SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S FALL 2015

A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR SEDA MEMBERS S FALL 2015

Junior’s Show Experience: PricelessBy Grey Cummins, SEDA Junior Rider

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IN THIS ISSUE

COLUMNS

what’s up? – 2

suggestion box – 4

newsworthy – 20

EVENTS

fleur de leap –3

calendar – 21

MEMBERSHIP

jr/yr report – 5

new members – 4

member report– 7

eventing standings – 12

schooling dressage – 13

important updates – 14

board meeting minutes – 16

member report – 17

board meeting minutes –18

event forms – 22

contacts – 24

membership form – 26

ADVERTISERS

busch sporthorses – 6

ree photographics – 11

anne hornbeak –15

facility/trainer directory – 23

classifieds – 23

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Hi, my name is Grey Cummins, and I

am ten years old. I have been a SEDA

member for a few years. I would like to tell

you about my experience at SEDA’s Junior

Classic show this past summer.

A week before the show, I went with my

friends from Highlands Riding Center to

help set up the jumps for the show. My mom

taught us how to make jump courses on paper

and then set up the real thing in the arena. We

had to pull poles and standards down from

the jump wagon and move them to different

places in the ring. It was a lot of work, and

it was hot! But I loved being the jump cup

person, which meant I brought cups and pins

to each jump so they could be set up. We also

put the flags and numbers out. It looked really

good when we were done.

I was lucky enough to ride my favorite

two ponies at the show this year – Charlie,

my POA gelding, and Libby, a black-and-white

Pinto pony mare. It was a very fun day. I was

super busy, but I was enthusiastic about it. I

entered the combined test with Charlie, and

I practiced two dressage tests with Libby. She

is my mom’s lesson horse, so she was a good

horse to give me experience. I also did the in-

hand class, and I got to jump Charlie in the 2’3

jumping classes. That was my favorite part!

My ponies are very different from one

another. Charlie and I are a lot alike. Like me,

Charlie is curious, mischievous, a little hyper,

and a handful...but still an awesome pony. He

really loves to jump. I do a lot of things with

Charlie at home – like ride bareback around

the farm – and sometimes we go scouting

in the woods together...just the two of us.

Sometimes, I turn him loose in the yard and

let him eat grass, and he follows me around. I

entered Charlie in the in-hand class because I

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Yes, it’s been awhile since we published an

Off Course newsletter. As mentioned in

the previous issue, the reason for the change

in publication schedule is due to the fact that

most of our communications are happening

electronically now, and few people are actually

reading the newsletter. So, the new schedule

will be Fall (around October), Winter (around

February), and Spring/Summer (around June).

Welcome to your first Fall issue!

That’s not the only change to come to the

newsletter. I’m retiring for awhile. So, I’m

asking you, our membership, to consider filling

my spot on the Board as newsletter editor. The

reduced publication schedule should be less

intimidating and I encourage you to give it a

try! It’s an opportunity to change the way the

newsletter looks, the information it contains,

or anything else you think could be done

better. I must say, the Board has always been

a pleasure to work with, and serving on the

Board is a great way to be part of shaping the

future of SEDA. I’ve really enjoyed my tenure,

but I need to step back for a little while to focus

energy on some other things. I’m not going

away. I’ll still be around to help in any way I

can, and I’ll continue to do the website for

awhile.

So, what does this job entail? Well, mostly

you’ll be putting together the newsletter three

times a year, creating and distributing the

weekly Bleeps that go out to membership,

and keeping the Facebook page updated. It

helps if you can take photos at shows so that

you have some content to work with, but you

can always ask others to submit their material,

too. Do you have to be a computer expert?

No. The newsletter doesn’t have to look like it

does now. The Bleeps I can train you to do, it’s

very simple. And if you are on Facebook, you

already know how that’s done.

The elections are rapidly approaching, so I

encourage you to consider this position on the

Board. Please contact me as soon as possible

(newsletter@sedariders.org) so I can answer

any questions and help get you started.

The last several months have been very

busy for SEDA and our members, so I hope

you enjoy the recap of those events and find

yourselves in a few photos. There are many

more photos on the SEDA website, be sure to

check it out!

Speaking of the website, change has been

happening there, too. If you haven’t been there

lately, please visit and check out the articles

and updates we have posted.

In closing, I want to thank you for your

support over the years. This has been a very

rewarding experience for me both personally

and professionally, and I’ve made a lot of

friends. It’s been a great pleasure growing with

you. All the same, I’m looking forward to the

next chapter.

Happy reading and happy riding! S

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WHAT’S

UP?FALL 2015

Off Course is published bi-monthly by SEDA, a non-profit, educational

organization, and provided as a service to its members.

News items, show results, calendar of events, interviews, reviews, photos, articles on all aspects of Dressage, Eventing,

and member activities are incorporated.

TNicole Landreneau

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NOff Course encourages

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Time For a Change.By Nicole Landreneau, Off Course editor

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Schooling Horse Trials, Combined Test (LOWER LEVELS ONLY)

and Schooling Dressage

Details forthcoming at www.SEDAriders.org

CHRISTMAS

December 12-13Lagniappe Equestrian Center

Folsom, LA

GREAT VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITY!

Who wouldn’t like a little

FREE MONEY?SEDA Scholarship Deadline

November 1, 2015• One junior rider• One adult rider

Each receives a scholarship for an education opportunity. Full details on the SEDA website

www.sedariders.org

Apply today! Encourage your friends to apply! It’s easy!

It's election time!

Want to serve on the Board? Declare your intentions

by October 15.

Voting will occur in early November.

Watch the Bleeps, Facebook and the website for

information.

SEDA Awards Banquet

*January 2016*watch your seda

communications for details

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SUGGESTION: This concerns the Jr.

Classic…I would like to suggest that rather than

adding classes that have very little relevance to

our sport like the Medal Class, which is from

the Show Hunter discipline, that organizers

may consider adding an Eventing Equitation

Test. This is a combination of a short dressage

test and jumping combination, judged on

position, seat and effective use of aids. Both on

the flat and over fences. If this type of division

could be offered at several venues, perhaps it

could develop into a year end award.

Thank you for your time.

RESPONSE: Thank you for your

suggestion regarding the Junior Classic

show. The Eventing Equitation Test is a good

idea, and, in fact, SEDA has done Eventing

Rider Tests in years past – so we

are certainly open to offering it

again! This year (2015), we altered

the format of the Junior Classic

prize list in hopes of refreshing the

show with some new options, while

still offering the major competitive

components that members expected

and needed for year end awards. We

hoped to accomplish a number of

things: 1) freshen the typical format

and bring new excitement to the

show, 2) provide SEDA juniors with

a greater diversity and exposure to

other disciplines which might encourage

knowledge and awareness outside of

the eventing field (making them more

well-rounded), and 3) encourage junior

participation from outside the normal

SEDA membership (i.e. non-dressage types)

to exemplify the benefits and enjoyment

of classical training. All of these goals, we

felt, might build community awareness for

our club as well as potentially increase club

membership. Your feedback is important

and we will continue to solicit additional

feedback from the event to ascertain

what worked or what didn’t. We want to

continue to make the Junior Classic a fun

event while exposing our youth to different

opportunities to help them grow as riders

and sportsmen/women. S

From the Suggestion BoxBy SEDA Board

What do you think?

Check out the Suggestion Box on the website! Use it to let us know how we are doing or if you have suggestions about programs, opportunities, or any ways you think we could improve. www.SEDAriders.org

Welcome New Members

Emily Danielson New Orleans, LA

Katherine Friday Madison, MS

Colleen Lacy New Orleans, LA

Brooke Sifert Covington, LA

Siarrah Thomas Jena, LA

Amy Zapata Mandeville, LA

Isabela Zapata Mandeville, LA

“When your horse follows you without being asked, when

he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine

you know you are loved..”

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It was a busy summer for SEDA youth

participating in summer 4-H club

horse shows. The summer 4-H show

season begins with the Southeast District

Horse Show and ends with Southern

Regional Horse Championships.

Riders start the qualifying process

at the District show where they have to

qualify in at least one division to earn

the right to ride at the State level. Once

at the State level, riders need to win a

division or place high enough in a class

to qualify for the Southern Regional

Horse Championships.

4-H summer shows also offer the

opportunity to compete academically.

There are quiz bowl, horse judging,

individual demonstration, team

demonstration and premier exhibitor

contests.

Our youth placed well starting at

the District level all the way to the

prestigious Southern Regional 4-H

Horse Championships. They truly

set the bar and were fine examples of

leaders, sportsmen, and horsemen.They

worked hard and it definitely paid off.

