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Party Time
The Annual Awards Banquet and
Volunteer Recognition on January 19th was a
lovely evening. For a change we didn’t have
to worry about weather conditions-how re-
freshing! I think Mother Nature gave us a
reprieve for one year to make up for the ones
where it was bitter cold, dangerous roads or
worst of all-postponed!
Once again, River Creek Country
Club was a picturesque venue with ample
room for both the dinner tables and our silent
auction. And speaking of room-we had over
160 guests! That’s an all time record. They
assured us that it would be possible to add a
few more tables if our attendance continues to
grow.
This was the third year we held a
raffle with baskets which were hand made
and donated by VADA/Nova members. There
was everything from show supplies to
chocolates to New Orleans memorabilia to
kitty goodies. We will definitely continue the
idea next year.
This year’s Champions received gear
bags (licensed shows) and helmet carrying
bags (schooling shows). Reserve Champions
received picture frames. There were also door
prizes for each table.
There were many people who helped
make the evening a success. In particular
we’d like to thank:
Sheli King (overall organizer), Kelly
Foltman (dinner reservations and on site
silent auction) Holly Wilmoth (silent
auction), Diann Landau (MC), Michelle
Lachner and Donna Gatchell (volunteer
awards) , Maryann Reichel (raffle
baskets) and Katharine Holl
(photographer). They are a big part of
why the event was so successful.
Thank you also to the volunteers who
helped out for the evening-setting up
the silent auction, checking people in,
selling raffle tickets, checking people
out at the end of the auction. Names of
all are listed on page 9.
Next month we will list all
those who generously donated items
for both the raffle and silent auction, as
well as our Special Award sponsors.
The funds that we raise go towards our
programs and educational events such
as the winter unmounted clinics (free
to members) which you can read about
on page 4.
For those of you who attended,
we hope you had an enjoyable evening.
For those who didn’t attend, consider it
for next year. It’s a great time to get to
know some of your fellow VADA/
Nova members.
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VA D A / N o v a , I n c .
VADA IS A
USDF GROUP MEMBER
ORGANIZATION.
THEIR MEMBERS ARE
AUTOMATICALLY USDF
GROUP MEMBERS.
Publication Deadline in
Piaffe & Passage is the
20th.
VADA/Nova WEB SITE:
http://www.vadanova.org
Membership Applications
should be sent to:
Barbara Pickering
PO Box 354
Haymarket, VA
20168-0354
Send all other inquires to:
VADA/Nova Inc.,
P.O.Box 398
Hamilton, VA 20159
Volume 42, Issue 2
February 2013
Barb
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VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS
All VADA/Nova Board of Directors’ meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The
meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:15 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the
classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at
www.vadanova.org and click on “Shows” There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park.
Board of Directors
Diann Carpenter
540-554-2674
Renee Carter
540-229-2522
Laura Celia
802-233-7404
Kelly Foltman
540-668-6232
Donna Gatchell
703-594-2480
Jacqui Gerhard
703-629-7184
Jessie Ginsburg
703-538-4282
Judy Grass
703-620-4923
Alison Head
540-338-7810
Dilly Jackson
304-729-4847
Sheli King
540-338-7362
Michelle Lachner
540-751-0046
2013 VADA/Nova Officers
President ~ Alison Head
V. President ~ Barb Pickering
Secretary ~ Diann Landau
Treasurer ~ Carolyn “Dilly” Jackson
Web Sites:
VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org
VADA State www.virginiadressage.org
Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org
Diann Landau
540-822-9052
Barbara Pickering
703-754-8506
Nancy Stover
703-860-9187
Rebecca Woodward-Davis
540-338-4573
Newsletter Advertising Rates (updated for 2011) Please send payment with ads, as there is no billing. Make checks payable to VADA/Nova, Inc. Classified ads are 40 words or less. Ads will not be accepted otherwise. Please type or print clearly if you don’t have email, and submit no more than two ads at a time. If space allows we will run addi-tional ads.Other ads must be camera ready. (Camera ready: Copy is black on white paper. Embossed business cards and colored ink do not copy well.) Or, you may send a file attachment in Word or Publisher. Classified 2 issues FREE for Members 2 issues/$15 for Non-members Classifieds will automatically be listed on our web site
All other ad rates are the same for Members or Nonmembers :
Business Card Ad $60/year
1/4 Page Ad (5 x 3.75) $25/month
1/2 Page Ad (5x7.5) $45/month
FulI Page Ad (10x7.5) $75/month
*There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be
put together or redesigned*
Deadline is the 20th of the month.
Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., 20168-0354
Phone: 703-754-8506 Email: [email protected]
20% discount for
1/4, 1/2 or full page
ads that run a full
year
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SUMMARY MINUTES
VADA/Nova Board Meeting
Jan. 14, 2013– Morven Park Lounge
The meeting commenced at 7:20 p.m. There
were fourteen Board members present and two excused.
December 2012 meeting minutes were approved by the
Board.
Treasurer’s report: Dilly reported that the reconciled balance
is $74,631.31, and the Special Account balance is $ 7884.82
Schooling Shows: Sheli asked about changing the ribbons for
the Schooling Championship Show for the future. Since there
will no longer be mounted Awards Ceremonies, neck sashes
will no longer be appropriate. She suggested instead that the
ribbons for Champion and Reserve Champion could have
extra long streamers. The Board agreed with this idea.
Jessie said that most volunteer positions have been filled for
the March show. A 2nd judge is still needed for the May
Compass Rose show.
Membership/Newsletter: Barb reported that as of 1/13/2013
there were 204 members, the same as this time last year. Barb
will send a renewal reminder email to past members, and
there will be membership forms at the banquet.
Education/Clinics: Alison reported that the winter clinics are
starting to get people signed up, but it’s slow going. A flyer
will be displayed at the banquet to remind people of the 3
upcoming clinics. So far 8 riders have signed up for the
Fix-A-Test with Linda Zang in March, at different levels. The
Morven Park food vendor may be available, and drinks and
snacks will be available.
Jacquie Brooks clinic: Morven Park will be available, but
their Brew Fest will also be happening, so people attending
the clinic will have to allow more time due to traffic
conditions.
2013 Banquet: The Board discussed the schedule for the
banquet. Next year the Board will try to put together a slide
show with photos of members and their horses. There will be
more than 160 people attending the banquet this year which is
the most we’ve ever had.
Silent Auction: Sheli reported that more items are coming in,
but that more are needed. Sheli emailed professional instruc-
tors regarding donating lessons, and several agreed to donate
their services. These will have expiration dates, as will
schooling passes for Morven Park.
New business: Dianne Boyd saw a suitable copier for the
licensed shows at Office Depot for $130; this copier can print
up to 11x14” which is what is needed for score sheets and
tests. The Board discussed spending up to $200 for a new
printer that can print up to 11x14”. Diann Landau moved
to approve this motion, Michelle Lachner seconded it, and
the Board approved the motion unanimously.
Alice Quinn wants to donate a used printer to be used as a
back-up printer. Alison will talk to Dianne about this. Barb
moved that VADA/Nova purchase a new printer for
scoring, and Diann Carpenter seconded the motion. The
Board approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
The next Board meeting is Monday, February 11, 2013 at
Morven Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Diann Landau
From the editor:
My proofreading skills for the January
issue apparently went on vacation.
There were 2 errors for which I apologize.
Patty Knight should have been listed as the
Non-Board member recipient of Tank’s Thanks
and Caroline York was an Above and Beyond
volunteer in the Prix St. Georges category.
Barb
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Saturday March 2 from 12-3pm “Volunteer Training Round Robin” Held at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA
Unsure about what it means to volunteer at a show? Come experience the main jobs at the VADA/Nova
Round Robin Expo. We are providing an opportunity to experience scribing, scoring, and ring stewarding in a
friendly environment. In addition to the job description and skills for each of these positions, you will get to
experience doing the job in a realistic environment. We will begin with the position of ring steward and have
a live demonstration of how to do bit checks. We’ll then move indoors and have sessions for scribing and
scoring. Come for all or just one.
Please RSVP Barb Pickering at [email protected] to let her know if you will be attending. We need
to make sure we have enough test copies and calculators.
ANNOUNCING VADA/Nova’s WINTER UNMOUNTED CLINICSANNOUNCING VADA/Nova’s WINTER UNMOUNTED CLINICS
Monday Feb. 18th at 7pm – “A Judges’ Roundtable”
This session is open to all judges and L Graduates and will be lead by” R” judge
Alison Head. Come talk to and learn from your peers about what’s new in the
sport (like Rider Tests), refresh your judging eye, and make sure you are applying
the directives in a consistent, uniform manner.
Please RSVP Alison at [email protected] so that we know how many
people to expect.
Thursday Feb. 7th at 7pm – “Equine acupuncture and chiropractic: What is it and how can it benefit the horse?”
