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DRESSAGE QUARTERLY REPORT September 2017
Volume 1, Issue 3
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DRESSAGE COMMITTEE CHAIR VICTORIA WINTER In this edition of the Equestrian Canada Dressage Quarterly Report, we continue to highlight the achievements of some of our top up and coming young riders. We also congratulate our Grand Prix riders on their recent success in Europe and we recognize the remarkable Marzipan, a horse that, over the years, has qualified with four different riders for the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships. The Dressage Committee continues to meet on a monthly basis to work on numerous projects including the upcoming Performance Advantage Symposium, the revamped Awards program (including future plans for a recognition event during the Royal Winter Fair), the review and implementation of updated rules at the FEI and domestic levels, future fundraising initiatives, coordination with Equestrian Canada departments for officials programs, competition alignment, initiatives to help bolster participation at local competitions, Rising Star programs, long term athlete development, and quadrennial high performance planning. Each of our meetings begins with a Roundtable discussion where our committee members are encouraged to bring forward questions, suggestions or concerns provided to them from our community. We would encourage you to contact one of our members if you wish to bring forward an issue or idea. Finally we have also established regular conference calls with our high performance athletes to keep them up to date on high performance planning and to seek their input on related programs. We are less than two months away from the first annual Performance Advantage Symposium taking place at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Ontario on Friday October 20, 2017. We have top Canadian judges and riders working to put together exciting and informative programs for all levels (including reviewing some of the movements that commonly trip up competitors at Second and Fourth levels). We encourage you to register while spots remain available. Remember that this event is FREE for those who have paid into the Dressage Levy in 2017.
Member Suggestions We would like to hear from you - our dressage community. If you have suggestions for the next issue of Dressage Quarterly, please submit those ideas to: Manager Dressage Christine Peters [email protected] Contributors Editorial Content Jessie Christie, Joan Macartney, Christine Peters, Sheila Skene, Victoria Winter Photos Isabelle Chaperon, Lily Forado,/D4KIDS, Emma Miller /PS Dressage, Cealy Tetley and photos provided by Chantal Hurtubise, Ava MacCoubrey and Alexandra Meghji EC Contacts Contact details, photos and biographies can be found for all Equestrian Canada staff at the following link: www.equestrian.ca/about/contact A quick overview of staff contacts for dressage specific or technical portfolios are highlighted below: Manager, Dressage – Christine Peters [email protected] Coordinator, Dressage – Crystal Labelle [email protected] Officials Manager, Technical Development Rachel Huebert [email protected] Coaching Director, Technical Development Kalie McKenna [email protected] Competitions Coordinator, Competition Services Maria-Christina Lepore [email protected] Rules / Long Term Equestrian Development Manager, Technical Development Rachel Huebert [email protected]
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Marzipan Honoured with the HorsePower Trophy
Started in 2011, the HorsePower Trophy is awarded to an equine athlete that stands out from their peers with a special achievement at the FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). This award recognizes an outstanding horse, from any of the NAJYRC disciplines, who best demonstrates determination, courage, class, heart and the ability to inspire athletes and spectators alike throughout the competition. For 2017 the HorsePower Trophy was awarded to Marzipan, a 20-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Chantal Hurtubise from Quebec. Marzipan, ridden in 2017 by Maryse Bousquet, has represented Canada at four separate Championships with four different riders. His first trip to NAJYRC was in 2005 when it was held in Lexington, VA. Marzipan has provided many talented Juniors and Young Riders with the opportunity to compete at NAJYRC; He is a teacher that demonstrates determination, class, and heart. His accomplishment has now been recognized and recorded for the history books. Marzipan’s Record 2005 NAJYRC – Rider Amy Mcllwham (ON) 2008 NAJYRC – Ariana Chia (MB) 2009 NAJYRC – Anne-Mylaine Messier (QC) 2017 NAJYRC – Maryse Bousquet (QC)
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Awards Program In this issue of Dressage Quarterly, we profile the newly-created Made in Canada Breeder Awards, and the Horsemanship & Sportsmanship Awards. Made in Canada Breeder Awards The Made in Canada Breeder Awards recognize the achievement of performance excellence by Canadian bred horses. Criteria & Info
• The Made in Canada Breeder Awards can be earned on an annual basis.
• In order to qualify, proof of Canadian breeding records are required, including details on the breeder.
• Results from EC (Gold) and FEI (Platinum) competitions qualify for consideration.
• One (1) award may be issued annually for each level of competition (i.e. Training level through to Grand Prix).