Congratulations to all of these young

SEDA members.

Southeast District Horse show

• Premier Exhibitor: Christian

Maloney

• High Point English Rider 14 and over: Ann Byerley

All members qualified to participate

at the State level. Classes included:

showmanship, hunter under saddle,

hunt seat equitation, trail, and halter.

Louisiana State 4-H Horse Show

• 14 and over English High point: Ann Byerley

• Premier Exhibitor: 2nd place

Sarah English; 3rd place Isabella

Rodwig; 5th place Christian

Maloney

• Individual Demonstration 13 and under: 2nd place Grey

Cummins

• Individual Demonstration 14 and over: 1st place Sarah English

• Team Demonstration 14 and over: 2nd Ann Byerley and Isabella

Rodwig

• Quiz Bowl: 1st place Sarah English,

Ann Byerley, Isabella Rodwig, Noah

Roheim

• Open Trail 14 and over: 2nd place

Ann Byerley

• Working Hunter all ages: 1st

place Ann Byerley; 3rd place

Isabella Rodwig; 4th place Christian

Maloney

• Hunter under saddle 13 and under: 7th place Grey Cummins

• Hunter under saddle 14 and over: 2nd place Sarah English; 4th

place Isabella Rodwig; 7th place Ann

Byerley

• Hunt Seat Equitation 14 and over: 1st place Christian Maloney;

4th place Ann Byerley; 6th place

Isabella Rodwig; 8th place Sarah

English

• Dressage – Training Level 13 and under: 2nd place Grey Cummins

• Dressage – Training Level 14 and over:1st place Sarah English;

2nd place Christian Maloney; 3rd

place Ann Byerley; 4th place Isabella

Rodwig

• Showmanship: 5th place Ann

Byerley; 8th place Christian

Maloney; 10th place Isabella

Rodwig

SEDA Youth and 4-H: A Winning CombinationBy Kelley Varisco

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4-H Proud: Grey Cummins, Ann Byerley,Sarah English, Christian Maloney, Isabella Rodwig, Sarah Truett, and Madison Glynn.

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World Cup began with a sand

storm. We arrived just in time,

evidently. Later, I heard tales of judges

and coaches that couldn’t arrive by plane,

Carl Hester being one of them! He had to

fly into LAX and drive to Vegas. He only

just made it in time to coach Charlotte

Dujardin’s warm up. I can understand

why they closed the airport – I got a free

dermabrasion just walking to our lovely

apartment from the lobby. Lots of fun

when you’re wearing contacts, let me

tell you! I flew in with Vicki Macgowan

and Judi Dauterive. The approach and

landing were quite ‘sporting’. I’m not

admitting to being nervous, but we were

all holding hands! There we met other

SEDA members, Lynda and Harold Katz,

Joanna and David Leake, Traci Freeman

and Sheri Kitchens.

The next day we arrived at the Thomas

and Mack Center to watch the warm-ups.

I left my fellow dressage enthusiasts at

the entrance to find their seats, and more

importantly, THE SHOPPING! I went to

the media center to get my credentials.

It was good to see so many of my fellow

photographers from all over the world.

We caught up on all the gossip, then

headed down to find our spots. The riders

were allotted a certain amount of time for

warm-up. Some chose to come in pairs

to combine their ring times, giving them

twice as long, others schooled solo. The

horses had a chance to look around and

loosen up after their arduous journeys.

Most just calmly looked around, not

upset by the closeness of the crowds or

the lights. After the World Cup riders, the

exhibition riders came in to practice, so

we got a preview of the pas de deux and

quadrilles we would see on Friday.

Thursday was the Grand Prix. They

drew for positions and rode in two groups

according to the FEI World Ranking

Standings, The top ranking horses were

in the second set. In the first set there

were some nice surprises, though. I

personally loved Mister X, ridden by

Inessa Merkulova from Russia. An old

campaigner, Painted Black, who was

ridden by Anky Von Grunsven, was also

in that set with his young rider Morgan

Barbancon Mastre from Spain. It was

really quite sweet, the oldest horse and

the youngest rider. America’s newest star,

Laura Graves and Verdades, were also in

the first set.

The second set included Elena Sidney

on Romer Star, Mikala Gundersen and

My Lady (a pair I’ve had the pleasure

of photographing in Wellington) along

with Lars Petersen and Mariett. Steffen

and Legolas, Hans Peter Minderhoud

and Glock’s Flirt, Isabell Werth and El

Sancto NRW, Edward Gal and Glock’s

Undercover, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl

on Unee BB, and the one we all were

waiting to see – Valegro and Charlotte

2015 World Cup in Las VegasBy Marie Cobb, Ree Photographics

M E M B E R R E P O R T

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro at the World Cup in Las Vegas. Photo ©Ree Photographics.

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Horse LaughsQ: What is a young colt’s favorite sport?

A: Stable Tennis.

Q: How does a winning jockey

communicate with his horse?

A: He lays his cards on the stable.

Q: What do you ask a sad horse?

A: “Why the long face?”

Q: What do you call a baby donkey?

A: A burrito!

Q: What did the mare tell her filly after

dinner?

A: Clear the Stable.

Q: What do you call a horse that lives

next door?

A: A neigh-bor!

Q: What kind of horse likes to be ridden

at night?

A: A nightmare!

Q: Where do horses go when they’re sick?

A: The horsepital!

Q: Where do horses shop?

A: Old Neigh-vy!

Q: Why did the horse eat with its mouth

open?

A: Because it had bad stable manners!

Q: What kind of bread does a horse eat?

A: Thoroughbred

Q: What is black and white and eats like a

horse?

A: A zebra.

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Dujardin. What can I say… I love that horse!

Friday was the short day, the exhibitions were thoroughly enjoyable. We got to

see Steffen ride the new mare Rosamunde whom I found to be lovely. Sabine Schut-

Kery rode Sanceo in a freestyle. Then there were the Pas de Deux. Mette Rosencrantz

and Anna Dahlberg were cowboys and Indians. David Blake and Shannon Peters were

Batman and Poison Ivy, Charlotte Bredhal-Baker and Jan Ebeling were Danny and

Sandy from Grease, and last but not least we had Guenter Seidel as Elvis with showgirls

Michele Reilly, Elizabeth Ball, and Sarah Christy. it just wouldn’t be Vegas without Elvis.

The judges had a hard time picking the winners and did so with the assistance of very

enthusiastic audience participation. It was lots of fun and over too soon.

Saturday’s freestyles were wild. The stadium was packed, 10,700 excited fans! WOW!

It was noisy and the rides were electrified. Several of the horses had a little trouble when

they spotted the World Cup on a pedestal in the corner of the arena illuminated by a

very distracting spot light. When Valegro came in, there was absolute silence at first

but the audience couldn’t contain themselves, applauding every extravagant extension

and foot-perfect pirouette. His Grand Prix test was amazing, but the freestyle went

miles beyond. It literally gave me goosebumps! Every foot placed just so, so precise

and powerful and elastic. If there were any imperfections, I certainly couldn’t see them.

He reminds me of a powerful gymnast, all that muscle and grace. He and Charlotte

obviously have a wonderful connection. You barely see her give an aid yet her face is

total concentration. It was poetry. A world record-setter at the top of his game in an

absolutely electric atmosphere. What a moment! Me and my fellow seasoned world

photographers all had a catch in our throats and a tear in our eyes. Charlotte made the

final halt and the crowd went ballistic. Valegro looked up at the audience as if to say

‘What’s all the fuss about? I’m just doing my thing. This is how I roll.’ What a horse!!

I believe there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

David Black and Shannon Peters as Batman and Poison Ivy. Photo ©Ree Photographics.

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Legolas wasn’t his usual self and when the crowd went wild

he spooked, and Steffen had his hands full for a few minutes

keeping him under control. When he exited the arena there was

a drop on blood on his spur and according to the FEI rules he

was eliminated. But being the true horseman and first-class act

he is, he accepted the decision with grace and poise, apologizing

to everyone. He is not a rough rider and truly loves the horses, it

was simply an accident.

We couldn’t go to Vegas and not do some exploring outside

of the arena however. Sheri Kitchens, Judi Dauterive and I

explored every evening. Dining in Paris or Rome, walking about

and admiring the amazing hotels and casinos. I bet we walked

5 miles a night! It’s hard to say which was the most fun. Paris

with the Eiffiel Tower or the Venetian with the Grand Canal.