From the” temperamental” mare to the stiff sided riding horse or the performance horse that “just
can’t come through”; learn about conditions which may benefit from acupuncture and chiropractic.
Dr. Kelly Foltman will spend an evening discussing the use of these two therapies in the performance horse.
Dr. Foltman is the owner of Dunthorpe Farm Veterinary Services in Purcellville, VA, a specialty
practice offering acupuncture and chiropractic in small and large animals, and dentistry in horses. After earn-
ing her DVM from the University of Illinois, and her Masters in Equine Nutrition from Cornell University, Kelly studied acu-
puncture at Chi Institute and chiropractic at Options for Animals. Prior to moving to Virginia, she practiced equine veterinary
medicine in Upstate New York for nineteen years. In addition to her veterinary career, Kelly is an avid rider.
RSVP’s in advance are encouraged (but not required). To RSVP, email Barb Pickering at
[email protected] to let her know if you will be attending. It will help us plan refreshments!
The first two sessions will be held at the Best Western Hotel in Leesburg (726 East Market St.) and all
three sessions are free to members. (Non members are welcome for $10 per session) And, since this is a
VADA/Nova activity, snacks will, of course, be provided.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers at our shows receive breakfast, lunch, volunteer hours and bucks,
a small gift and of course our thanks!
Positions for both schooling and licensed shows are:
set up, take down (these receive double hours and bucks), steward, runner, scribe, scorer, and
awards. Golf cart drivers are needed for licensed shows.
1. Schooling Show on Sunday March 24 at Morven Park Contact Manager Jessie Ginsburg at [email protected] or 703-927-8270
2. Licensed Show on April 6-7 at Morven Park Contact Volunteer Recruiter Michelle Lachner at 540-751-0046 or [email protected]
2013 VADA/Nova Schooling Show
Show Date: March 24, 2013
Opening Date: January 21, 2013 Entry Due: March 13, 2013
Place: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA-note $20 grounds fee per horse
Manager: Jessie Ginsburg Secretary: Joanne Hodges
703-927-8270 21621 Kings Crossing Terrace
[email protected] Ashburn, VA 20147
407-620-7184
Judge: Jaralynn Finn (L Graduate) [email protected] Directions: From Beltway/I495: West on Rt. 7 to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 Bypass north for 2.5 miles. Turn left
onto Rt. 740 (Tutt Road). One half mile, turn left into Morven Park driveway. From Fredericksburg and I-95:
North to I-495 toward Dulles Airport. Exit onto Rt. 7 West. Follow directions above. From Warrenton: North on
Rt. 29 to Rt. 15. Turn left onto Rt. 15 and continue to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 bypass north. Follow directions above.
Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show : 407-620-7184
Tests offered: Intro through Grand Prix, Para-Equestrian, MFS Training through Grand Prix,
Pas de Deux, USEA Eventing, Rider Tests
If an entry comes in before the opening date, it will be considered received 3 days
after the opening date.
Entry form may be found on the VADA/Nova web site: www.vadanova.org
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Evergreen Farm 2013 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES
131 Allegheny Ridge Lane
Berryville, VA 22611
www.evergreenfarm.info
SHOW DATES: 3/17 4/7 4/28 5/26 6/23
OPENING DATES: 3/1 3/21 4/11 5/9 6/6
CLOSING DATES: 3/12 4/2 4/23 5/21 6/18
Judges: Aviva Nebesky Betty Thorpe Evelyn Pfoutz Mary Alice Crawford Linda Fragale
SHOW DATES: 9/8 9/29 10/13 11/10
OPENING DATES: 8/22 9/12 9/26 10/24
CLOSING DATES: 9/3 9/24 10/8 11/5
Judges: Jan Garlitz Karen Adams Andrea Joslyn Mary Alice Crawford
Manager: Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
Secretary: Pam Dors 131 Allegheny Ridge Lane, Berryville, VA 22611
540-955-0529 [email protected]
Fees: $25/class
Checks: Make check payable to Evergreen Farm, LLC
Classes: All dressage, eventing and Western dressage
Other Info: Entry fee is non-refundable after the closing date. Day stalls available for $25 per day - Call ahead. Add $20 for phone, fax and late entries.
The arena is a 20 M X 40 M sand/airfoot outdoor arena. Warm-up in a 72 x100 sand/airfoot indoor. Please,
NO dogs allowed! This is a non-smoking equine facility. A concession stand will be available.
