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View the e-updates from Regional Director, Bess Bruton, 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
Invitation to Instructors
Region 9 has a new addition to the Regional Website.
This addition will be a way for Instructors who continue to keep up with their education get recognition, even if you are not certified. Also, this addition will be a way for clients to see which instructors might best be able to help them by the courses attended. Read more here
Region 9 Summer Meeting Information Announced
August 18 / Oklahoma City, OK
Full information here
Sponsors Needed for USDF Convention in New Orleans
The annual convention will be held December 5-8 in New Orleans, LA. Sponsors are needed for breaks, welcome party, and more. SEDA and Region 9 are working on the best "Welcome Party" ever, at the convention in New Orleans. The Convention theme is "Laissez les bon temps rouler: Let the Good Times Roll". The Welcome party will be held at Mulates, with expected attendance of over 350. We're also looking for a sponsor for the party favors at the Salute Gala. This is attended by over 400 people. Sponsorships are tax deductible. Maximum publicity and exposure in all Convention promotion materials will be given to those sponsors who commit by June 1. So, while sponsorships are welcome at any time, you'll get the most bang for your buck if you commit now. Step up now, we really need the support to make this happen! Thanks for considering helping with sponsorships. If interested, contact Nicole Landreneau ads@usdfregion9.org
2013 GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championship Dates and Locations Announced
The Region 9 dates are October17-20 at Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX
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Region 9 Nutrena/USDF Adult Clinic Declared a Success!
by Sandra Adair Daugirda
Considering it was March 3rd in Texas, the weather mostly cooperated, with a bit of cold and
wind, but beautiful sunny skies over Stormin' G Ranch in College Station, as riders and
auditors alike waited with eager anticipation for master clinician, Lilo Fore, to begin Region 9's
Nutrena/USDF Adult Clinic. “Zee” (Zandra ISF) and I were about to have a lesson that would
forever change the way we worked together. Read more
Region 9 Adult Education Clinic with Lilo Fore and the GMO Challenge Winner
The Region 9 Adult Education with Lilo Fore was an educational, fun, amazing weekend! Eight riders from Texas and Oklahoma demonstrated Lilo’s advice for improvements to an audience of nearly 100 folks in College Station, TX, March 3-4, 2012. BACH hosted the event at Stormin G Ranch owned by The Garrett family who graciously donated the use of their facilities. Read more
The Dressage Foundation's Young Rider Olympic Dream Program
The Dressage Foundation's Young Rider Olympic Dream Program is ready to go for the 11th year! The attached press release provides detailed information, and it can also be seen on the website: http://www.dressagefoundation.org/Olympic_Dream_2012.htm
May 1 Deadline for Lifetime Achievement Nominations
Help USDF recognize those individuals and horses that have made huge contributions to the sport of dressage in the U.S. or in their service to USDF.
For nomination forms go to USDF's Hall of Fame website: http://www.usdf.org/HallOfFame/
Or e-mail: halloffame@usdf.org
2012 USDF/Platinum Performance Jr/YR Clinic with Jeremy Steinberg
North Texas Equestrian Center welcomed clinician Jeremy Steinberg and eight of Region 9’s top junior and young riders to the USDF/Platinum Performance Jr/YR clinic on January 28-29th. The USDF/Platinum Performance clinic series which is supported with funding from The Dressage Foundation, features annual clinics in each of the nine USDF regions and targets young dressage talent in riders ages 14-21. Read more here
Funding available from The Dressage Foundation
The Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence, established at The Dressage Foundation in 2011 by Abbey Henderson, provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses.
To learn about the Elysium Farm Fund or apply go here: http://www.dressagefoundation.org/Elysium_Farm_Breeders_Fund.htm
or contact Jenny Johnson at The Dressage Foundation, (402) 434-8585 or jenny@dressagefoundation.org
USDF PM Delegate Nominations - for the 2012 USDF Convention in New Orleans
USDF Participating Members are being sought to run as nominees from Region. 9. The primary responsibility is to attend the Board of Governors meeting at the
USDF Convention this year in New Orleans. USDF Region 9 has qualified to send 6 delegates this year.
Once you have responded, USDF will send the official "Acceptance Form'' via email and regular mail to each individual, to ensure it is received. On the form, you may either accept or decline the nomination. If you accept, you will be given the opportunity to provide a brief biography, which will appear on the USDF
web site and in the June issue of USDF Connection.
If you would be willing to perform this duty, please contact Sherry Guess, who is
the Nominating Committee member from Reg. 9 at guessdrsg@aol.com.
Elections to select our six delegates will be held later in the year.
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.
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.
Jr / YR's in Region 9 - need your help!
View letter
If you can donate toward the NAJYRC fund this year in any form your help would be appreciated beyond measure.
We need many items tangible items like team shirts, jackets, and riding pads. Sponsors become a part of the NAJYRC team and can have their logos on team pads and other items.
Sponsors receive recognition in articles, newsletters and the team banner which is displayed in Lexington. Please help.. No donation is too small….as you know, “many hands make light loads.”
For more information please contact: lisa.uhlir@yahoo.com or kkamp9@attglobal.net
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 children – Susan Peacock, Sarah Pape Hester and William Pape and their families – 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
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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