It is truly a Disney for Adults. But I believe the most amazing

was our ride on the giant High Roller, a 550-foot tall, 520-foot

diameter Ferris wheel on the Strip. It takes 30 minutes to make

one round. We entered just before sunset, the perfect time. We

watched as the sun set over the desert and the strip came to life

with all the glorious lights. I am not one for heights but we were

in an enclosed pod with only 2 other people, so we didn’t feel

claustrophobic and we could walk around and gaze out through

the glass walls. I highly recommend it.

For more on what we experienced at World Cup Las Vegas,

check out fellow photographer Terri Miller’s blog (https://

terrimiller.wordpress.com/2015/04/19/world-cup-dressage-

highs-and-lows). S

Steffen Peters and Legolas. Photo ©Ree Photographics.

Six Facts You Didn’t Know About Rocking HorsesRocking horses are a staple in lots of households, and for good reason. Having a rocking horse is the equivalent to horseback riding for small children without any of the mess, travel or expense. But did you know that your (child’s) favorite toy was invented over 400 years ago? Here are six facts about rocking horses that make them potentially the coolest horse toy out there.

1. They were used for jousting practice. The tilting seat on a rocking horse apparently made for good jousting practice in the middle ages. Children were commonly gifted rocking horses and hobby horses to learn the rules and techniques of jousting before graduating to life-sized horses.

2. You can pick your style. There are two main designs for a rocking horse: the one that moves in tandem with its rockers, and the kind that rocks within its frame. Why is the distinction important, you ask? Not only does it determine the kind of “ride” you have, it can help collectors determine the time period a rocking horse is from (Victorian, vintage, antique, Toys “R” Us, etc.). And depending on the style, they can be pretty expensive.

3. The most expensive rocking horse costs $600,000. Thought to be the most expensive rocking horse on the market to date, this solid 18k gold rocking horse was handmade by Japanese designer Ginza Tanaka and sold for a cool $600,000 in 2012. The buyers? None other than Jay-Z and Beyonce, who appropriated the horse for their daughter Blue Ivy.

4. The largest rocking horse in the world is over 20 feet tall. The Guiness Book of World Records lists a rocking horse built in Yilan, China as the biggest rocking horse on the planet. The structure weighs 4.5 tons, is over 27 feet (8.3 meters) long, and is 10 times the size of a normal rocking horse. And yes, you can ride it.

5. People stashed treasures in their stomachs. Rocking horses used to be made of solid wood but craftsmen switched to a hollow design around the Victorian era. This both made them safer for children, and an ideal place for families to hide heirlooms and treasures. Hint: this could possibly be where Nana put that brooch she’d never let you touch.

6. It was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2004. It’s actually a pretty legit accomplisment for a toy. Toys added to the Hall of Fame are picked by esteemed educators and historians and must have “inspired play and maintained popularity for a sustained period of time.” The rocking horse is one of only 54 toys to make the cut since the Hall’s inception in 1998.

So if your child keeps begging for a pony, point out their rocking horse and assure them that it is the coolest next best thing. Especially if they aspire to be a knight.

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Ann Byerley on Maggie and Isabella Rodwig on Aidan perform a pas de deux at the Junior Classic.

Camille Cambre at the Junior Classic.

Reluctant pony?...at the Junior Classic. Smiles from Team Equi-Best at the Junior Classic.

Kelsey Lassen at the Junior Classic.

thought we would do a good job since

we spend a lot of time together. I was a

little worried that he would spook at the

judge because he is not very trusting of

people he doesn’t know. He just doesn’t

know what to do around strangers. But

I was very happy with him because he

was curious about Ms. Helen George,

the judge – he sniffed her but didn’t

jump away. I think he was trying to

see what she was all about! I was also

proud of him because he stood very

still for her to walk around him for the

inspection. Trotting for her was easy,

too, because he likes to go fast.

My other pony, Libby is very

trusting and laid back, but she can be

a little sassy. Libby is easier to ride than

Charlie because she has “been there

and done that!” I love her canter. It is

so much fun! I was a little bit nervous

about doing the Beginner Novice tests

because I don’t ride Libby as much as

I ride Charlie, but I was pleased with

my rides because Libby took care of me

and did what I asked her to do. I think

I would have gotten a better score if I

had practiced on her more.

I think the show was great because

I got to see all my friends from other

barns. I really like laughing and

teasing with Ms. Lynn Quast because

she always plays with me. I also like

Ms. Kimberley Schultz because she is

always so nice to me. Her daughters,

Sam and Sydney are some of my best

friends. The horse show was also nice

because we had fun at the potluck

lunch. Everyone brought such good

food! I think everyone had a good time

and learned a lot, and I hope that more

kids will come next year.

See you there! S

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Keith Murray says “I can’t stand it. You people are killing me.” Seamus McMillin at the Junior Classic.

Molly Heurtin on Roman at the Junior Classic.

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Eventing StandingsAs of September 15, 2015

