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View the e-updates from Regional Director, Bess Reineman, here.
2012 Omnibus - Order your copy today!
The 2012 Omnibus has been mailed and is available for download.
Additional copies may be ordered if you download the form or pay online
Advertise on the Region 9 Web Site/E-Blasts!
Advertising rates and information is available in this PDF download! Pay online here
ADU Continuing Education Seminar
Austin Dressage Unlimited is pleased to announce the Third Annual Continuing Education Seminar in
Georgetown, TX on February 11-12 at the beautiful campus of Southwestern University. The topic for both judges and riders "Improving Your Judging Eye and Showing Skills" will be presented by the iconic Olympian and judge extraodinare, Hilda Gurney from California. Come and meet Hilda and earn USDF University credits. Go to the ADU website,www. Austindressageunlimited.org for information about the registration form, schedule, and hotels. You may also contact Carol Schmickrath at 512-863-5005 or Brookstonefarm@aol.com. Participants are encouraged to register early.
CALL FOR TESTS:
Austin Dressage Unlimited is hosting the third annual highly acclaimed judges educational series on February 11-12, 2012 in charming Georgetown, TX on the campus of Southwestern University. In prior years Gary Rockwell and Maryal Barnett were the distinguished presenters. This year we are proud and honored to announce that Hilda Gurney will be presenting. Hilda has requested that riders, if they wish, submit a DVD of a 2011 test at any level that was ridden at a recognized or unrecognized show, along with your score sheet, if available, to ADU before February 1. The test, if selected by ADU, will be used as part of this teaching seminar. This is a unique opportunity to have insight from one of our country's most distinguished riders and judges. Please send in your DVD & score sheet, with your seminar registration form, which can be found on the ADU website: AustinDressageUnlimited.org
Congrats to Region 9 "L" Program Graduate
Gerlinde Beckers, Louisiana
Congratulations to Carolyn Vandenberg, New USDF At-Large Director
Carolyn VandenBerg, of Canyon Lake, Texas, was elected as USDF's At-Large Director representing the Technical Council. Read more here..
Congratulations to Gifted Fund winner Cean Embrey
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Gifted Fund Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. ADU member, Cean Embrey, is this year's Region 9winner! Read more here...
TD Sally Sally S. Chionsini Retires
Read more here...
New Program Available for Region 9 Youth: Youth Schooling Show Challenge
A new program being rolled out for Region 9 Youth offers an opportunity to earn a certificate or a patch for competing in schooling shows! Thanks to Anne Kuhns for organizing the program. Download the participation form here.
Farm Vet / USDF Adult Clinic Series with Lilo Fore
March 3-4, 2012
College Station, Tx.
Rider applications now being accepted thru Jan 4.
Or register to audit.
http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/adult/dates-locations.asp
Questions ? Contact: Katherine Robertson- USDF krobertson@usdf.org
GMO Challenge
Region 9 is very fortunate to have the opportunity to be hosting the Adult Education clinic Lilo Fore. Lilo is a gifted teacher and all in audience will gain a tremendous amount of knowledge from Lilo’s eye, teaching techniques and from what a judge and breeder are looking for. We would like to encourage a huge audience and participation in this clinic to show how much dressage is important and supported in our Region. USDF recently implemented a National Dressage Championship and being located Centrally in the country we would like to be looked at as a mecca all can come to for dressage participation and support.
So we would like to challenge ALL Region 9 GMOs to encourage their members to come audit and participate in this exciting and educational clinic. The GMO that has the largest amount of auditors will be awarded $500.
Lilo will be presenting the Classical System Simplified, “Tricks of the Trade” to enhance a horses understanding of the riders expectations, the importance or half steps in early stages of training to help develop the feel of engagement and collection, the importance of lateral exercises and throughness and the basics as applied to the Pyramid of Training while moving up the levels.
For more information contact:
Donna Meyer onthebitfarm@verizon.net
HDS Receives CDI3* Approval for April 2012 Spring Classic
The HDS 2012 Spring Classic will now offer riders the following entry options:
USDF/USEF open show for Training through Grand Prix levels plus Introductory Level Tests. Riders must be USDF/USEF members or pay non-member fees
• CDI1* for FEI horses/riders from Prix St. Georges to Intermediate I
• CDI3* for FEI horses/riders from Intermediate II to Grand Prix
• CPEDI3* for FEI Para-Equestrian riders—all Para tests
• CDI-U25 for FEI Young Adults (ages 16-25)—Intermediate II and Grand Prix
• CDI-Y for FEI Young Riders (ages 16-21 yrs)—all Young Rider tests
• CDI-J for FEI Juniors (ages 14-18 yrs)—all Junior tests
• CDI-P for FEI Pony Riders (ages 12-16 yrs) – all Pony tests
• $10,000 Dressage Derby
Congratulations to Our 2011 Horse Person of the Year, Meg Flemming
Read all about it here
Ashley Hammill Awarded the 2011 USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award
Ashley Hammill, San Antonio, TX, received the third annual "USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award" at the Great American/USDF Region 9 Championships held in Katy, TX, November 3-6, 2011. She received a $5,000 award for demonstrating outstanding teaching methodology in dressage. Read more here
NAJYRC Information
The official list of the 2012 USEF/NAJYRC Qualifiers:View it here
Download the brochure with information about qualifying. Contact Inez if you'd like to get on the email list for updates about NAJYRC.
