision Farm, Woodbine, MD. Train with an Olympian in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Contact Jeannette Bair, 443-691-0390 or jeannetteabair@gmail.com10 PVDA Clarksville Chapter Schooling Show. Tracey Trainium: tracytrainium@comcast.net 410-733-2501 Camilla Cornwell: ckcornwell@gmail.com 301-641-5133

January 20188 PVDA Monthly Board Meeting 7 pm at Stonebrook Farm in Clarksville, Md. Contact president@pvda.org. All are welcome! 10 PVDA Newsletter deadline for

February/March Issue. Contact editor@pvda.org13 PVDA Annual Year-End Awards Dinner, Laurel Park, Laurel, Md. See www.pvda.org for more details. Cost is $55 per ticket.14 PVDA Clarksville Chapter Schooling Show. Tracey Trainium: tracytrainium@comcast.net 410-733-2501 Camilla Cornwell: ckcornwell@gmail.com 301-641-513319-21 World Horse Expo, Timonium, Md. For more details see http://www.horseworldexpo.com/

February 20185 PVDA Monthly Board Meeting 7 pm at Stonebrook Farm in Clarksville, Md. Contact president@pvda.org. All are welcome! 25 PVDA Clarksville Chapter Schooling Show. Tracey Trainium: tracytrainium@comcast.net 410-733-2501 Camilla Cornwell: ckcornwell@gmail.com 301-641-5133

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Hi Everyone! By the time you read this I

will likely no longer be President having served our maximum permitted consecu-

tive term of 2 years. It’s been an amazing two years getting to know more about our members and what their needs are and representing our organiza-tion at various events including USDF meetings and the MD Horse Industry Day. Busy represent-ing our sport to non- riders and those engaged in other disciplines. What has struck me most is how dedicated and committed many of our members are to dressage and learning more about it. For many years I have heard ideas and suggestions from members and non-members on what they need and want to have available to them. This was why I joined the Board of Directors. In the time I’ve worn this hat we’ve continued trying to meet those needs as highlighted in a membership survey a few years ago. Our more recent Education survey has borne out that we are on the right track. Membership is growing and we are more tightly focused on listening to that input. As dressage in MD continues to grow we have, and continue to seek, new ways of providing access to education that works- especially for our Adult Amateurs who put so much into the sport. We all face new chal-lenges in in a world that seems faster paced, with so much more competing for our time, attention and resources. PVDA continues to support your jour-ney developing the art and sport of dressage. I hope you will continue to share that journey with us. We need member engagement, feedback, a little of your time as a volunteer for a show, event or com-

The President's Window

By Claire Lacey

president@ pvda.org

Did you know that as a USDF group member...

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Peninsula DressageSubmitted by Amy Schine

Peninsula Dressage has been very busy with show season now in full swing. Renaissance Stable hosted a schooling show on June 10th; we had great weather, great

facilities, helpful volunteers, and close to 50 rides judged by Annmari Ingersoll. Everyone enjoyed Annmari’s posi-tive, helpful feedback and encouragement, and as a scribe, it was wonderful to see all the riders leave the ring excited about the tips she gave, and with big smiles on their faces! Thanks to Susi and Barchan Canter for offering their farm free of grounds fees; to show manager, Jenny Mlyniec who organized, and kept the show running smoothly, and to all our volunteers braving the heat to help out. Our July show at WinAway Farm was also a huge success despite the heat wave. We had over 60 rides, judged by Aviva Nebsky. We always appreciate her support, encourage-ment and putting her heart and soul into helping each rider improve. Thanks to Jen Pino for all her hard work in managing this huge show; to Diane Bloxom for host-ing at her beautiful farm and being there to help out, and

of course to all the volunteers who came out to help also. For our July meeting we were lucky to have Kim Briele,

“L” Judge, educate us on the topic of “the gaits”. She clarified exactly what all “those” terms mean: purity, rhythm, regular/irregular tempo, elevation, and freedom relating to each of the gaits.

Special thanks to our demo horses who helped to dem-onstrate the varying gaits among different breeds; “Catch the Breeze” (Arabian), “Adagia” (Andalusion), and “A Midday Star” (Irish Sport Horse). Our August meeting was a relaxed dinner and brief business meeting at the Olive Garden

We had two amazing and packed clinics in August. We were so excited to have Kathy Rowse, “S” Judge, come back for a 2 day clinic at Kim Briele’s Horse Bridge Farm. Everyone was raving about how helpful their lessons were; lots of “Light Bulb” moments! We were also thrilled to welcome back Aviva Nebsky, “L” Judge, for a one day clinic, also at Horse Bridge Farm. As always, everyone who rode with Aviva felt they came away with new and valuable tools. We hope to have both Aviva and Kathy back again soon, it’s always a wonderful experience riding with both of these talented, helpful, and fun clinicians.