RIDER HORSE TESTS POINTS

*SCHOOLING COMBINED TESTS*

PRELIMINARY - OGinny Harrison The Professor 4 28

TRAINING - AA

Ted WhiteLoughnatousa Brown Bear

1 7

TRAINING - OGinny Harrison Graceful 2 14

NOVICE - JRSimone Page Best of Intentions 1 7

Kelsey Lassen Zevi 1 Step Majestic 1 7

NOVICE - AACraig Peterson Sportsfield Ryan 1 7

BEGINNER NOVICE - JRSimone Page Best of Intentions 2 14

Sydney Schultz Double Dutch 2 8

Kelsey Lassen Windsor High 1 7

Hannah Reynolds Zutch 1 7

Lily Miller Godiva 1 5

Isabella RodwigLooking Better in Black

1 3

BEGINNER NOVICE - AACameron Dauterive Rembrandt 2 10

Rebecca Hron Warrior Fortune 1 5

Sally Richards Tabula Rasa 1 4

Ruth Roca Bella the Great 1 3

POLLYWOG - JRHailey Cunningham Jean Lafitte 3 22

Isabella Rodwig Roscommon Aiden 3 12

Ashley Dowdy Snickers Satisfies 2 8

Brodi Sardi Jesse 1 7

Lilah FrankFlying Diamond Anticipation

1 7

Sarah English Vinnie 1 7

Ashley Fugler Chapter 1 1 7

Simone Page Best of Intentions 1 7

Sophie Devine I Can’t Wait 2 6

Blair Campbell La Madeline 1 3

Blair Campbell Joviality 1 1

Ann Byerley CoCo Chanel 1 0

POLLYWOG - AACameron Dauterive PK Mystic Stardust 2 14

Lydia Chadwick Oughtlands 2 12

Rachel Dell Bellagio’s Arabella 2 10

Listette Constantin 101 Wonder 1 4

POLLYWOG - OKalie Beckers Joey 3 21

TADPOLE - JRGrey Cummins Charlie 4 13

Sophie Bell Victoria 1 7

Ann Byerley CoCo Chanel 1 7

Ashley Fugler Chapter 1 1 7

Maddie Mazzetti Lucky Cash 1 5

Samantha Schultz You Stole My Heart 1 4

Eleanor Waag Twizzler 1 2

Morgan Fulgenzi Twizzler 1 0

TADPOLE - AASally Richards Tabula Rasa 1 7

Nicky Anthony Cajun Doc 1 7

RIDER HORSE TESTS POINTS

AMOEBA - JRMaddie Mazzetti Lucky Cash 2 12

Ashley Dowdy Snickers Satisfies 1 7

Sarah Truett Maeve 1 7

Samantha Schultz You Stole My Heart 1 7

Chloe Rabuck Zutch 1 5

Isabella RodwigLooking Better in Black

1 5

AMOEBA - OGinny Harrison The Little Prince 1 7

PRE-AMOEBA - JRSvenya Stoyanoff Maestro 4 26

Ashley Dowdy Snickers Satisfies 1 7

Nicholas Duplessis Luna Tunes 2 9

Maggie TilyouLegacy’s Missing Link

1 5

Sydney Brownlie Jazz It UP 1 5

Isabella RodwigLooking Better in Black

1 4

Ashley Fugler Chapter 1 1 4

PRE-AMOEBA - SRNicky Anthony Cajun Doc 1 7

Terry GaffneyLegacy’s Missing Link

1 7

PARAMECIUM - JRCamille Cambre Sunny 1 7

*SCHOOLING HORSE TRIALS*

TRAINING - AARebecca Smedley Bella Octavia 1 7

NOVICE - OLynn Quast Worth the Wait 1 7

Elizabeth SimmonsAbbeyliex Maid of Diamonds

1 5

BEGINNER NOVICE - JRSimone Page Best of Intentions 1 0

BEGINNER NOVICE - AAMegan Fraser Butter Cream 1 7

Lesley Johnson 101 Wonder 1 5

Hannah Reynolds Zutch 1 4

Rebecca Hron Warrior Fortune 1 3

GREEN AS GRASS - JR

Lilah FrankFlying Diamond Anticipation

1 5

Sydney Schultz Double Dutch 1 5

Brodi Sardi Jesse 1 4

Isabella Rodwig Roscommon Aiden 1 0

GREEN AS GRASS - AALydia Chadwick Outghtlands 1 7

Julie Stagg Best Kept Secret 1 5

STARTER - JRAshley Dowdy Snickers Satisfies 1 7

Ashley Fugler Chapter 1 1 5

Samantha Schultz You Stole My Heart 1 0

Sophie Bell Victoria 1 0

*RECOGNIZED EVENTING*

PRELIMINARY - OGinny Harrison The Professor 4 23

TRAINING - OGinny Harrison Graceful 4 41

NOVICE - AARebecca Smedley Bella Octavia 2 16

RIDER HORSE TESTS POINTS

NOVICE - OLynn Quast Worth the Wait 2 18

BEGINNER NOVICE - JRSimone Page Best of Intentions 2 0

BEGINNER NOVICE - AALesley Johnson 101 Wonder 2 16

Danielle Aymond Come Fly With Me 1 5

Morgan Vaughn Tap N Krackle 2 3

*EVENTING DERBY*

TRAINING - AARebecca Smedley Bella Octavia 2 14

NOVICE - AADanielle Aymond Come Fly With Me 1 0

Andrew Michael Dillion 1 0

NOVICE - OLynn Quast Worth the Wait 1 7

BEGINNER NOVICE - JRLily Miller Godiva 2 12

Simone Page Best of Intentions 1 7

Ashley Manning Astro 1 0

Maggie Mills Bailey 1 0

BEGINNER NOVICE - AARebecca Hron Warrior Fortune 1 7

Lesley Johnson 101 Wonder 1 7

Ruth Roca Bella the Great 1 0

BEGINNER NOVICE - ONicole Worley Chance 1 7

POLLYWOG - JRHeinrich Stoetzel Kelly’s RX 2 12

Simone Page Best of Intentions 1 7

Ashley Dowdy Snickers Satisfies 1 7

Heinrich Stoetzel Major Red 1 5

Ashley Fugler Chapter 1 1 4

Sydney Schultz Double Dutch 1 3

POLLYWOG - AARebecca Hron Warrior Fortune 1 7

Morgan Vaughn Tap N Krackle 1 4

Allison Rhinehart A Hot Asset 1 3

TADPOLE - JRSamantha Schultz You Stole My Heart 1 7

Brooke Pertuit O’Malley 1 5

TADPOLE - AAHilda Drennan Piper Heidsieck 1 7

Natalie Forst Classic City Slew 1 7

TADPOLE - OLynn Quast Tabula Rasa 1 7

AMOEBA - JRMichaela Lavigne Hobbs 1 7

Maddie Mazzetti Lucky Cash 1 5

Brooke Pertuit O’Malley 1 5

AMOEBA - AABrenda Yawn Hobbs 2 14

Allison Rinehart Vera 1 5

PRE-AMOEBA - JRSydney Brownlie Jazz It Up 2 14

Nicholas Duplessis Luna Tunes 3 12

Seamus McMillin Frosty 1 5

Seamus McMillin Tesoro 1 4

Barbara Elmore Victoria 1 4

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+ SEDA Eventing Award Chair:Kristen Dowdy 1300 Albert Street Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 966-4770 kristen_dowdy@yahoo.com

How do members participate in the SEDA Awards Program?

B Eventing scores must be mailed to the Eventing Chair within 14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. Use the form on page 26 to submit your scores.

C Check your standings and on the web site and with each issue. Report any discrepancies to the appropriate chair.

www.sedariders.org

“Our greatest glory is not in

never falling, but in rising

every time we fall.”–Confucious

Schooling Dressage StandingsAs of September 18, 2015

RIDER HORSE TESTS SCOREINTRODUCTORY LEVEL - AANicole Landreneau Lanqenstein 1 68.125Lauren Gibbs Reddy to Play 1 67.000Kathy Crighton Chad 2 63.751Terry Gaffney Legacy’s Missing Link 1 62.500Terry Gaffney Joey 1 61.880Kathy Crighton Lavalais 2 60.157Alex Restrepo Dancer 1 59.250

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - JR/YRChristina DeRoches Jazz PV 1 69.000Sarah English Vinnie 2 68.595Lauren Knoerr Chanel 1 66.250Maggie Tilyou Oliver Twist 2 64.500Ashley Dowdy Snickers Satisfies 2 63.125Svenya Stoyanoff Maestro 3 62.687Gracie Sightler Nilla Wafer 6 62.552Laurel Bobrowski Nilla Wafer 1 61.875Brooklyn Hoth Buttercream 2 61.500Maggie Tilyou Legacy’s Missing Link 2 60.938Barbara Elmore Victoria 1 60.930Olivia Cambre Little Louie 3 60.211Christina DeRoches Riders Up 1 60.000Christina DeRoches Dappel Down (Beso) 3 59.727Isabella Rodwig Roscommon Aiden 5 59.313Barbara Elmore Starlight Express 3 58.021Maddie Mazetti Lucky Cash 2 57.970Sarah Truett As You Wish 1 57.190Camille Cambre Sunny 3 56.668

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - OCindy Morgan Jazz PV 2 68.125

PRIX CAPRILLI INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - JR/YRSarah Truett As You Wish 1 49.770

TRAINING LEVEL - AAChrissy West Cady O’Daly Endymion 1 71.600Carmen Hall Will Triumph 2 64.600Sally Richards Tabula Rasa 1 64.545Constance Henry Red Hot Investment 1 64.000Kimberly Schultz Magnus MBF 2 62.470Alex Restrepo Traveler 1 61.667Nicole Landreneau Lanqenstein 3 61.226Kittye Rouse Exeter 1 60.682Roberta Maestri Piper Heidsick 3 57.921Maria Casada Anders

Taking Silence As His Music 5 56.894

TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YRKalie Beckers My T Mahogany 2 66.275Sarah English Lavalais 2 65.379Ann Byerley Lavalais 3 64.790Christina Deroches Stormin’ Eddie 5 64.348Lauren Knoerr Chanel 7 63.512Kalie Beckers Beau Rivage 2 62.105Abby Covington Butter Cream 2 61.504Simone Page Best of Intentions 2 61.250Lilah Frank Jitterbug 9 57.895Hailey Cunningham Jean Lafitte 2 57.061

TRAINING LEVEL - OJessica Simons Loughnatousa Brown Bear 3 65.505Ashley Murray La Madeline 2 62.900

FIRST LEVEL - AAChrissy West Cady O’Daly Endymion 1 64.655Elaine Harmon Roslyn KB 5 64.243Constance Henry Red Hot Investment 1 63.966Kittye Rouse Exeter 1 61.111

RIDER HORSE TESTS SCOREFIRST LEVEL - JR/YRKalie Beckers My T Mahogany 2 71.142Kalie Beckers Tia Tejano 2 69.136Emma Beckers Madoc Mari 2 64.788

FIRST LEVEL - OMegan Hamilton Technicolor 1 70.161Lynn Quast Worth the Wait 1 63.382

SECOND LEVEL - JR/YRKalie Beckers Alada Strike 2 66.485Kalie Beckers Fortoula 2 64.642

SECOND LEVEL - OMegan Hamilton Technicolor 1 68.571Ginny Harrison Graceful 1 64.545

THIRD LEVEL - AABonnie Ferrell Amaretto 2 60.321

FOURTH LEVEL - AALouise White Cayenne 1 57.162

USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - AARebecca Hron Warrior Fortune 2 67.434Lydia Chadwick Oughtlands 2 66.125Ruth Roca Bella the Great 4 62.674

USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - JR/YRKalie Beckers Joey 1 72.102Ashley Dowdy Snickers Satisfies 1 61.570Grey Cummins Lil Bit O Color 4 55.264Ashley Fugler Chapter 1 1 53.158

USEA NOVICE - JR/YRSimone Page Best of Intentions 1 66.080

USEA TRAINING - AARebecca Smedley Bella Octavia 2 67.425Craig Peterson Matinee Idol 2 65.715

USEA INTERMEDIATE - OGinny Harrison The Professor 1 62.040

USEA PRELIMINARY - OGinny Harrison Graceful 1 69.090

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At the last SEDA Board meeting, the

Board discussed some important

changes which will be made affecting the

2016 membership year. These changes

will take place beginning December 1,

2015. Be sure to read these changes in

their entirety and direct any questions to

the SEDA Board.