Score Requirements
• A minimum of five (5) scores must be submitted for consideration. The average of the five (5) scores will determine the Award recipients.
• Where a panel of judges exists, only the final score may be submitted (not individual scores from individual judges), and it will count as one score.
Horsemanship & Sportsmanship Awards The Horsemanship & Sportsmanship Awards recognize individuals who embody the integrity and true spirit of good horsemanship toward their equine partners, and good sportsmanship toward their fellow competitors. Criteria & Info
• Horsemanship & Sportsmanship Awards will be presented annually.
• Individuals nominated for these awards must be EC Sport Licence Holders and current Dressage affiliates.
• To promote community engagement, this award will be voted on by EC Sport Licence Holders who are current Dressage affiliates.
Nomination Requirements
• Nominations for this award must include: • A biography of the individual being nominated. • A clear description of why this person stands out
in the areas of sportsmanship and horsemanship and should be considered for the award.
• Letters of endorsement/support from five (5) individuals.
The Nomination Form for Horsemanship & Sportsmanship Awards can be downloaded by scanning this QR code, or by visiting the Equestrian Canada website at www.equestrian.ca/cdn/storage/resources_v2/AqAowvKkCjigWohj9/original/AqAowvKkCjigWohj9.pdf Information on the entire Awards program can be found at the following website link: www.equestrian.ca/sport/dressage/awards All scores for Award consideration are due on or before October 31st annually. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be recognized for your accomplishments. Register and submit your scores before the October 31st deadline.
Awards Program Registration: https://licence.equestrian.ca/dcaareg/login.aspx
Score Report Portal: https://licence.equestrian.ca/dcaareports/login.aspx
European Achievement Many of Canada’s National Squad athletes ventured to Europe this summer to compete in some of the most prestigious international competitions against the global stars of our sport, all in preparation for next year’s FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), scheduled for September 2018 in Tryon, NC.
These athletes came away with not only important experience and exposure against the best in the world, but also brought home cherished memories and outstanding results.
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For the first time in history, two riders from Canada’s Atlantic provinces carried the flag at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, GER. Both athletes - Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu from Nova Scotia and Jill Irving from New Brunswick - represented our country with professionalism and determination, coming away with top 10 finishes against very competitive fields in their maiden voyage at Aachen.
The maple leaf was also represented in Europe this summer by Pan American Games medalists, Diane Creech and Chris von Martels. Both athletes were also preparing themselves for WEG next summer, and both made Canada proud with strong performances that show the strength of our rider/horse combinations, which will lead to a very close and competitive qualification and selection process for Tryon. Our future Canadian stars were also on display in Europe, with Vanessa Creech-Terauds and Mathilde Blais Tetreault representing the red and white. Gaining valuable experience for the future, these riders have had recent success in the U25 Grand Prix Tour. We look forward to seeing their continued development and to the day both will represent Canada as members of the Canadian Equestrian Team. Below is a recap of the European highlights: Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu – All In Fritzens-Schindhof CDI4* - Grand Prix – 70.10% (4th) Aachen CDI4* - Grand Prix – 69.420% (12th) Aachen CDI4* - Grand Prix Special – 68.216% (9th) Jill Irving – Degas 12 Achleiten CDI4* - Grand Prix Freestyle – 72.435% (6th) Fritzens CDI4* - Grand Prix Freestyle – 72.650% (6th) Aachen CDI4* - Grand Prix Freestyle – 69.347% (9th) Jill Irving – Arthur Achleiten CDI4* - Grand Prix – 68.340% (5th) Achleiten CDI4* - Grand Prix Special – 69.471% (2nd) Cappeln CDI4* - Grand Prix – 67.120% (9th) Cappeln CDI4* - Grand Prix Special – 68.215% (7th) Diane Creech – Chrevis Christo Uggerhalne CDI3* - Grand Prix – 68.720% (5th) Uggerhalne CDI3* - Grand Prix Special – 71.118% (3rd) Hartpury CDI3* - Grand Prix – 68.760% (9th) Hartpury CDI3* - Grand Prix Freestyle – 75.15% (3rd) Diane Creech – Diane C Hartpury CDI3* - Grand Prix Special – 68.372% (7th)
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Vanessa Creech – Terauds – Fleur de Lis L Uggerhalne CDIY – Young Rider Freestyle – 66.275% Hagen CDIY – Young Rider Team – 66.97% Hagen CDIY – Young Rider Freestyle – 68.25% (3rd) Hartpury CDI3* - Prix St. George – 66.368% Hartpury CDI3* - Intermediate 1 – 66.079%
Understanding the Canadian Equestrian Coach Certification Process Why is Certification Important? Whether you are a student looking for lessons or a current equestrian coach interested in obtaining credentials, there are many benefits to the EC Coaching Program. The EC Coaching Program verifies that a coach: • Has been evaluated at a high level and meets
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) standards for professionalism and competence as an equestrian coach or instructor.