Bayside• Anne Thibo (chair)239-272-4147baysidechapter@yahoo.comCalvert County• Claire Hillchemo_kid@msn.comCatoctin• Debra Nissan newworldstables@hotmail.comCharles•Karen Cieplak karencieplak@gmail.com/ 240-380-5051 Clarksville• Camilla Cornwell (co-chair)ckcornwell@gmail.com

• Nancy Albrecht (co-chair)301-854-2588/albrechtnl@hotmail.comMarlborough• Cheryl Swing/301-888-2650 cheryls301@aol.comMetro• Rita Boehm/301-260-0061ritanbob2@aol.comMountain Harmony Drill• Cathy Whippcawhipp@comcast.netMt. Airy • Kelly Mcgrain dkmcgrain1@gmail.com

New Market• Katie Straton (chair)/410-259-4165katie@stratonsporthorses.com• Fran Flohr (co-chair)/410-795-1884luchydog@verizon.netPeninsula Dressage• Kim McClure mthermonstables@aol.com • Jenny Mlyniec odeon_tamuro@yahoo.comShore Dressagewww.shoredressage.com• Deri Jeffers (co-chair)757-302-0224 deripiaffe@aol.com

Southern Maryland• Elizabeth Farina farrierette@gmail.comSt. Mary’s• Karen Siebert (co-chair)ksiebert@gmtp.net• Alice Allen (co-chair)301-475-8446 /alice.beagles@gmail.comSugarloaf Mountain• Julie Kingsbury/301-972-8975j.kingsbury@earthlink.netTri-County• Hallie Ahrnsbrak/240-882-2531• Julie Gross/301-503-7709

Chapters Committee: Liz Erwin and Christina Dale (co-chairs), Linda Speer, and Claire Lacey

Send 2017 Chapter Committee updates to chapters@pvda.org.

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PVDA Fall Show and Adult Team Competition

In conjunction with our Fall recognized show at Prince George’s Equestrian Center November 11-12, 2017, PVDA is hosting a USDF Adult Team Competition. Special awards for this, so get a team together and join the fun! Adult Team classes will be subsidized for PVDA members with 8 hours of volunteer time. PVDA will refund the cost of both challenge classes. Questions about ATC teams? Contact Liz Erwin at lerwin9858@aol.com.

2017 Year-End Awards DinnerThe year-end awards dinner will be held Saturday, January

13, 2018 at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. Be sure to get your volunteer hours in! As an all-volunteer organization we rely on our volunteers to be able to offer schooling shows, recognized shows, educational events, and special events throughout the year. We ask each rider to provide at least 8 hours of volunteer service during the competition year to qualify for a year-end high score award. If a rider is unable to provide the volunteer hours an immediate family member can perform the hours for them. Or, another option is our Silver Sponsorship. Sponsorship of any PVDA show or event at the Silver Sponsor Level or above ($100 or more) will also provide year-end award eligibility.

Scores from the 2017 PVDA Fall Show will count towards year-end scores. An average of scores is used (in most cases). The high and low scores are dropped and the rest are aver-aged, with the exception of musical freestyles, pas de deux, quadrille, dressage seat equitation, and FEI tests, where all scores are used.

2018 Show SeasonThe PVDA Schooling Shows Committee is working on

dates and venues for our 2018 show season. If you have sug-gestions or would like to volunteer your facility please contact

the chair of that committee. Competitors, we value your feed-back, fill out a schooling show evaluation. This can be found on our website under the Shows Tab.

PVDA Cover Photo Competition!Win a prize if we select your photo for our cover! The

entry must state the rider name, horse name, photographer, and have a resolution no less than than 300 dpi. Photos taken by phones are NOT high enough quality. Please submit in either a JPG or TIFF format. Photos must be taken by you or accompanied by an email release from photographer authoriz-ing use for PVDA cover, website, and promotional purposes. If you are the photographer you agree to this by submitting items. Send submissions of photos to editor@pvda.org.

Membership RenewalCurrent memberships expire December 31, 2017. New

members will be given a temporary membership number to use until they are emailed a membership card. Non-member fees and volunteers certificates can be applied toward member-ship dues. Please submit the yellow copy of your volunteer certificates for credit.

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mittee (much of which can be done by email or on your own schedule). Many hands raise the barn, raise the roof and raise the bar on what we can accom-plish. I shall continue my part sharing dressage and educating on my personal journey and thank you all for being part of that. Whoever is our next President, please support them and help them as they work to continue our progress providing Education in the Art and Sport of Dressage. Renew your membership, be engaged, take advantage of our many programs and opportunities and give just a little of your time.

Thank you for your support and passion for dressage!

Claire

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Horses for Sale✦ 9/7/17 Two highly attractive, sound, sane and competitive 16.1 hand bay Hanoverian geldings; one of them needs to be sold. Sixteen year old Fhinland ($25,000) currently competes fourth level, schooling PSG. Six year old Biedermeier ($40,000) showed training and first level at schooling and rec-ognized shows in 2017. Both horses good on trails, handled/shown by senior amateur owner. Karen Anderson 301 467-0731

Equipment- Tack and Clothing✦ 9/9/17Albion SL medium wide 17.5 " dressage saddle, excellent condition, $1100, Karen Anderson 301 467-0731✦ 7/08/17 7.5” Schleese Obrigado. Black, used for

9 months. Excellent condition. Built May of 2016. No longer fits the horse. $5000/OBO.KB black double bridle. Horse size with crank noseband, including reins. $150/OBO . Kelley 410-570-0849 or Kelleyc@corriganins.net

Equipment- Vehicles✦ 7/19/17 2 Trailers for Sale: $6500 each, 2H w/dressing rm, bumper pull, ramp loading. 1999 Hawk and an aluminium trailer. Both in very good condition.daveryhall@verizon.net or 301-529-0092 (leave message)

Help Wanted✦ 6/14/17 Rider wanted: Too many horses, not enough time, and upcoming hip surgery prompt search for capable rider to play with any or all of

my 4 working dressage horses (intro through 2nd level). Short term or possibly long term, but avail-able end of June. Willingness to help with farm work a plus, no fee or payment for rides. Farm located in Croom, close to PGEC. Strohmaier, Judy (301) 219-2118 flyingchange@netzero.net

Boarding✦ 7/7/17 Two stalls available in main arena barn. In Woodbine, MD Bair, Jeannette jeannetteabair@gmail.com (443) 691-0390

Classified ads are placed on PVDA’s website, www.pvda.org. If you do not want your e-mail address included on the website, please omit it from your printed ad submission for The PVDA Newsletter.

