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2011 – Meg Flemming
Pictured above: Meg Flemming (center) with Carolyn VandenBerg and Bess Reineman. Photo Copyright Susan J. Stickle, www.SusanJStickle.com
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Since 1982 Meg Flemming has served the region in many capacities – as instructor, trainer, judge, GMO co-founder and President, Advanced Young Rider coordinator, Participating Member delegate to USDF Annual Meetings, and as the outstanding, funny, and much loved announcer's "voice" at the Regional Championships. After retiring from the business, Meg has continued to advocate for teaching excellence by creating the Teaching Excellence Award for Region 9. Her accomplishments timeline includes the following:
- Received Master in Veterinary Physiology, Texas A&M 1982
- Co-owner Topsider Farm, known for innovative educational programs, including:
- The original Adult Camp, a format later adopted nationally by USDF
- Hosted USDF programs such as:
- Recognized shows
- "L" judging programs
- USDF Instructor Certification Workshops
- USDF Bronze Medalist
- USDF "L" judge
- USDF Certified Instructor
- Co-founded USDF GMO, Brazos Association of Classical Horsemanship (BACH), acting as President, VP, and Newsletter Editor
- Served on Houston Dressage Society board as Awards Chair and President
- Served regionally as Advanced Young Riders' coordinator, and Participating Member delegate to USDF Annual Meetings
- Volunteered with Pony Club, taught Pony Clubbers that "Dressage Rocks!"
- Was the voice of Region 9 Championship announcer for many years
- Established Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award
Past Recipients
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Region 9 recognized the "Past Horse Person's of the Year", during the Saturday nite dinner at the Regional Championship Show in Katy, Tx. Oct 31, 2009. Seven past HPOY attended. Thanks to the sponsors for making this evening special.
Top Row (L to R): Michele Voorhees (sporsored by students, boarders, & friends);
Lurena Bell (sponsored by students);
Paul Kathen (sponsored by students);
Burnis Foy (sponsored by Galloping Springs Ranch).
Bottom Row (L to R):
Bee Pape (sponsored by Oklahoma Dressage Society);
Sarah Jane Martin (sponsored by Southwest Dressage Championships);
Fran Dearing (sponsored by students). |
| 2010 – Evie Tumlin |
2011 – ? |
| 2008 – Sally Chionisini |
2009 – Lyndon Rife |
| 2007 – Kat Kyle |
1999 – Leigh Olejer |
| 2005 – Sarah Jane Martin |
1998 – Lauralyn Bushager |
| 2004 – Michele Voorhees |
1997 – Paul Kathen |
| 2003 – Burnis Foy |
1996 – Sherry Arndt |
| 2002 – Bee Pape |
1995 – Charlotte Kerr |
| 2001 – Kathleen George |
1994 – Fran Dearing and Lurena Bell |
| 2000 – Molly Wallin |
1993 – Becky Snell |
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