Entry Form and Directions are on the web site: http://evergreenfarm.info
or on the VADA/Nova web site: www.vadanova.org
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Up to 12 riders will be accepted, 4 at each level, entries permitting. Entries accepted by date of receipt for each level.
Rider Name:____________________________________________________________
Horse Name: __________________________________________________ Age ________
Date of Neg. Coggins: ___________ (Include copy of your horse’s Coggins with your entry.)
Circle the Rider Test you will ride: Training Level First Level Second Level
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________ E-Mail Address: __________________________________________
_____ I would like to participate in the judges’ group ($50)
_____ I would like to audit ($10)
Please send entry, copy of current Coggins and appropriate fees (checks payable to VADA/Nova Inc.) to:
Alison Head
38595 Purple Martin Lane
Hamilton, VA 20158
Questions? Contact Alison at [email protected] or 540-729-4847
Volunteer bucks are welcome
VADA/Nova presents a Fix-A-Test and Judges’ Forum with Linda Zang
Saturday March 23
Morven Park, Leesburg, VA Only the new USEF Rider Tests are offered
Meet Our Clinician: Linda Zang of Idlewilde Farm in Davidsonville, MD represented the United States as a dressage
competitor at the 1978 World Championships, the 1979 Pan-American Games, and the 1980
Alternate Olympics at Goodwood, England. She became an FEI judge in 1985 and judged the dressage
event at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, numerous FEI World Cup Dressage Finals and most
recently, the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. She was inducted into the USDF Hall of Fame in
2009 and in 2012 was chosen to receive the USEF Pegasus Medal of Honor.
Clinic Specifics:
When: Saturday March 23 from 9-5
Where: Morven Park Indoor Arena, Leesburg, VA
Riders: Learn how to ride the new USEF Rider Tests-Ride a test then get feedback from the judge
to improve your scores
Judges: Learn how to judge these new tests which follow the format for the Yong Horse tests. Watch
rides, listen to commentary from Linda, and discuss scoring with the group. Copies of the
tests will be provided
Auditors will be welcome but it will be for observation only. This is not a question/answer type of clinic.
Cost: Riders -$45 for 2013 VADA/Nova members, $55 for non-members
Judges - $50. No VADA/Nova membership required (open to all USDF L Graduates and
USEF Licensed judges
Auditors -$10
If you would like a day stall, contact Alison Head at [email protected] or 540-729-4847
Susan Stickle photo
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Southern Heritage Farm 2013 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES
11176 Rogues Road Midland, VA
mannamitchell.wix.com/mitchellshows
OPENING DATE FOR ALL SHOWS: January 1, 2013
SHOW DATES: 4/14 5/26 7/21
CLOSING DATES: 4/06 5/18 7/13 Judges: Krister Swartz, L Lee Ann Hansen, L Jessie Ginsburg , L
SHOW DATES: 8/18 9/29
CLOSING DATES: 8/10 9/21 Judges: Jan Garlitz, L Aviva Nebesky, L
Entry forms available on the website at www.mannamitchell.wix.com/mitchellshows
Manager: Anna Mitchell, 540-630-2628, [email protected]
Secretary: Anna Mitchell, 4222 Fortuna Center Plz #229, Dumfries, VA 22025
540-630-2628, [email protected]
Fees: $30/test $10 late fee
Checks: Make check payable to Mitchell Sport Horses
Classes: USEF, USDF tests, western dressage, prix caprilli, USEA and gaited tests
Other info: ApSHA reg. horses $5 discount. 20 x 60 arena, some tests in 20 x 40m. Times available and emailed the
Wednesday prior to the show. NO DOGS PLEASE.
Awards: Series High Score awards and prizes (must do 3 shows). High score and reserve offered.
Directions: Available on website
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VADA/Nova volunteers have started off the new year where
the old one left off by giving their time and energy to make our
activities a success.
Thank you to the following people for their help with
the Banquet and Silent Auction:
Candy Allen, Larry Allen, Karen Baillie, Kathryn Bennett,
Laura Celia, Karen Conk, Trish Conk, Susan Dunk, Kelly Foltman, Phil Foltman,
Donna Gatchell, Sheli King, Michelle Lachner, Nancy Noble, Barb Pickering,
Barbara Pratt, Maryann Reichel, Bonnie Uyeda, and Holly Wilmoth
In next month’s newsletter we will acknowledge all our generous sponsors,
and donors for the special awards, silent auction, door prizes and basket raffle.