The Classifieds is available to PVDA members only, at no charge, as a membership benefit. Classified advertisements (unboxed ads) are accepted by post or e-mail. Items submitted by e-mail are confirmed via e-mail. Type or print your submission and include your 2017 PVDA membership number. (The newsletter will not print any classifieds that are submitted without a membership number.) Classifieds MUST be received by the

10th* of the month to be distributed the following month. Email classifieds@pvda.org.

*THE DECEMBER/JANUARY ISSUE CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 10*

As we head into fall, we’re looking forward to our annual September Show at the Wicomico Equestrian Center, and our Annual Women Supporting Women benefit show at WinAway Farm on October 7th. For more information about our events and Peninsula Dressage, please visit us on FB, and our website at www.peninsuladressage.com .

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Charlotte Dujardin’s Masterclass ReportBy Diana Walcutt

When I won the raffle for the clinic, I was over the moon, but that did not compare to the thrill of actually attending Charlotte Dujardin’s Masterclass at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Angela White donated two incredible tickets to the Ride for Life raffle, so I invited my coach and very dear friend, Claudia Kleinsmith, as my guest. Wow! Just wow! Our seats were at E. Just imagine THAT!! “Exciting and fun” are words that cannot even embrace the experience.

Charlotte was tough but funny. She had a clear under-standing of how to improve each rider/horse combination, although most of them struggled with the canter/walk transition and by the time 4 horses had gone, she was get-ting a little peeved. She was still very funny about it though, commenting that she wasn’t up for asking the fourth rider for the transition until later in the ride.

So, what did we learn? The 5 horses ranged from Training/First Level through Grand Prix. I learned that the problems I face with my horse are the same throughout the levels, although of course the movements (or “tricks” as she called them) are more sophisticated as they progress. Bending, flexion, impulsion, straightness, relaxation, soft-ness of the hands and elbows, and the rider’s body position were the common themes throughout the evening. Ever heard those things from your trainer? What about a mil-

lion times! Oh, and practice, practice, practice……… She also stressed that it was important to do short train-

ing sessions with young horses. We may forget that they are not strong enough and tire easily, both physically and mentally. 20 minutes may be more than enough. Don’t lunge them until they are exhausted, either.

The pirouette was very interesting. Charlotte remarked that the first half of the pirouette could be tight, but as you crossed halfway, you needed to widen the circle with each stride in order to maintain impulsion. As you do that, you are still preserving cadence and are better prepared for moving forward out of the pirouette. Made lots of sense!

It was a trip of a lifetime for me. Thank you, Angela White and PVDA!

Photo of Jennifer Baumert riding Betsy Juliano’s 12 year old Hanovarian, Handsome.

Lesson Lottery TestimonialBy Karen Siebert

I just wanted to let you know that I had my lesson lot-tery lesson with Aviva Nebesky this past Sunday, September 24, 2017. It was wonderful as usual. Aviva has quite a gift when working with riders of all levels. She is able to provide a different approach when a rider is hav-ing difficulty in a certain movement. We addressed sev-eral areas that I have been struggling with as we prepare for second level GAIG championships.

I came out of the lesson feeling very optimistic and like we had improved on each movement. A big thank you to PVDA for providing such a wonderful program as the les-son lottery and a bigger thank you to Aviva for all her help and guidance. Aviva Nebesky and Karen Siebert at a show post-lesson.

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Introductory Level Test A1 Melissa Cooley / Reddemeade Missing Link / 71.875%2 Genevieve Rosenhyslop / Henry / 71.250%

Introductory Level Test B1 Julie Hoskyn / Wrap It Up / 75.938%2 Erin Carr / Reddemeade Xena / 72.813%3 Rebecca Lazarus / Duncan Cs Waterford /

70.000%4 Melissa Cooley / Reddemeade Missing Link / 60.313%5 Genevieve Rosenhyslop / Henry / 56.563%

PVDA Schooling Show

Chesapeake Dressage Institute, Annapolis, Md • August 12, 2017Thank you to all of the riders and volunteers for making this show happen. And, a huge thank you to CDI for the use of their beautiful facility.

PVDA Schooling Show

Schooley Mill Park, Highland, Md • August 19, 2017

Intro A & B1 Malin Gearhart / Olaf / 74.688%2 Amira Armond / Gideon / 71.875%3 Malin Gearhart / Olaf / 70.000%4 Annie Trice / Tori / 67.813%5 Brooke Martin / Joe / 66.563%Introductory Level1 Marilou Kaufmann / Don Devaki / 70.250%2 Annie Trice / Augay / 69.250%3 Annie Trice / Tori / 68.500%4 Malin Gearhart / Olaf / 67.500%Training Level Test 11 Annie Trice / Augay / 67.826%2 Marilou Kaufmann / Don Devaki / 66.522%3 Holly Linz / Plain Dealings Freja / 65.217%4 Brianna Boyse / Elliot / 59.783%5 Victoria Hoover / For Petes Sake / 57.826%Training Level Test 21 Janice Binkley / Oscar / 68.462%