• Maintains their certification, and is therefore dedicated to lifelong learning and advancement through regular professional development.
• Has obtained relevant insurance to protect themselves and their students.
EC, in partnership with the Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs), is dedicated to providing coaches and instructors with the necessary tools to make the equestrian experience safe and enjoyable for all participants, horse and human, and to develop excellence in horsemanship.
The EC Coaching Program is the only Canadian equestrian coaching and instructor certifying program recognized nationally and internationally. The program is developed in partnership with:
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
• Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) • Sport Canada
How to Become an NCCP Certified Equestrian Coach STEP 1 - Identify the certification you are best suited for: Instructor: Specializes in introducing beginners to non-competitive or recreational riding. The certified Instructor provides equestrians with an introduction to riding in a fun and safe environment. Instructors cater to the beginner equestrian, rather than the competitive equestrian, they do
not take students to EC sanctioned competitions. The Instructor focuses on the following needs of their students: learning basic skills, developing confidence and self-esteem, and promoting enjoyment of equestrian sport. The Instructor teaches the skills aligned to the Long-Term Equestrian Development stages (LTED): Fundamentals and Learn to Ride. The Instructor stresses safety, welfare of the horse, horsemanship, a positive attitude and the development of teaching skills. Candidates will bring their own teaching experiences to the program, and will exhibit patience while working with both horses and people. As safety is of the utmost importance, safe practices should be stressed, and taught by example including dress, harness, stable management, vehicles and road safety.
Coach: Specializes in working with athletes actively competing in equestrian sport. This stream allows a coach to progress through competitive levels and specialize in a discipline. Available certificates: Competition Coach --- The Competition Coach focuses on teaching basic to intermediate riding and horsemanship skills, and introduces the principles of competitive riding at entry-level competitions. The Competition Coach has well established teaching skills and stresses safety, both on the ground and while mounted. Competition Coach Specialist --- The Competition Coach Specialist is capable of teaching the competitive equestrian in the candidate’s area of specialization. Competition Coach Specialists will work with the intermediate and or more advanced riders to further develop basic riding, horsemanship and safety skills. They are working to advance students from Provincial/Territorial to National level competitions. The Competition Coach Specialist should also be able to evaluate a horse and its suitability for a student, supervise stable operations and routines, and have experience training and preparing horses for competition. LTED- Learn to Compete, Train the Competitor and the Learning and Training to Win stages. Candidates will specialize in one discipline; however, they are expected to be conversant in all disciplines. Candidates must have had competitive experience. High Performance 1 Coach --- The High Performance 1 Coach is working with riders and horses in the late Learning and Training to Compete
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and early Learning and Training to Win Stages of LTED and in the following context: Riders will be competing at Provincial and National Championships, entry level International Competitions, North American Junior and Young Rider Championships etc. HP1 Coaches will work with riders who: Have an increased commitment to training and competition while maintaining a balance with school. Further develop new and consolidate and refine basic technical skills (discipline specialization). Riders are introduced to: • A team competition environment --- eligibility and
selection standards • The concept of a team coach • Specialized coaches • Yearly Training Plan • Competition strategy • An international competitive environment STEP 2 - Complete the admission requirements Visit https://www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/coaches/become-certified for complete admission details. STEP 3 – Formally apply The application process for NCCP certification varies depending on the specific certificate you are interested in pursuing. The following certifications are administered by the Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs):
• Instructor • Competition Coach • Competition Coach Specialist
To apply for one of the certificates above, contact your PTSO. The following certificate is administered by EC:
• High Performance 1 Coach To apply for the High Performance 1 Coach certification, contact Kalie McKenna, Director, Technical Development by email at [email protected] or call toll free 1-866-282-8395 x 116. STEP 4 – Be evaluated The evaluation process provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your competency based on NCCP standards. The evaluation requirements can vary depending on the certification you choose, however the general procedure is as follows:
• Portfolio Evaluation: Submit a written portfolio (content requirements vary by certification).
• Observable Evaluation: An evaluator observes you teaching a lesson (in person or through a video submission). Competition Coach Specialist and High Performance 1 Coach candidates are also required to undergo observation while teaching at a competition.