Dear Editor,
My name is Rosie and, yes, that's me in the
picture with the stubby tail. I'm checking out the cat
basket my mom won at the banquet. My mom raved
on and on about how great the banquet was and how
hard the banquet committee had worked. She said the
silent auction was great fun and she won these neat red
boots that are for her other friend, Samba. That mare
will be even more stuck up being the fashionista that
she is.
I guess humans like the same things cats do:
Good food; Good fun; and,
more important, good
friends! Thanks for my cat
basket and my mom thanks
the committee for the
wonderful banquet.
Sincerely,
Rosie Conk
VADA/Nova thanks Katharine Holl, who donated her
time to take pictures at the banquet on Jan. 19.
You may view all the photos on her web site
www.kathyboteler.com
Award winners get a complimentary 5x7 photo-you
only need to pay $5 shipping
To order yours, plus any others you may like, simply
email Kathy at: [email protected]
to get instructions
USDF Region 1
Make sure you bookmark the web site:
http://www.usdfregion1.org
and sign up for the newsletter so that
you can keep abreast of important dates and
shows.
The VADA/Nova April licensed show
opens February 15. The prize list will be
up on our web site soon.
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VADA/Nova Annual Awards Banquet and Volunteer Recognition January 19, 2013
A most enjoyable evening…………...
Row 1: Nancy Stover receives the Distinguished Service Award from sponsor Sheli King
Alison Head presents Torrey Wilkinson with the Mare Challenge Award, sponsored by Kristen Brown
Row 2: Stephanie Harangozo and Emila Brisbois-Training Level junior winners at schooling shows
Row 3: First Level junior winners at schooling shows-Alison Reichel and Lexi Klein
Lauren and Ethan Rapp help Sheli King draw winning raffle tickets
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Row 1: First Level winners for schooling shows: Susan Watters, Brenda Chinn, Claire Firebaugh,
Lara Huzzard, Bob Clements, Malena Brisbois
Renee Carter-licensed show winner for Training Level, Second Level, Prix St. Georges
Row 2: Para-Equestrian winner Kim Decker and her father Paul Decker
Laura Whitford and Kathryn Bennett-Second Level winners at schooling shows
Sophie Harangozo-Intro Level junior winner at schooling shows
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Row 1: Intro Level winners at schooling shows- Sharon Munroe, Nancy Noble,
Kathleen Giusti, Megan Giusti, Malena Brisbois, Kay Brady
Third Level winners at schooling shows: Susan Morrison, Candy Allen,
Kathleen Kelly
Row 2: Megan Carpenter and Alex Jackson-Second Level junior winners at
licensed shows
Musical Freestyle winners at schooling shows- Diann Landau,
Laurel Minnick, Peyton Morris, Kathleen Kelly, Malena Brisbois, Jen Moran
Row 3: Kay Brady receives the Adult Amateur Award from sponsor
Donna Gatchell
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Member of the Month Our Member of the Month for February is
Lauren Dearlove. Lauren lives in Lovettsville, Virginia on
her parents’ farm with 3 dogs, many cats, and 25 horses. She
also spends some of her time in West Virginia with her
boyfriend, Andy.
Lauren started riding at age 3 when she accompanied her older sister. She rode at a hunter barn, but when the
family moved to the Ft. Riley, Kansas military base, Lauren
switched to foxhunting and eventing for awhile. While at
Ft. Riley she attended a clinic with the late Lowell Boomer,
founder of the USDF.
Lauren switched to dressage about 20 years ago when
she started breeding and working with young horses. She
worked for a time at Hilltop Farm and with Suzanne Quarles in
Maryland before setting up her own breeding and training barn
in Lovettsville. Lauren has always enjoyed working with young
horses; her 1st pony was a 3 year old- when Lauren was only
6 years old herself!
She says there hasn’t been any real “high point” but that
every day brings something different- meeting new people and
working with young horses. She said that every little “win” is a
big deal.
Lauren’s favorite VADA/Nova job is ring maintenance-
she likes to know that everything looks good, especially since
she’s usually showing. She also likes the Behind-the-Scene at
the Youth Team Competitions. Lauren’s is a familiar face at the
VADA/Nova shows, and a welcome member of the dressage community.