2 Tina Parks / Rhapsody In Gold / 65.385%3 Genevieve Lindner / Glacier Bay / 64.423%Training Level Test 31 Tina Parks / Rhapsody In Gold / 65.682%2 Janice Binkley / Oscar / 65.000%3 Genevieve Lindner / Glacier Bay / 62.955%4 Mary-Pat Hedges / Tinkerbell / 62.727%First Level Test 11 Annie Trice / Rcl Apollo Hancock / 64.259%2 Holly Linz / Reino Tcv / 62.963%3 Therese Schuler / Zamboni Babe / 61.296%4 Jennifer Martin / Cma Drama Queen / 60.741%First Level Test 21 Therese Schuler / Zamboni Babe / 63.906%2 Laurel Lundstrom / Courageous / 62.656%3 Janet Beebe / Neapolitano Primabona Ii / 61.406%4 Annie Trice / Rcl Apollo Hancock / 59.219%

5 Jennifer Martin / Cma Drama Queen / 58.750%First Level Test 31 Laurel Lundstrom / Courageous / 65.882%2 Janet Beebe / Neapolitano Primabona Ii / 60.588%Second Level1 Vanessa Meeks / Fiona Tetti / 67.195%2 Vanessa Meeks / Fiona Tetti / 64.545%USEF Rider Test TOC1 Mary-Pat Hedges / Tinkerbell / 67.600%Western Dressage TOC (Choice 1)1 Mary West / Double Exposure / 68.500%2 Erin Freeman / Bo / 67.500%Western Dressage TOC (Choice 2)1 Mary West / Double Exposure / 67.857%2 Erin Freeman / Bo / 67.407%

After a thunderstorm the night before, show day turned out beautiful and sunny. The junior and young riders rode in the morning, followed by a few adult classes. We once again had the pleasure of the leadline classes - so wonderful to see the very young showing! Come back next month! Thanks to judge Hilary Moore-Hebert, scribe Sarah Hume, scorers Marie Nilsson and Don Cornwell, and ring steward Camilla Cornwell. ~Maja Cornwell, Show Manager

Introductory Level Test A1 Ashlyn Halliday / Lady Grey / 63.125%2 Zoe Purser / Liam / 60.938%3 Allie Shelleman / Maybelline / 60.625%4 Melissa Skaife / Game Changer / 60.313%5 Courtney Swartz / Star Quality / 59.000%Introductory Test A/B - Adults1 Michelle Miller / Archie / 77.500%2 Michelle Miller / Archie / 76.560%Introductory Level Test B1 Courtney Swartz / Star Quality / 64.063%2 Zoe Purser / Liam / 63.125%3 Ashlyn Halliday / Lady Grey / 61.875%4 Allie Shelleman / Maybelline / 58.125%

Introductory Level Test C1 Melissa Skaife / Game Changer / 60.250%2 Raegan Nalls / Roxi / 60.000%Training Level Test 11 Raegan Nalls / Roxi / 63.696%2 Caroline Hwang / Edwina / 58.043%Training Level 1/2/3 - Adults1 Pam Deem-Hergan / No Patience Here / 63.654%2 Pam Deem-Hergan / No Patience Here / 61.739%3 Robin Petrasek / H Bazinga / 61.087%Training Level Test 2Jemma Przybocki Brynn

Training Level Test 31 Jemma Przybocki / Brynn / 59.773%First Level 1/2/3 - AdultsAshley Christian DJSarah Harper Dandelion WineAshley Christian DJSarah Harper Dandelion WineUSDF Musical Freestyle TOC1 Caroline Hwang / Edwina / 60.167%Leadline Pattern - Individual1 Colton Trainum / Gorby / 80.000%2 Lilia Rogers / Nickels and Dimes / 74.375%

PVDA Schooling Show

Schooley Mill Park, Highland, Md • August 20, 2017Beautiful August day at Schooley Mill Park! Congratulations to all the riders and a big "thank you" to volunteers Mary-Pat and Sam Hedges, Kaaren Stavetieg, Caroline Hwang, Amber Abbott and Anna Yaroslaski.

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PVDA Recognized Show

Loch Moy 1, Adamstown, Md • September 2, 2017The remnants of hurricane Harvey made for a cold and very rainy day but the footing and spirits of all remained very good. Great thanks to our hostess Carolyn MacIntosh and our judges Thomas Poulin, Christel Carlson and Janice Conlon. It is always great to hear "I got my last score for my medal" or "I got a qualifying score I really needed." It really makes putting these shows on worthwhile. Huge thanks to all our volunteers.