Volunteer HoursFor 2015 we experimented with not

requiring members to have volunteer

hours. This did not work well. We sincerely

appreciate the countless hours many of

you put in, and your response to our calls.

However, it was extremely difficult to

get people to volunteer for the shows we

offer and those we support. Shows simply

cannot happen without manpower. In

lieu of that fact, we are reinstating the

volunteer hours requirement – with some

important changes. Beginning with the

2016 membership year, ALL members age 9 and over will be required to

volunteer a minimum of four (4) hours

to be eligible for Year End Awards. There will NOT be an option to submit a payment in lieu of hours volunteered. Members will be allowed to coordinate

someone else to fill their requirement,

but show management MUST be made

aware of this at the time the volunteer

hours are worked. Show management

will be responsible for submitting the

hours to the SEDA Membership Director

for recording. A form will be provided

to them for this purpose. Members will

be expected to check the status of their

volunteer hours on the SEDA website.

In addition to the Competing and Non-

Competing Volunteer of the Year Awards,

we will also be adding a Youth Volunteer

of the Year award. We do appreciate

every hour our volunteers put in, none

of this would happen without you!! We

are working on some other volunteer

incentives to help you feel more valued,

but need some input on what would be

meaningful to you. Please contact the

Board with suggestions!

Show YearFor 2015 we had adjusted our show

year to coincide with the changes made

to the USDF show season, due to the

changes necessary to accommodate the

National Dressage Finals and the moving

of the Region 9 Championship’s date.

This made sense at the time we made

this change. Since then, however, the

USEA has changed the region that SEDA

is now a part of – we are now Area V.

Because of this change and the dates of

the championships for Area V, it makes

more sense to have our membership year

AND our show year return to the date of

December 1 – November 30. How will

this affect SEDA? Any show scores earned

and submitted after October 1, 2015 will

be counted for the 2016 show season.

Juggling the different organizations can

get complicated, so we hope that this will

make things easier for everyone with just

one set of dates to remember.

Junior Age DeclarationBecause we are both an Eventing

and Dressage club, we have three sets of

rules we are dealing with: USDF, USEF,

and USEA. Hence, there has been some

confusion regarding the age declaration

for Junior riders.

For SEDA, beginning in 2016, for

dressage competition, per USDF rules, a

rider is considered a Junior/Young Rider

until the end of the calendar year in which

they reach the age of 21.

For eventing, per USEA rules, a rider

is considered a Junior until the end of the

calendar year in which they reach the age

of 18 – for the Beginner Novice, Novice,

and Training levels. Our Year End Awards

will be based upon these designations.

When entering a competition, please

ensure that you are indicating the correct

designation so your scores are submitted

to the proper category. Please also ensure

that your membership form has the

correct information. S

Important Updates for 2016I M P O R TA N T M E M B E R I N F O R M AT I O N

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• Halter – AOB Geldings: 2nd

place Christian Maloney

• Halter – AoB Mares: 2nd

place Isabella Rodwig; 10th

place Christian Maloney

Southern Regional show results

• Quiz Bowl: 9th place Sarah

English, Ann Byerley, Isabella

Rodwig, and Noah Roheim

• Individual Demonstration: 2nd place Sarah English

• Dressage Training Level: 7th place Sarah English

• Dressage First Level: 3rd

place Sarah English SState 4-H Show: Sarah English, Isabella Rodwig, Grey Cummins, Ann Byerley, and Christian Maloney.

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+ SEDA Schooling Dressage Award Chair:Lydia Chadwick 22554 Timber Ridge Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70726 (478) 550-5345 lydia.chadwick@live.com

How do members participate in the SEDA Awards Program?

B Make copies of the front of your dressage test results making sure score, date, and judge’s name are legible.

C Mail copies to the Schooling Dressage Chair no later than 14 days after the last day of the weekend on which the show in question was held. Include a valid e-mail address.

D Check your standings on the web site and with each issue. Report any discrepancies to the appropriate chair.

www.sedariders.org

pSEDA Prix Caprilli & Doodlebug TestsPrix Caprilli tests for Intro Level, Training Level and First Level are available for download on our website, as well as a Doodle Bug test for our leadline graduates: it’s a walk (trot optional) test designed to build confidence in our youngest riders.

Present: Lynn Quast, Elaine Harmon, Leslie

Morris, Nicole Landreneau, Janel Martin, Leyla

Nicholls, Elizabeth Simmons, Lisette Constantin,

Morgan Draper Vaughn.

Dressage UpdateDressage Show Committee has been formed

for Le Bon Temps. Committee members: Vicky

Busch, Regina Milliken, Jamie Borowka, Leslie

Morris, Leyla Nichols, Carmen Hall, Deanna

Myers, Laura Freeman.

Vicky Busch and Carmen Hall will be

volunteer coordinators for Le Bon Temps.

Le Bon Temps has been approved as a Level

III show. There will be no breed show. Dates are

May 28-29, 2016. Judges are Adrienne Pot and

Maryal Barnett.

There will be an award at Le Bon Temps

given to the highest scoring Pony Clubber.

The SEDA Award will be given at Year End

Awards to a competitor who participates in

Fleur de Leap and Le Bon Temps.

Freestyle Clinic – Leslie is looking into

getting Cynthia Collins for a clinic.

If there is a schooling dressage show, we

could possibly include Western Dressage and/

or have a Western Dressage demo.

Fleur de LeapAll is going well at Lagniappe. John Wells

came down to help with the course.

There is a limit of 60 entries and we have

28 so far.

We lost a sponsor for the competitor party

but looking for a new one.

ShowsFleur de Leap Schooling Show dates will be

December 12-13, 2015 at Lagniappe. There will

be dressage only, CT, & HT.

November Schooling show will be Dressage

only at Amen Corner November 7, 2015.

2016 Eventing Derby dates: January 16,

March 19, and May 14.

Fleur de Leap Recognized HT date is October

1-2, 2016.

Junior Age ClassificationDiscussion about the age of Junior Rider

classification because there is a difference for

dressage and eventing.

USEA - Jr until 18 years of age. USDF – Jr

until 21 years of age. Morgan will get age rules

to Nicole to publish on SEDA website.

SEDA Show/Membership Year ChangeDiscussion about the award year vs

membership year (USDF vs USEA vs SEDA).

USDF and SEDA are currently the same

October 1st-September 30th. We are however,

now classified as Area V for USEA. For 2016

the competition year will be December 1st–

November 30th. All voted in favor.

Volunteer HoursApathy abounds! There was a motion to

return to required hours. The Board discussed

requiring 4 hours from everyone 9 years of

age and older. Hours can be exchangeable

but members may not pay for hours. Motion

passed with a unanimous vote.

The change will take effect December 1,

2016. Will be posted on SEDA website prior to

show and show manager will turn in hours to

Leyla.

FinancialsTreasurer’s Report – Le Bon Temps lost

money this year. Janel to get final numbers to

Leslie.

Newsletter ReportThe photo Clinic with Marie Cobb went

very well. We will assess interest in a phase two.

Newsletter needs articles from the Junior Show

and 4H kids. S

Board Meeting MinutesBy Lisette Constantin, SEDA Secretary Meeting August 24, 2015 • La Carreta’s in Covington, LA

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+ SEDA Recognized Dressage Award Chair:Sally Richards 75171 Old Military Rd. Covington, LA 70435 (985) 809-7391 gridweek@bellsouth.net

How do members participate in the SEDA Awards Program?

B For recognized dressage, the scores in the USDF database will be used to determine standings for SEDA. Standings will not be posted before the end of the year. Please contact the awards chair if you DO NOT wish to be included in the SEDA year end awards for recognized dressage.

C Read the SEDA Awards Program guidelines for full details on the scoring and standing process.

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pClub Financial StatementsJust a reminder to everyone that SEDA’s financial statements are available to any member interested in seeing them. We do not publish them in order to protect the club’s privacy, but as a member, you are entitled to review them. Please call or email the Treasurer for a current statement.

F-stop, shutter speed, ISO: what do these

have to do with taking pictures? I thought

all you had to do was point and shoot. That

changed after a clinic with Marie Cobb, master

photographer, at Equi-Best Equestrian Center

in mid-August.