An organizational meeting will be held at the HDS winter show in January. For additional information about NAJYRC activities, please contact Ed Lavallee, Region 9 Coordinator, at ejlava@sprynet.com.
Bee Pape Scholarship Fund
In honor of Bee Pape - who was a foundation stone for dressage in Region 9. A wonderful, kind, and generous lady, always there to help She gave countless hours to all of us, and to this sport we love. Bee's daughter - Susan Peacock and her family asked that memorial donations to be made to the "Bee Pape Scholarship Fund" for use in Region 9. Bee was a great supporter of grass roots dressage, and Susan asked that a fund be set up to help our grass root members. Specifics of the fund, will be released later. We are thrilled about this opportunity for our regional members. And truly appreciate the generosity of Susan, and her family. And of your donations, to a much needed scholarship.
To make donations: Please make check made out to "Bee Pape Scholarship Fund - Region 9"
Mail to:
Allison Bailey
1172 Hwy 334
Oxford, Miss. 38655 or donate online (specify the Bee Pape Fund)
Gifted Fund Available for Adult Amateurs
Adult Amateurs are the backbone of our sport, yet many times they are
the ones that just can't seem to find enough time in the day or money in
the checkbook to really pursue their passion. We are here to help!
Each year, the Gifted Fund provides the opportunity for up to nine
amateurs (one per Region) to take a week away from home and train with
their horse. See flyer
Updated Region 9 Timeline now available
Read more here
USDF Councils and Committees Chart now available (pdf)
Check out the Region 9 Event Calendar for clinics, seminars, camps, etc.
Check out the Recognized Show Calendar for shows around the region.
2011 USEF/ NAJYRC Qualifying Competitions
January 28-29, 2012
Region 9 Yr / YR Clinic with Jeremy Steinberg
North Texas Equestrian Center, Wylie, TX
For rider applications: Erica Minks at USDF eminks@usdf.org Download flyer (pdf)
www.uswarmblood.com.The Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinic Series is made possible with funding support from The Dressage Foundation.
February 18, 2012
A Juniors' Clinic
Silver Hills Stables / Private lessons with Christine Bergeron and Lisa Tannehill "r" Judge. $40 clinic fee. Riders must be current CTDS members. More info
March 24-25
Dr. Joyce Harman, DVM, Lecture and Teaching Clinic (flyer)
Place: Diamond M Dressage Park , 998 Hard Luck Road, Marion , Texas 78124
Contact Person: Vera Muckleroy e-mail dmdp@flash.net
Region 9 USDF Adult Clinice Featuring Lilo Fore
March 3-4, 2012 at Stormin' G Ranch in College Station, TX
Questions?
HDS Receives CDI3* Approval for April 2012 Spring Classic
The HDS 2012 Spring Classic will now offer riders the following entry options:
USDF/USEF open show for Training through Grand Prix levels plus Introductory Level Tests. Riders must be USDF/USEF members or pay non-member fees
• CDI1* for FEI horses/riders from Prix St. Georges to Intermediate I
• CDI3* for FEI horses/riders from Intermediate II to Grand Prix
• CPEDI3* for FEI Para-Equestrian riders—all Para tests
• CDI-U25 for FEI Young Adults (ages 16-25)—Intermediate II and Grand Prix
• CDI-Y for FEI Young Riders (ages 16-21 yrs)—all Young Rider tests
• CDI-J for FEI Juniors (ages 14-18 yrs)—all Junior tests
• CDI-P for FEI Pony Riders (ages 12-16 yrs) – all Pony tests
• $10,000 Dressage Derby
The purpose of the USDF Adult & Youth Regional Team Competition is to provide an opportunity for adults & youth to compete in a team-like atmosphere, which encourages camaraderie & support at any level. They are a lot of fun!
2011 Youth & Adult Team Competitions applications:
Youth Team Comp:
http://www.usdfregion9.org/Competitions/YouthTeamCompetition.html
Adult Team Comp:
http://www.usdfregion9.org/Competitions/AdultTeamCompetition.html
Youth & Adult Team Competitions - suggestions for holding a Team Competition Show (Adult / Youth) and Team Participation Form
Region 9 GMO Applications
Youth Team Competition
Adult Team Competition
GMO Educational Grant - Deadline 30 days prior to event
GMO Travel Grant - Deadline 60 days prior to meeting/ convention
USDF Competitions Handbook
Want to find current USDF competition regulations and guidelines? Tired of carrying around many brochures and want one consolidated document? The USDF Competitions Handbook (PDF) is available at www.usdf.org/competitions/handbook/. It is not available in hard copy.
New Way to Check Scores
USDF has established a new, free, online score-check service for USDF members, who can view USDF-recognized competition results for each horse registered with USDF. All information in the USDF online database is updated daily and is current as of 5 p.m. the previous business day. Visit site for details.
USDF policies and procedures (pdf)
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