USDF Introductory Test B1 Kristan Golden / Riley / 65.000%USDF Introductory Test C1 Rachel Reed / Shome Didrick / 62.000%/AATraining Level Test 1 Open1 Tiffany Catledge / Ripley Vt / 60.000% / O2 Caroline Hwang / Edwina / 56.522% / JY3 Shira Rosenthal / Matrix / 47.826% / AATraining Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Tiffany Catledge / Ripley Vt / 68.846% / O1 Christina Dayton-Wall / Finesse Nf / 67.692% / AA2 Catherine Humphrey / Over The Moon Tlf / 64.615% / O3 Annie Trice / Rcl Apollo Hancock / 64.231% / O2 Shira Rosenthal / Matrix / 63.654% / AA4 Meghan Michaels / Pontiff / 63.654% / O3 Anita Brassart / Legacy / 62.500% / AATraining Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Tiffany Catledge / Ceasar Windsor Z / 70.909% / O1 Naomi Hudson / Trevorrick / 68.864% / AA2 Kristin Commers / Mr. Bill / 68.864% / AA3 Christina Dayton-Wall / Finesse Nf / 68.182% /AA1 Fiona Reid / Roman / 67.955%4 Naomi Hudson / Trevorran / 65.909% / AA2 Catherine Humphrey / Over The Moon Tlf / 62.727% /O3 Jaclyn Sicoli / Icandy / 62.045% /O5 Sarah Oneil / Dalliance / 59.545% /AAFirst Level Test 1 Open1 Arden Wildasin / Southern Sun / 66.667% / AA2 Katherine Bounds / Unlimited / 64.074% / AA1 Fiona Reid / Roman / 55.185%2 Erin Gormley / Will It Be / 52.593% / JYFirst Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Jackie Kinney / Dublin / 74.531% / O2 Ampara Visser / Quanto Costa / 74.375% / O1 Arden Wildasin / Southern Sun / 68.750% / AA3 Tiffany Catledge / Ceasar Windsor Z / 67.656% / O4 Tiffany Catledge / Hudson / 67.344% / O1 Chloe Meyerhoff / Sago Song / 64.375% /JY

5 Amber Markley / I Love Lucy / 63.281% / O6 Annie Trice / Rcl Apollo Hancock / 62.813% / O2 Katherine Bounds / Unlimited / 62.188% / AA3 Anita Brassart / Legacy / 61.875% / AA4 Janet Beebe / Neapolitano Primabona Ii / 58.906% / AAFirst Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Naomi Hudson / Trevorrick / 67.647% / AA2 Kristin Commers / Mr. Bill / 64.265% / AA1 Jackie Kinney / Dublin / 63.676% / O3 Naomi Hudson / Trevorran / 60.588% / AA4 Laurie Buck / Wisdom / 59.853% / AA5 Joan Gaidos / Revelations First Prophet / 59.706% / AA2 Stacy Gallagher / Eva / 59.265% / O3 Amber Markley / I Love Lucy / 58.382% / O6 Janet Beebe / Neapolitano Primabona Ii / 49.559% / AASecond Level Test 1 Open1 Jaralyn Gibson / Finn Dahlia / 67.879% / O2 Alexandria Conti / Fabrice S / 65.303% / O1 Arden Wildasin / II Vici / 63.939% / AA2 Shelley Caplan / Resolut / 62.727% / AA1 Marisa Hummel / Winnagan / 62.273% / JY3 Joan Gaidos / Revelations First Prophet / 61.667% / AA3 Shera Solomon / Dolce / 61.515% / O4 Rose Caslar / Eleison / 60.000% / O4 Sara Eberly / Chagall / 59.848% / AA5 Laurie Buck / Wisdom / 59.545% / AA6 Pamela Parker / Irish Splash / 57.576% / AASecond Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Ampara Visser / Quanto Costa / 63.077% / O1 Shelley Caplan / Resolut / 62.949% / AA2 Pamela Eastman / Nitro / 60.641% / AA1 Marisa Hummel / Winnagan / 60.128% / JY2 Shera Solomon / Dolce / 59.872% / O3 Tiffany Catledge / Hudson / 59.744% / O2 Katrina Rowe / Sarrotti / 59.615% / JY3 Andrew Birtle / Quintessa / 58.077% / AA4 Pamela Parker / Irish Splash / 51.923% / AA5 Lisa Freund / Montego / 51.923% / AA6 Mandy Schwab / Ungaro / 51.410% / AASecond Level Test 3 Open/GAIG/Medal1 Claire Hodges / Leniero / 66.098% / JY1 Arden Wildasin / II Vici / 65.976% / AA

2 Katrina Rowe / Sarrotti / 65.122% / JY2 Ilene Boorman / Rehkamps Opal / 65.000% / AA3 Mandy Schwab / Ungaro / 65.000% / AA4 Pamela Eastman / Nitro / 63.415% / AA5 Arden Wildasin / Watch Out / 61.463% /AA6 Melinda Bauerlien / Solaro / 61.098% / AAThird Level Test 1 Open1 Alexandria Conti / Fabrice S / 64.697% / O1 Virginia Hergenroeder / Fackeltraeger / 61.364% / AA2 Janice Snyder / Illuczion / 61.364% / AA3 Laura Levit / Tessa / 56.818% / AAThird Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Robin Petrasek / Brisk / 56.026% / O2 Ashley Ockels / Bond Girl / 54.872% / AAThird Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Kelly Mcginn / Redhawks Don Sargasso / 70.779% / O2 David Derascavage / Fionas Sonata / 66.795% / AA3 Melinda Bauerlien / Solaro / 54.744% / AAFourth Level Test 1 Open1 Kathleen Straton / Don Perignon / 62.297% / O2 Trisha Derosa / Beloved Mrf / 60.946% / O3 Jennifer Mutchler / Elation Kf / 59.865% / O4 Robin Petrasek / Brisk / 55.541% / O1 Fiona Reid / Sanibel / 54.459%5 Janie Rentz / Namorada / 54.054% / O6 Erin Peabody / First Freda / 50.541% / OFourth Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Beth Stambaugh / Wellington Q / 59.722% / OFourth Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Claire Hodges / Good Lookin / 65.333% / JY2 Trisha Derosa / Beloved Mrf / 64.222% / O3 David Derascavage / Fionas Sonata / 61.111% / AAFEI Prix St Georges Open/BLM/GAIG1 Marcia Mia / Bella Palooza / 65.000% / AA1 Ampara Visser / Donnlei / 63.816% / O2 Carol Lippa / Just Livingston / 63.026% / AA3 Anne Hurwitz / Wachenheim / 61.974% / AA4 Teresa Crater / Uther Pendragon / 57.474% / AAFEI Intermedieate TOC Open/BLM/GAIG