• Online Evaluation: Complete the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation located in your NCCP locker. Please note: This step can be done at any time (see Step 2 above).
Once you have completed the evaluations, your results will be submitted to your PTSO (for Instructor, Competition Coach and Competition Coach Specialist certifications) or EC (for High Performance 1 Coach certification), whether successful or unsuccessful, will be submitted to the PTSO or EC by your Evaluator. Once processed, the results will be confirmed in your NCCP locker account. Did You Know? Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers Ltd. offers a 10% discount on all coaching policies and additional reduced rates for EC Certified Coaches! C O A C H I N G I N S U R A N C E Q U O T E
Highlighting our Rising Stars In this issue of Dressage Quarterly we are proud to highlight two rising stars – Ava MacCoubrey and Alexandra Meghji. Ava is currently competing at the FEI Junior level and Alexandra in the FEI Young Rider category. Ava and Alexandra have shared with us their introduction to riding and dressage and their progress through the levels, as well as info on their equestrian partners. Most recently, both competed successfully at the 2017 North American Junior Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). Ava MacCoubrey I started riding in 2008 when my parents, my brother, and our three dogs took a year off and drove to Costa Rica. We lived in a small village, I had just turned 7 years old. My mom home schooled us and said if we did our school work, we could do an activity of our choice. My brother learned how to surf and I took riding lessons. It was in a very small village named Potrero. I would ride down from
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Ava with Ritter Benno above and with Pablo below
the hills to the beach. I fell in love with riding. When we returned to Canada, I rode at a local barn and rode a pony named Mitch. Two years later, my mom and dad bought me a pony that we named Lindo (that means Cute in Spanish). We tried a one-day event for children, and I fell in love with dressage. From that day on, I only wanted to ride dressage. I started working my way up the levels. At one of the shows, my mom met Lori Bell. After many shows, Lori offered to lease us her amazing horse, Pablo, and I started riding with Jacqueline Brooks. The year I was turning 15, I started showing FEI Juniors and we went to Wellington for the winter season. Being able to ride and show Pablo and having Jacquie as my coach was incredible and I learned so much my first year in Florida. Making the FEI Junior team in 2016 was very exciting, but since the NAJYRC was held in Colorado and a great distance for Pablo to travel at the age of 19, I went with Nick Hansen as his groom. This year I was lucky enough to start showing Ritter Benno, who is owned by Nick Hansen. Ritter and I were able to become 19th in the world and #1 in North America. High scoring success was enjoyed at the 2017 Ottawa Dressage Festival, where this partnership scored 70% in the Team and Individual and 72.8% in the Freestyle. This year’s NAJYRC in New York was a great experience as I got to take Pablo one last time to compete. Pablo is a fantastic partner and I was so proud of him, scoring in the top eight in all three events. Since life with training and competition is demanding, I attend school online. It is a lot of work but I am fortunate to be able to juggle work, school and training with the help of my tutor and Jacquie. My short-term goal for the future is to medal at NAJYRC. My long-term goal is to one day hopefully represent Canada at a major event. Alexandra Meghji In 2012, my parents purchased Iliado II and I began training with Tina Irwin. At this point I had been riding for a few years but had no dressage experience. In keeping with Tina’s strict training philosophy that one must master the fundamentals, I showed Iliado First Level in 2013. Competing at First Level was a great first step
for me because I was able to really focus on the basics.
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Alexandra with Iliado II
Alexandra with Rigo
Iliado and I debuted at the FEI Junior level in 2014, with the goal of making the NAJYRC team. We were privileged to qualify for the championships and to be members of such a strong and close-knit team (Liza Wilson, Vanessa Creech-Terauds, Sophie Potter). Our team won the Silver Medal and Iliado and I won the Individual Bronze. I’m so grateful to everyone who contributed to this incredible first NAJYRC, most notably my parents and Tina. 2015 was also a wonderful year for Iliado and I. We competed at a handful of CDIs at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL. This was an eye-opening experience for us because we competed against some of the top European Junior riders. I’m really thankful to have been able to show in Florida because I made many new friends and was able to watch some of the world’s most accomplished riders. We qualified again for NAJYRC, and Iliado and I led the Junior team to a Gold Medal. That was an indescribable feeling. I was so lucky to have shared that experience with such amazing teammates (Vanessa Creech, Georgia Wade, Yanina Woywitka) and with such a special horse.