I’ve always been one to be behind the

camera. For years, I had a simple point-and-

shoot digital camera. But last year, I decided to

invest in a good camera with interchangeable

lenses. I settled on a Sony mirrorless DSLR

because it had great reviews and was small

enough to fit in my backpack while traveling.

I lived in auto mode with my DSLR until

this winter, when I experimented with manual

mode. I figured the grand prix classes at the

Gulf Coast Winter Classics were the perfect test

bed. Those pictures proved that I didn’t know

what I was doing. So I put my camera back in

auto mode for a trip to Belize in early March

(except for a few select instances).

When I saw that Marie Cobb was doing

another photography clinic, I jumped at

the chance. I knew I would learn how the

different camera settings would affect my

pictures. The morning focused on learning our

cameras, what the settings mean, and other

photography tips, such as composition, time of

day, and proper exposure.

Our afternoon was filled with willing

models. Everything from dressage, to jumping,

and at liberty in varying light conditions gave

us a huge amount of experience packed into

a short time period. We spent our late lunch

break reviewing our pictures before going out

to shoot more.

My next goal is to learn how to adjust my

pictures after they are taken. It was a great

opportunity to learn what makes a great

picture. Many thanks to

Marie Cobb for sharing her

knowledge! S

Editor’s note: Many thanks

to Dawn for her report. It

was a fun clinic and a great

opportunity for all seven intrepid

photographers who attended.

Many thanks to Equi-Best for

hosting and providing models.

See more photos from the clinic

on page 17 of this newsletter.

Adventures in PhotographyBy Dawn Petraitis, SEDA Amateur Rider

M E M B E R R E P O R T

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Sydney Schultz modeling for the photo clinic at Equi-Best.

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Le Bon TempsEntry numbers are very low, only 15 so far

this year. Not sure of why, it may be graduation

season or something else.

A printer/copier is needed for club; two

boxes of gloves; staple gun; clip boards, radios

(all in the SEDA box).

Janel will get measuring stick for whips.

Nicole will print bit sheets.

EMT is scheduled.

Volunteer numbers are very low. Need some

incentives such as a drawing for Starbucks gift

cards.

NewsletterBleeps will be sent out once a week, reduced

from twice a week.

Newsletter publication needs to be reduced.

Beginning immediately, it will go to three

times per year from six times per year (Jan/

Feb, June/July, Sept/Oct).

Vicky will help respond to people and

comments from the membership survey.

MiscellaneousWe need to have a schooling horse trials to

accommodate those who won’t be competing

in the recognized horse trials. Looking at

October Fleur de Leap Schooling Show (HT &

CT) dates at Lagniappe? There may be conflict

with the Ginger Black Show at Serenity so we

have to investigate.

There will also be a September 5 and

November 2015 schooling dressage show at

Amen Corner.

We need an awning for judge’s box –

Elizabeth knows someone to do it.

Junior ShowWill be a combined test and schooling

dressage. May add more jumping events. Need

Secretary for show.

Membership155 total members. We need to develop

some volunteer incentives. We also need a

Volunteer Coordinator.

Ride-A-Test Clinic with Scoring and Scribe Clinic

We have recently lost a lot of scribes. The

Board is in agreement for Leslie to look for a

judge. Possibly Marilyn Kulifay?

Fleur de Leap PreparationsWe need red/white flags. Some jumps need

to be built. A walk-through will be done with

Jeff. Morgan is the show Secretary. We need

someone to manage and organize and if this is

going to be Morgan we need to pay her for her

time. We can negotiate fee with her.

ElectionsAt end of the year. We need to have a

ballot put together. Need to have volunteer

coordinator position added to ballot.

Membership ConflictThere is a membership issue with

Catherine Insley’s students and the Eventing

Derby. Memberships were received late. After

much discussion, the Board voted to accept

their qualifications for Eventing Derby. (4 in

favor, 2 opposed).

Scholarship entriesBoth entries for the junior scholarship were

received late. There was discussion if we should

accept the late entries or not. The Board voted

5 in favor 2 opposed.

Treasurer’s ReportSEDA is financially sound. There was a

unanimous vote to accept Treasurer’s Report

as presented. S

Board Meeting MinutesBy Lisette Constantin, SEDA Secretary Meeting May 4, 2015 • Bravo’s in Metairie, LA

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Nominations Open for 2015 USEA Appreciation Awards

Nominations are now open for the

USEA Appreciation Awards. This is an

opportunity for the sport to recognize

those horses and riders who excelled in

Eventing throughout the year. It is also an

opportunity to recognize and honor the

very important people who have served

the sport tirelessly both in a non-riding

capacity and riding capacity during their

golden years.

While it is simple matter of tabulating

points earned in a competition to arrive

at horse and rider awards, it is a very

different proposition when it comes

to the non-rider awards; these awards

require nominations from our members.

The Appreciation Awards Committee

is currently accepting nominations for

the awards listed here. If you know

someone who is deserving of one of these

awards, please submit your nominations

for consideration to:

Cathy Forsberg, Chairman of the

USEA Appreciation Awards Committee

c/o USEA Attn: Sharon Gallagher

Email: sharon@useventing.com

Fax: (703) 779-0550.

Deadline for nominations: Friday,

October 9, 2015

The U.S. Eventing Awards Ceremony

will be held at the USEA Annual Meeting

and Convention in

Washington, D.C. on

December 4th.

APPRECIATION

AWARDS

CATEGORIES:

COURTNEY C. REEVES

MEMORIAL TROPHY: Awarded to

the young individual who exemplifies

sportsmanship, the spirit of the sport,

and who gives back to the sport.

GROOM AWARD: The purpose

of the award is to recognize the vital

role played by the groom who works

countless hours behind-the-scenes to

make sure their charges are healthy,

happy, and poised for success.

IRONMASTER TROPHY: Awarded

to the individual that exemplifies

fortitude and courage. Open to anyone

associated with the sport as a volunteer,

spectator, official, trainer, competitor,

groom, or groundskeeper.

VINTAGE CUP: Awarded to

members 60-years of age and over who

are competing at any level in recognized

USEA competitions and who show good

sportsmanship.

NOMINATION FOR

CONSIDERATION IS TO INCLUDE:

Name of award, name of nominee,

address of nominee, USEA area,

age (if applicable) and, reason for

the nomination. The reason for the

nomination should include a short, but

detailed biography of your nominee,

clearly describing the attributes that pay

tribute to the criteria of the award up for

consideration. If your nominee is selected

a photo will also be required. To make

this experience exciting for both the

recipients and attendees of the Awards

Dinner, the names selected will be kept

a secret until the award is presented.

Although it may not be an easy task,

we ask those making the nomination to

ensure that the candidate is able to attend

the Awards Dinner. S

The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage Reaches $800,000 Goal

In the spring of 2014, Margaret H.

Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation

launched The Jonathan Wentz Memorial

Challenge for High Performance Para

Dressage to help raise $800,000 for

the discipline. Through the challenge,

Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation

each pledged up to $200,000, matching

dollar for dollar, gift commitments of

$4,000 and above. This month the goal

was reached, providing the Para Dressage

High Performance program with critical

funding.

“I am very excited that we have

reached the goal,” expressed Duprey. “It

is a wonderful boost for the Para Dressage

discipline and will hopefully provide

more awareness for the sport in the

United States. The USET Foundation did

a great job spreading the word about the

need for funding through the campaign

and social media, which will help the

riders prepare for Rio and representing

the USA.”

The purpose of the Challenge was to

establish a base of funding for each of the

next four years, which will provide for

a High Performance program that will

include training sessions, coaching and

international competition opportunities

leading up to and including the 2016

Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The financial need for Para Dressage

athletes at the High Performance

international level can be quite

significant. Unlike in most countries,

the United States Equestrian Teams do

not receive any government subsidies.

The main source of funds for athletes to

participate in international competition

U S D F / T D F / U S E A / U S E F N E W S

Newsworthy

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comes through the USET Foundation from

individuals and foundations whose interest

in and commitment to equestrian sport

motivates them to make generous charitable

contributions.

In addition to shipping horses to Europe

and making sure that the correct support staff

is in place, such as veterinarians and farriers,

additional support staff is also needed for

the riders so they are able to function at the

highest level, both physically and emotionally,

during competitions.

While traveling, especially overseas,

wheelchair accessibility can be limited, and

a rider benefits from having a personal care

assistant to help them to not only move

through low accessibility areas but also to

monitor their physical well-being. Other

supplementary support staff may include a

person who is physically capable of helping a

rider to mount their horse before competition

and a physical therapist to work the rider’s

muscles.