Introductory Level Test C1 Madelyn Vicencio / Maddie / 71.750%2 Erin Carr / Reddemeade Xena / 70.000%Training Level Test 11 Isabelle Homan / Es Livvey / 68.043%2 Imaan Saadat-Zia / Edwina / 65.000%3 Madelyn Vicencio / Maddie / 64.783%Training Level Test 11 Michala Nathlar / Duke Of Perth / 70.217%2 Suzanne Fallis / Bit Of Bey / 66.087%3 Pam Deem-Hergan / No Patience Here / 65.652%4 Elisa Harvey / GVF Jorbaer / 63.261%

5 Rebecca Lazarus / Duncan Cs Waterford / 61.739%Training Level Test 21 Isabelle Homan / Es Livvey / 66.346%2 Jodi Goldman / Sassy But Classy / 64.808%3 Imaan Saadat-Zia / Edwina / 64.615%Training Level Test 21 Michala Nathlar / Duke Of Perth / 69.038%2 Suzanne Fallis / Bit Of Bey / 65.769%3 June Dickinson / Gin Diamond / 64.231%4 Pam Deem-Hergan / No Patience Here / 63.654%5 Elisa Harvey / GVF Jorbaer / 60.577%

Training Level Test 31 Emily Benton / Nekyia / 61.818%2 June Dickinson / Gin Diamond / 61.591%3 Jodi Goldman / Sassy But Classy / 61.364%First Level Test 11 Emily Benton / Nekyia / 62.963%Second Level Test 11 Saskia Paul / Moby Dixon / 63.333%2 Alison May / Blondie / 63.333%Second Level Test 21 Alison May / Blondie / 63.974%2 Saskia Paul / Moby Dixon / 63.333%

10 The PVDA Newsletter

PVDA Recognized Show

Loch Moy I1, Adamstown, Md • September 3, 2017

1 Barbara Bonk / Centeno Xii / Intermediate I 2017 / 64.447% / AA1 Erin Bonneville / Nigel Q / Intermediate I 2017 / 62.763% / O2 Meghan Michaels / Donaferdi / Intermediate II 2017 / 61.974% / O3 Marija Trieschman-Dever / Count Cookie / Intermediate II 2017 / 61.447% / O4 Erin Peabody / Dragonheart 18 / Intermediate I 2017 / 60.526% / O2 Linda Kiser / Aaa Vanity / Intermediate I 2017 / 57.763% / AAFEI Grand Prix TOC Open/BLM/GAIG

1 Christine Betz / Coronado / 62.100% / OUSDF Musical Freestle TOC Open/BLM/GAIG1 Gabrielle Denofrio / Galatea / Third Level / 77.333% / O1 Lisa Freund / Montego / First Level / 75.500% / AA2 Nicole Lambert / Audaz / Second Level / 73.667% / O3 Katherine Martin / Moby Dixon / Third Level / 69.500% / O4 Ali Calkins / I See Stars / Second Level / 64.833% / O

FEI Musical Freestle TOC Open/BLM/GAIG1 Julie Brownson / River Run Roscoe / 76.125% / O2 Thora Pollak / Dante 043 / 68.000% / AANat'l Dressage Pony Cup TOC1 Rachel Reed / Shome Didrick / Introductory Walk-Trot Test C / 63.500% / AA2 Imaan Saadat-Zia / Edwina / Training Level, Test 2 / 61.154% / JY3 Katherine Martin / Moby Dixon / Third Level / 61.133% / O

Much better weather for the 2nd of our back-to-back one day recognized shows. Once the skies cleared the sun broke out and we had a glorious day. Congratulations to everyone for great riding and as always kudos to our grand volunteers. I got so many comments from riders and officials about how wonderful our volunteers are.

USDF Introductory Test A1 Hannah Ong / Mmsc Souza / 65.000%2 Michelle Miller / Archie / 58.750%USDF Introductory Test B1 Hannah Ong / Mmsc Souza / 68.438%1 Erin Carr / Reddemeade Xena Warrior P / 65.938%2 Kristan Golden / riley / 65.313%3 Michelle Miller / Archie / 64.063%USDF Introductory Test C1 Rachel Reed / Shome Didrick / 65.500%2 Erin Carr / Reddemeade Xena Warrior P / 57.000%Training Level Test 1 Open1 Tiffany Catledge / Ripley Vt / 72.391%2 Michala Nathlar / Duke Of Perth / 67.391%3 Shira Rosenthal / Matrix / 63.913%Training Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Annie Trice / Rcl Apollo Hancock / 71.154%2 Tiffany Catledge / Ripley Vt / 69.423%1 Christina Dayton-Wall / Finesse Nf / 66.923%3 Michala Nathlar / Duke Of Perth / 61.731%2 Anita Brassart / Legacy / 61.538%1 Caroline Hwang / Edwina / 54.615%3 Shira Rosenthal / Matrix / 49.423%Training Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Tiffany Catledge / Ceasar Windsor Z / 71.818%1 Naomi Hudson / Trevorrick / 69.091%2 Naomi Hudson / Trevorran / 68.182%3 Christina Dayton-wall / Finesse Nf / 67.500%4 Tina Parks / Rhapsody In Gold / 63.864%1 Fiona Reid / Roman / 61.136%5 Christine Martindale / Semper Fi / 59.091%6 Arden Wildasin / Rock Masterpiece / 58.864%First Level Test 1 Open1 Arden Wildasin / HelloHello / 67.407%2 Katherine Bounds / Unlimited / 65.926%1 Fiona Reid / Roman / 63.333%1 Michala Nathlar / Duke Of Perth / 62.593%3 Christine Martindale / Semper Fi / 57.778%4 Arden Wildasin / rock masterpiece / 55.370%First Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Tiffany Catledge / Ceasar Windsor Z / 69.844%