At the end of 2015, my parents purchased Rigo, a schoolmaster from whom I learned the ropes of the Young Rider division. A few weeks after beginning my partnership with Rigo, I rode my first Prix St. Georges and won. I competed Rigo at the Young Rider level at AGDF, at the CDIs in Ontario, and at NAJYRC 2016. Rigo and I were members of the Silver Medal winning Ontario/Manitoba/Alberta Team at NAJYRC 2016. I also competed him in 2017 at AGDF, the Ontario spring shows and at NAJYRC. Highlights of the 2017 season include scoring 73.9% in the Young Rider Freestyle at the Ottawa Dressage Festival, winning the Canadian National Young Rider Championship and placing fifth individually in the Young Rider Team test at NAJYRC. I could not have done any of this without the support of my parents and Team Irwin, and most importantly, my partner Rigo. My first dressage horse was Iliado II (Idilio x Ibiza), a 2005 PRE gelding. He really ignited my love for dressage because he was just so much fun to ride and I learned so much from him. Iliado really allowed me to learn and solidify the fundamentals, which are key to success at any level. Rigo (Rotspon x Weltmeyer) is a 2001 Hanoverian gelding. He is the kindest horse I have ever met, and I love him so much. At home Tina and I call him “the little professor” because he is such an incredible teacher, and he taught me how to really refine my skills. He has given me so much and I can never repay him. I’m really grateful to Tina for matching me with the right horses. Both Rigo and Iliado are so special and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to form these partnerships. Riding at the FEI level as a Junior/Young Rider is
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definitely difficult because there are so many other aspects of life that require your attention, so you really have to learn to balance riding against life’s other demands. In high school I did the International Baccalaureate programme, a rigorous university level curriculum. This was very time-consuming, but my parents and trainer were so supportive, and they helped me make it work. I really learned the importance of time management from this. In 2016 I started university and moved away from home, but I flew back to Toronto to ride whenever I could, and I sent Rigo to Florida and competed at a couple of CDIs at AGDF. This was hard because I had minimal time to train before competing, but Rigo really came through for me and I was able to qualify for NAJYRC whilst attending university. I love both school and riding and am not willing to sacrifice one for the other. It is exhausting, but so worth it. I’m really lucky to have a network of wonderful people behind me without whom I would not be able to ride and study simultaneously. My future plans include competing at the Intermediate I level later this month before I return to university. I hope to continue developing my horsemanship skills and eventually compete in the U25 Grand Prix division. We thank both Ava and Alexandra for sharing their stories - “catching the bug” for dressage and their transition through the levels. One certainly is aware of the love for horses and for dressage. A busy and demanding lifestyle – we wish these Rising Stars all kinds of success as they follow their dreams in the dressage world. Rule Change Proposals for 2018 This has been a very busy time for those involved with the annual rule change process. May 31, 2017 was the deadline for members to submit any rule change suggestions, and this year we had 13 submissions. Thanks to all of you who participated in this important opportunity to alert us to rules issues that affect you. Add to these the many queries that have come in to the office during the year that needed to be reviewed for possible change next year, as well as necessary internal and FEI updates, and the result has been a great deal of investigative and administrative work. Rule changes are not made lightly. Once each discipline has reviewed all the proposals, they move on to the National Rules Committee to review, and once this step has been completed and any adjustments made, all proposals are posted in on the EC website for members to respond to within a stated time period. Once each
discipline has reviewed any suggested changes from the membership, the final versions go once again to the NRC to review and recommend approval for implementation the next year. One of the major changes for the dressage rule book in 2018 is that para-equestrian rules will be integrated with dressage rules. This was prompted by the need for more inclusiveness for para-equestrian athletes competing in able-bodied competitions - and part of this meant having a simpler way to ensure that the rules for both dressage and para-dressage could be accessed in one place. The aim is that para-dressage adhere as closely as possible to dressage rules and that all areas requiring adaptations or compensating aids be stated in one new chapter in the dressage rulebook. Many of the rule change proposals for 2018 are of a practical nature, such as clarifying that magnetic stirrups; corkscrew bits; draw reins and equine body tapes or bands are unacceptable; reference to ear hoods will now align with FEI wording; clarifying that when a ‘Youth’ division is offered, those riding in the U25 division are not included; clarifying by re-wording the intent of the maximum amount of tests a horse may be entered in each day. The rule change proposals will be posted on the EC website in September, so take the opportunity to review them, and if you wish, send in any comments you may have before these proposals take effect for 2018. The whole process is meant to help our competitions run smoothly, to always keep the welfare of the horse foremost in our minds, and at the same time, create a fair and responsible atmosphere for all involved.