USET Foundation Executive Director

Bonnie B. Jenkins stated, “The Para Dressage

High Performance program is growing each

year, as are the number of riders who aspire

to represent the United States at World

Championships and the Paralympic Games.

We are most grateful and appreciative

to Margaret (Duprey) and The Barnfield

Foundation for leading this effort, and to

all the donors who made gift commitments

allowing us to reach the goal.”

The funds raised by The Jonathan Wentz

Memorial Challenge for High Performance

Para Dressage will give riders the opportunity

to achieve competitive excellence in

international competition and help them to

bring home medals in 2016!

The United States

Equestrian Team

Foundation (www.uset.

org) is the non-profit

organization that supports

the competition, training, coaching, travel

and educational needs of America’s elite and

developing international, high-performance

horses and athletes in partnership with the

United States Equestrian Federation.

For more information on the USET

Foundation, please call (908) 234-1251, or visit

USET ONLINE at www.uset.org. S

USDF Announces New Youth Recognition Program

The United States Dressage Federation

is pleased to announce the new USDF Youth

Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program,

which will take effect on July 1, 2015. This

program will recognize the accomplishments

of youth dressage riders in not only dressage,

but also in academics, volunteerism, and

equestrian education. Students who are

currently enrolled in grades six to twelve of a

middle/high school or home school program,

and are current USDF Group or Participating

Members, are eligible to enroll. The program

year runs July 1 through June 30, and pins

can be earned in each year of enrollment. In

order to earn the recognition pin, participants

will be required to submit two dressage scores

of 60 percent or higher at any level, maintain

a 2.5 GPA, record 16 hours of equine related

education, and complete 20 volunteer hours

each year.

USDF Youth Programs Committee Chair

Roz Kinstler explained, “With more and

more youth participating in dressage at all

levels, we think it’s important to acknowledge

their dedication to the sport. This award is

designed to recognize these riders regardless

of their level of expertise, and reward them

for their efforts both with their involvement

in dressage and in their community.”

For more information about this or

other youth programs and offerings, visit the

USDF website at www.usdf.org, e-mail youth@

usdf.org, or contact us by phone at (859) 971-

2277. S

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who sent in material for

this issue. Keep it

coming!

NextDeadline

for Off Course is January

15

Get Published!Send your photo

or article submissions to the editor at newsletter@

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EVENTING RESULTS FORM

* Mail results to: Kristen Dowdy, 1300 Albert St, Mandeville, LA 70448 within 14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. Use one form per

horse/rider combination. Thank you!

RIDER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) HORSE’S SHOW NAME

ADDRESS

CIT Y STATE ZIP

PHONE (INDICATE DAY OR EVENING) E-MAIL

EVENT NAME (INDICATE HT,CT, OR OTHER) DATE(S)

DIVISION NO. OF HORSES IN DIVISION PL ACEMENT IN DIVISION

I am a: o Senior o Junior o Open This Show is Recognized by: o USEA o SEDAPenalty Points: o Dressage________ o Stadium________ o Cross Country________ o Time Penalty________ o Total ________

EVENT SECRETARY/MANAGER NAME SIGNATURE DATE

EVENT MANAGER’S NAME SIGNATURE DATE

SEDA Award Points For the Awards ChairPlacement_________Completed____________Clean Cross Country________Total_________o Added to YTD totalso Sent to USEA Area III or IV

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Nicole Landreneau aboard Lanqenstein at Amen Corner Farm.

Leyla Nichols and Angel at Amen Corner Farm.

Craig Peterson at Amen Corner Farm.

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BOARDING AVAILABLE

Boarding Available at Oak Hill Ranch. Pasture Board $300 month. Limited Stall Boarding available at $600 month. Call (985) 796-3650 for further details.

Full board available at Amen Corner Farm. Your trainer welcome to come and teach you. Limited stalls available. Call Rene for further details. (504) 669 8669.

www.farawayfarm.homestead.com Boarding $375, individual outdoor stalls in private pastures. Full use of barn amenities, regulation large dressage ring, owners on premises, Covington/Folsom area. Bonnie (985) 796-5413.

FEED/HAY

HAY FOR SALE. Coastal Bermuda Miller-Tarver & Sam Tarver (985) 502-0955

HORSES

2007 OTTB Gelding For Sale. Sweet Baby James “Jimmy”. Foaled Feb. 15,2007 N.J. Bay, big bodied, 16.1 Gelding. OTTB, Retired sound, I have know this horse from birth. Very athletic! Son of 1996 Preakness winner, Louis Quatorize. Price: $4500.00 Reason for sale, I don’t have time for him. He needs his own person and a steady job! For more information contact: Catherine Insley 985-788-0188

2009 paint gelding for sale. Asking $2,000. Youtube: “Miro Learning How to Jump”. 14.3 hands. Western, English, trail, dressage, jumping. No vices. 504-616-1079 / 504-616-5003

2003 OTTB Gelding For Sale. Kellys RX Foaled Mar. 23,2003 FL OTTB Dk Bay Gelding 16 H. Kelly loves horse shows! Be it Horse Trials, Hunters or Jumpers! He has competed and won in all three disciplines. Price: $8000.00 For more information contact: Catherine Insley 985-788-0188

HELP NEEDED

GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship. Volunteers and Used Riding Equipment & Apparel Needed by GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship in Baton Rouge. Please contact Shelley Rose at Info@GaitWay.org or 225-766-1614

TACK

Pair of ladies Petrie Dressage 3000 boots, size 9, only worn in two shows. $250.00. Contact Chris Anderson at 985-264-6240.

County Perfection Dressage Saddle. Medium Tree – 17.5″ Seat Like New. $4,000 – Contact Elaine at 504-952-9524

16” close contact Crosby Collegiate jumping saddle, excellent condition. $300 obo. Call Chris at (251) 342-8197 or e-mail clschlecht@zebra.net for additional information.

2 Miller Klimke dressage saddles for sale. 17 seat med tree and 18 seat med tree. Excellent condition. $850 each. Contact 601-899-2556.

TRAILERS

2004 Brenderup Baron TC horse trailer for sale. 2-horse straight load with a ramp, excellent condition. $10,000. Call or email Mary Alice at 337-278-7574 or redskyranch622@yahoo.com

CLASSIFIEDSPlease send your ads to: Ruth Roca

(504) 905-5009 or rroca1@gmail.com

Trainer Directory

Vicky BuschDressage(985) 796-3317 vickydbusch@gmail.com

Anne HornbeakDressage (985) 630-1073 annehornbeak@gmail.com

Catherine (Cathy) InsleyHunter/Jumper Dressage(985) 788-0188 lagniappeequestriancenter.com

Leslie MorrisDressage • Hunter/Jumper(504) 833-7923 (504) 858-5944 leslielm57@yahoo.com stirlingfarm.com

Lynn QuastDressage • Eventing(985) 893-4500 (504) 905-3690 lquast4184@aol.com

Katie TharpDressage(985) 377-4958 katie.e.tharp@gmail.com KTEDressage.com

Equine Facility DirectoryBusch Sporthorses LLC79418 Mathies RdFolsom, LA 70437Vicky Busch(985) 796-3317vickydbusch@gmail.comwww.buschsporthorse.com

Equi-Best Equestrian Center82136 Hwy 437Covington, LA 70435Lynn Quast(985) 893-4500 (504) 905-3690 lquast4184@aol.com www.equibest.com

Lagniappe Equestrian Center13349 Verger RdP.O. Box 839Folsom, LA 70437(985) 796-9134lagniappefarm@bellsouth.netlagniappeequestriancenter.com Runnymede Farm81475 Chenel RoadFolsom, LA 70437(985) 377-4958Katie Tharp katie.e.tharp@gmail.com KTEDressage.com To have your facility or services

included in this directory, please see the application and

additional information on the SEDA web site (www.sedariders.org).

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Looking cool in extreme heat at Amen Corner Farm. Leadline champions at Amen Corner Farm.

Buy it. Sell it.