1 Arden Wildasin / HelloHello / 68.438%2 Jackie Kinney / Dublin / 66.406%1 Chloe Meyerhoff / Sago Song / 66.094%2 Saskia Paul / Moby Dixon / 63.906%3 Annie Trice / Rcl Apollo Hancock / 61.250%2 Anita Brassart / Legacy / 57.813%3 Barbara Gildea / Ravel / 50.781%First Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Jackie Kinney / Dublin / 67.647%2 Tiffany Catledge / Hudson / 67.500%1 Naomi Hudson / Trevorran / 67.059%2 Arden Wildasin / Mystery Whisper / 66.176%3 Kristin Commers / Mr. Bill / 66.176%3 Stacy Gallagher / Eva / 66.029%4 Naomi Hudson / Trevorrick / 65.735%5 Barbara Gildea / Ravel / 65.000%6 Hannah Ong / Cma Pop Tarrt / 58.235%Second Level Test 1 Open1 Alexandria Conti / Fabrice S / 68.636%2 Shera Solomon / Peconic Bay / 66.364%1 Laurie Buck / Wisdom / 60.000%2 Andrew Birtle / Quintessa / 58.485%Second Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Katrina Rowe / Sarrotti / 66.282%1 Shera Solomon / Peconic Bay / 65.000%2 Tiffany Catledge / Hudson / 64.487%2 Saskia Paul / Moby Dixon / 63.718%Second Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Arden Wildasin / Mystery Whisper / 68.415%2 Melinda Bauerlien / Solaro / 60.976%2 Lisa Freund / Montego / 60.976%3 Janice Snyder / Illuczion / 59.390%Second Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Claire Hodges / Leniero / 70.366%2 Pamela Eastman / Nitro / 65.122%3 Katrina Rowe / Sarrotti / 62.073%USEF Rider TOC Open1 Mary-Pat Hedges / Tinkerbell / 63.400%Third Level Test 1 Open1 Virginia Hergenroeder / Fackeltraeger / 66.818%2 Alexandria Conti / Fabrice S / 66.515%Third Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Devon Wallish / My Daydreaming Zippy / 56.282%Third Level Test 3 Open/GAIG

1 Kelly Mcginn / Redhawks Don Sargasso / 65.256%1 David Derascavage / Fionas Sonata / 62.564%2 Melinda Bauerlien / Solaro / 53.974%1 Devon Wallish / My Daydreaming Zippy / 51.923%Fourth Level Test 1 Open1 Laura Whitford / Dudel Dandy / 63.378%1 Kathleen Straton / Don Perignon / 62.703%1 Fiona Reid / Sanibel / 61.351%2 Erin Peabody / First Freda / 59.459%2 Trisha Derosa / Beloved Mrf / 59.324%3 Janie Rentz / Namorada / 54.595%Fourth Level Test 2 Open/BLM1 Jessica Katz / Doha / 59.306%Fourth Level Test 3 Open/GAIG1 Hannah Irons / My Lucky Charm / 65.444%2 Claire Hodges / Good Lookin / 62.333%1 Trisha Derosa / Beloved Mrf / 57.444%1 David Derascavage / Fionas Sonata / 52.222%FEI Prix St Georges Open/BLM/GAIG1 Marcia Mia / Bella Palooza / 60.921%2 Teresa Crater / Uther Pendragon / 52.763%FEI Intermedeiate TOC Open/BLM/GAIG1 Erin Bonneville / Nigel Q / 65.526%2 Erin Peabody / Dragonheart 18 / 51.974%FEI Grand Prix TOC Open/BLM/GAIG1 Julie Brownson / River Run Roscoe / 62.900%2 Lauren Kimmel / Blue And White Raven / 61.300%USDF Musical Freestle TOC Open/BLM/GAIG1 Evelyn Pfoutz / Beste Inspiration / 71.933%2 Lisa Freund / Montego / 63.767%3 Hannah Ong / Cma Pop Tarrt / 60.900%FEI Musical Freestle TOC Open/BLM/GAIG1 Thora Pollak / Dante 043 / 58.125%Nat't Dressage Pony Cup TOC1 Rachel Reed / Shome Didrick / 66.000%2 Tina Parks / Rhapsody In Gold / 61.136%3 Mary-Pat Hedges / Tinkerbell / 56.591%1 Imaan Saadat-Zia / Edwina / 55.962%Nat't Dressage Pony Cup TOC1 Hannah Irons / My Lucky Charm / 62.079%

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 11

SEPTEMBER PVDA BOARD MEETINGDate: September 11, 2017; Meeting #578Location: Linda Speer's Farm in Clarksville, Md.

ATTENDANCEBoard Members Present: Mimi Mack, Lynn Adams, Carolyn Del Grosso, Cheryl Resch, Marcia Mia, Christina Dale, Liz Erwin, Wendy Emblin, Linda Speer, Claire LaceyExcused Absences: Susan Stone, Camilla CornwellMembers at Large: Ingrid GentryOLD BUSINESS: Minutes from the August 2017 meeting were approved Carolyn, seconded by Christina.