In the Classifieds!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT | Lynn Quast 504-905-3690 • president@sedariders.org

VICE PRESIDENT | Elaine Harmon 504-469-9652 • vicepres@sedariders.org

SECRETARY | Lisette Constantin 504-452-3025 • secretary@sedariders.org

TREASURER | Janel Martin 985-290-6821 • treasurer@sedariders.org

DRESSAGE DIRECTOR | Leslie Morris 504-833-7923 • dressage@sedariders.org

EVENTING DIRECTOR | Lynn Quast 504-905-3690 • president@sedariders.org

JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER DIRECTOR | Elizabeth Simmons 985-705-2833 • eventing@sedariders.org

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR | Leyla Nichols 404-281-2332 • membership@sedariders.org

PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR | Nicole Landreneau 985-725-1137 • newsletter@sedariders.org

COMMITTEES

AWARD CHAIR - ANNUAL | Leslie Morris 504-833-7923 • dressage@sedariders.org

AWARD CHAIR - EVENTING | Kristen Dowdy 985-966-4770 • kristen_dowdy@yahoo.com

AWARD CHAIR - RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE Sally Richards • 985-809-7391 • gridweek@bellsouth.net

AWARD CHAIR - SCHOOLING DRESSAGE Lydia Chadwick • 478-550-5345 lydia.chadwick@live.com

FLEUR DE LEAP 2015 CHAIR | Morgan Vaughn 504-512-0124 • mvrunner79@gmail.com

LE BON TEMPS 2016 CHAIR | Leslie Morris 504-833-7923 • dressage@sedariders.org

NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Board Members

OFF COURSE ADVERTISING | Ruth Roca 504-905-5009 • rroca1@gmail.com

OFF COURSE CALENDAR | Gerlinde Beckers 985-878-0210 • g_beckers@yahoo.com

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR | Elaine Harmon 504-469-9652 • secretary@sedariders.org

WEB SITE CHAIR | Nicole Landreneau 985-725-1137 • newsletter@sedariders.org

S E D A O F F I C E R S & C H A I R S

Established in 1975, the Southern

Eventing and Dressage Association is

a non-profit, educational organization

founded to foster an interest in, and

a understanding of, the equestrian

sports of Dressage and Eventing.

The Southern Eventing & Dressage

Association is governed by the United

States Equestrian Federation. We

are also a Region 9 Group Member

Organization of the United States

Dressage Federation and an Area V

Affiliate of the United States Eventing

Association.

Stay Connected to SEDA!Make sure you are

on our e-mail list for weekly news “Bleeps”

Check the SEDA website regularly www.sedariders.org

Follow us on Facebook for the latest news and updates!

Please send calendar items to Gerlinde Beckers at (985) 606-0033 or g_beckers@yahoo.com. SEDA events are in BOLD CAPS. Dates subject to change.

OCTOBER 2015

8-10 USDF Region 9 Championships‡ Katy, TX

10-11 Pine Top HT‡ Thomson, GA

10 American Warmblood Society Seminar and Inspection Kempner, TX

15 Declaration of intent to run for a SEDA Board position due

21-22 Turkey Trot Dressage Show‡ Hernando, MS

24 Anne Gribbons Clinic Cypress, TX

24-25 Holly Hill Fall Horse Trials‡ Benton, LA

24-25 Yellow Rose Dressage I & II‡ Tyler, TX

24-25 Chattahoochee Hills HT‡ Fairburn, GA

NOVEMBER 2015

1 SEDA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

5-8 US Dressage Finals ‡ Lexington, KY

6-7 Texas Rose Horse Trials‡ Tyler, TX

7 Amen Corner Farm Schooling Dressage Show‡ ‡ Folsom, LA

7-8 Poplar Place November HT‡ Hamilton, GA

14-15 Ocala Horse Properties Fall Event‡ Ocala, FL

21-22 Jim Wofford Clinic Lagniappe Equestrian Center Folsom, LA

21-22 Heather Blitz Clinic Kerrville, TX

28-29 Pine Top Thanksgiving HT‡ Thomson, GA

30 Last day of 2015 membership year – be sure to renew!

DECEMBER 2015

1 Beginning of 2016 membership year and show season

2-5 USDF Convention Las Vegas, NV

2-6 USEA Convention Washington, DC

5 Jan Ebeling Clinic Cypress, TX

12-13 SEDA CHRISTMAS SHOW ‡ ‡ Lagniappe Equestrian Center

15 All scores and standings are final as posted. No changes after this date.

JANUARY 2016

9-10 Boyd Martin Clinic Texas Rose Horse Park

15 OFF COURSE DEADLINE

19-20 The First Dance Dressage‡‡ Amen Corner Farm

MARCH 2016

5-6 FLEUR DE LEAP SCHOOLING HORSE TRIALS & COMBINED TEST‡‡ Lagniappe Equestrian Center (date may change)

APRIL 2016

1-3 Texas Rose Horse Park Horse Trials‡ Tyler, TX

23-24 Holly Hill Spring Horse Trials‡ Benton, LA

MAY 2016

1 SEDA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

15 OFF COURSE DEADLINE

28-29 LE BON TEMPS DRESSAGE‡‡ Serenity Farm

SEPTEMBER 2016

15 OFF COURSE DEADLINE

OCTOBER 2016

1-2 FLEUR DE LEAP RECOGNIZED HORSE TRIALS‡‡ Lagniappe Equestrian Center

NOVEMBER 2016

1 SEDA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

30 Last day of 2016 Show Season

DECEMBER 2016

1 Beginning of 2017 membership year and show season

15 All scores and standings are final as posted. No changes after this date.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

‡Denotes SHOW SCORES ONLY apply to SEDA Year End Awards. ‡‡Denotes SHOW SCORES AND VOLUNTEER HOURS apply to SEDA Year End Awards. Current as of 9/19/15.

WHAT COMES WITH YOUR SEDA

MEMBERSHIP?

ELIGIBILITY FOR SEDA AWARDS

AND YEAR-END AWARDS BANQUET

S

SUBSCRIPTION TO

THE NATIONAL AWARD

WINNING OFF COURSE

NEWSLETTER AND THE

USDF CONNECTION

MAGAZINE

S

ACCESS AND USE OF THE

NATIONAL AWARD WINNING

SEDA WEB SITE

S

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS, CHAIR COMMITTEES,

EVENTS, OR SHOWS,

AND VOTING PRIVILEGES

IN ALL ELECTIONS

S

NETWORKING

OPPORTUNITIES WITH AREA

EQUESTRIANS AND AN ANNUAL

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

S

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

ON SEDA-SPONSORED

CLINICS, SEMINARS,

AND ADVERTISING

IN THE OFF COURSE AND

ON THE WEB SITE

S

UP-TO-DATE EVENT INFO

S

ELIGIBILITY FOR

USDF QUALIFIED RIDER AND

MEDALS AWARDS

S O U T H E R N E V E N T I N G & D R E S S A G E A S S O C I A T I O N S F A L L 2 0 1 5

Established in 1975, the Southern Eventing

and Dressage Association is a non-

profit, educational organization

founded to foster an interest

in, and understanding of, the

equestrian sports of Dressage

and Eventing. SEDA is a group

member organization of

USDF, affiliated with USEA,

and governed by the United

States Equestrian Federation.

Club activities include educational clinics and

seminars, schooling shows, Le Bon

Temps (a recognized dressage show),

Fleur de Leap (an eventing show),

fun paces, and an annual awards

program. SEDA is one of the

largest USDF affiliated clubs in

Region 9 and growing. We invite

you to join us in supporting,

learning, and enjoying the sports

of dressage and eventing in our area.

Ride with SEDA!

SEDA APPLICATION/RENEWAL* Mail form & check (made out to SEDA) to: LEYLA NICHOLS, 110 RUE BURGUNDY, SLIDELL, LA 70461

The membership year begins December 1 and expires November 30. New members applying after October 1 will receive free membership for the balance of that year.

o Senior $55 o Junior $45 o *Family $80 o New Application o Renewal

Please Note: 1) To qualify for USDF Regional Championships you must be a Participating Member by joining USDF directly. 2) $20 of your SEDA membership fee goes directly to USDF for your Group Membership. *FAMILY includes up to two people at the same address: add $10 for each additional person.

NAME (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE – INDICATE o HOME o MOBILE

E-MAIL

Please note: SEDA communications and the newsletter are distributed electronically – be sure to include a valid e-mail address with your information.

List names for *Family Membership: ___________________________________________________________

Birthdate(s) (Juniors / Young Riders) ____________________________________________________________See SEDA Awards Program Guidelines for full details on age declarations for Junior/Young riders.

Interest: o Dressage o Eventing o Both Number of horses leased/owned: ___________________________I am currently riding at______________level in Dressage and / or level____________________in Eventing.

I am a o Adult Amateur o Steward o Technical Delegate o Instructor (level) _____________________ o Judge (grade)__________

I am interested in volunteering! o Board o Clinics o Committees o Shows o Publications o Scribe o Steward o Media Relations o Tack Sales o Other_____________________________________________