COMMITTEE REPORTSEducation: The survey is getting responses, there was a good geographic spread. One suggestion that was made is that we have an event like the Horse Expo, but have the focus be only on dressage. Liz, Betsy, and Claire met to put together details on the Fall Festival, which is the Saturday before Chapter Challenge. Barbara Strawson and Becky Langwost-Barlow are con-firmed clinicians. There will be demo rides at intro, training and first level. There will also be subsidized les-sons with the clinicians. Claire will do a talk on biome-chanics, Suzy Coffey will do saddle fitting. Fundraising: The lesson lottery was picked, we raised $450. Mimi will contact the people to let them know which trainers they got.Governance: No new nominations for the Board have come in. Linda nominated Michelle Miller, Liz nomi-nated Adrian Griner, Nancy Bowlus indicated she would be interested. There are not enough to have an election, but we need to confirm with the nominees and the board.Membership: We currently have 600 members. Liz

went back to 2012 and created a list of members, minus those that we don’t have emails for. She sent the list to Christina for e-blasts. New people who sign up will now get a welcome packet with a sticker, pam-phlets, a list of shows etc.Ride for Life: Trying to meet with Hopkins to have a wrap-up on this year’s show. We need to look at ribbons for next year. Next year will be the 15th year, so we should think about themes. A motion was made for PVDA to bump up the total going to Johns Hopkins to $65,000. Carolyn made the motion, Marcia second. Passed unanimously.Schooling Shows: Lucky Cricket got only 8 entries so it was cancelled. Shows: We made $3,000 on Loch Moy this year. We spent a lot of money on awards. It was decided to stretch awards to 6 per class, and then split classes after that. It was suggested that a test of choice be done, rather than having a two-day show. People may not come the second day because it is so expensive. It was also suggested we do more opportunity classes to attract more riders. It was noted that the stabling and footing at Loch Moy are very good. The TD wrote a glowing report on the facility, foot-ing, and volunteers. The competitors seem to like it too. Carolyn will look into getting a lower price on using the facility.Special Events: The Annual Awards Dinner, date is set for Jan. 13th, 2018. At Laurel Park the room is over $1,000 which is more expensive than the previous year.Volunteers: Claire offered to coordinate volunteers this year.Website: Claire has been cleaning up the home page, she did the banner for Loch Moy, and will now replace it with the Fall Festival.

PresidentClaire Lacey

Vice President Mimi Mack

ChairpersonChristina Dale

SecretaryLynn Adams

TreasurerCarolyn Del Grosso

Lynn AdamsCamilla CornwellChristina DaleCarolyn Del Grosso Wendy EmblinLiz ErwinMary-Pat HedgesClaire LaceyMimi MackMary Sue McCarthyMarcia MiaCheryl ReschLinda SpeerSusan StoneKatie StratonMeghan Truppner

• Awards (High Scores,

Trophies and Ribbons, Trophy Fund, Recognized Rider Awards) Linda Speer (chair), Claire Lacey, Patricia Haley• ChaptersLiz Erwin and Christin Dale (co-chairs), Linda Speer, Claire Lacey, • EducationClaire Lacey (chair), Rebekah Lusk, Meghan Truppner, Mary Sue McCarthy, Mary-Pat Hedges, Moea Goron Liccione, Marcia Mia• Finance/Budget (Scholarships)

Carolyn Del Grosso (chair), Moea Goron Liccione, Rebekah Lusk• Fundraising/Marketing (Sponsorships)Rebekah Lusk and Mimi Mack (Co-Chairs), Christina Dale, Mary Sue McCarthy, Claire Lacey• Governance Rebekah Lusk (Chair), Executive Committee• Membershipmembership@pvda.orgLiz Erwin (chair), • Newsletter (Calendar, Classifieds, Mailing)

newsletter@pvda.orgMary Sue McCarthy (chair), Kate Jacques,Calendar Christina Dale calendar@pvda.orgClassifieds - Shari Glickmanclassifieds@pvda.orgEnews Christina Daleenews@pvda.org• Partners and Allies (Maryland Horse Council, National Liason, GMOs)Jocelyn Pearson (chair), Claire Lacey, Camilla

Cornwell• PVDA Library/Documents(Archives, Books, Videos) Claire Lacey (Chair), Jennifer Tingley, Susan Stone• Publications(Service Directory, Omnibus, Mailings) • Riders (Advanced Young Riders/FEI, Junior/Young Riders, Adult Amateur)Katie Straton (Chair), Meghan Truppner, Stacy Gallagher, Jen

Salkeld, Ben Albright, Liz Erwin• Ride for Lifewww.pvdarideforlife.orgMarcia Mia (Chair), Marne Martin Tucker, Carolyn Del Grosso, Mary Sue McCarthy, Rebekah Lusk, Mimi Mack• Shows (Equipment, Judge's Liason, Recognized, Schooling)Carolyn Del Grosso (Chair), Katie Hubbell (Equipment, north-ern), Julie Gross (Equipment - south-ern), Linda Speer (Equipment),Katie Straton (Schooling

Shows), Moea Goron-Liccione (Schooling Show Treasurer), Susan Stone• Special Events (Awards Dinner, Expo, Special Events) Linda Speer (Chair), Deanna Williford, Christina Dale Mimi Mack• VolunteersMary Pat Hedges (chair), Christina Dale, Camilla Cornwell, Ninja Nissen, CLaire Lacey• WebsiteClaire Lacey (chair)

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