Lauren and Fortune D
Training Level winners at schooling shows:
Front-Amy Chipman
Back row- Susan Watters, Wyleng Liew, Rachel DeMarcus, Karen Conk,
Trish Conk, Kay Brady, Robin Floyd
Lauren Rapp-Intro Level junior winner at
schooling shows
Banquet photos courtesy of Katharine Holl
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VADA Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, February 10, 2013
Boar’s Head Inn Charlottesville, VA 800-476-1988
Reception starts at 11 am with buffet lunch beginning at noon
$30 per person
Banquet reservations must be received by February 1st, 2013
For more information and a complete list of awards, check out the website.
Name(s) of attendees________________________________________________________________________________
Contact address ________________________________________________
Contact Phone/Email ___________________________________________ (important in case of inclement weather)
Total number of people _______ X $30 = Amount enclosed __________
Interested in volunteering at the banquet? YES/NO
Send your check and reservation form to:
Make checks payable to VADA
Alison Douglas 11909 Halcyon Way Prince George, VA 23875
(804) 339-7495 cell (804) 706-4702 ext 251 work or [email protected]
Remember there are no chapter baskets this year. We would like chapters to bring small giveaway items to use as door priz-
es. We will still have the regular silent auction. The form is on the website. Please fill out to bring with your item(s) or
email me the information before hand.
Entrees on the buffet: Roasted Breast of Chicken Dijonnaise with Fried Onions
Baked Salmon with Saffron-Pernod Sauce
Vegetable Napoleon (vegetarian entrée)
Directions to the Boar’s Head may be found on the calendar page of the VADA/Nova website:
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Do you dream of riding, training and showing on an
experienced FEI or national level dressage horse?
At Clover Hill Dressage Center in Waterford, Virginia
Your dreams can come true!
Come ride and train with Stephanie Alvord:
-One of 10 rider’s in the United States that has been awarded the USDF
Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals as well as the corresponding
Freestyle Bars
-German FN Bronze and Silver Rider’s Badge, Rider’s License to show
S Level
-Numerous USDF All Breeds Awards
-Member of the Young Horse Dressage Trainer’s Symposium
-Numerous USDF Region 1 and BLM Championship awards
Half leases and lessons are now being offered on
experienced and successful dressage horses.
Already have a great horse, but need help moving up to the next level?
Boarding and training packages available.
Trailer-in lessons welcome.
Come have fun with horses!
[email protected] Or call: (571)271-1691
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USDF CERTIFIED
INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER
AT
WILDFIRE FARM
LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA
IN NORTHERN VA,
CONVENIENT TO DC
AND MD
540-882-4741
www.wildfirefarm.com
CORRECT CLASSICAL
TRAINING FOR
THE ADULT AMATEUR,
YOUNG RIDER,
AND COMPETITOR
YOU WILL WORK WITH AN EXPERIENCED EXPERT
(photo by Jorden Koepke)
MARY FLOOD
BRAIDING SERVICES
Professional braiding services offered, at the show or your
barn. Will travel 20 miles from Leesburg, VA, further
distances can be discussed. $40 for mane/forelock,
$25 for French braided tail or $60 for both.
Please call for information
about body clipping as well.
Pamela Wilson
703-623-6553
Bright Moon Farm Presents
Beating the Winter Blues Pilates Clinic
February 3 & 17
March 3
For $100 you will receive:
45 minute private w/certified Pilates instructor
Michelle Dowell
30 minutes on your horse to assess straightness
Develop body awareness to improve your riding!
All levels welcome!
See brightmooneventing.com
for more information
Or call Karen at 571-296-1949
Save the Date!
Coming June 22 & 23
VADA/Nova will be hosting a
clinic with
Canadian Jacqueline Brooks
The clinic will be held at Morven Park.
Details will be coming soon.
To find out more about Jacquie, visit her
website at: www.brookhavendressage.com
Here is her winning Musical Freestyle ride
at Devon 2012:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNhQUg5GaE
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2013
Always check the web site: www.vadanova.org
for any changes or corrections
Key: LS= licensed show SS=schooling show
Feb 7 VN Evening Clinic (see page 4 in this issue)
Feb 10 VADA Annual Awards Luncheon (see page 14 in this issue )
Feb 18 Evening Judges’ Roundtable (see page 4 in this issue)
March 2 VN Volunteer Training session (see page 4 in this issue)
March 17 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA
Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
Mar. 23 VN Fix-A-Test with Linda Zang (see page 7 in this issue)
March 24 SS VADA/Nova, Morven Park
Joanne Hodges 407-620-7184 [email protected]
April 6,7 LS VN Spring Dressage, Morven Park
Tina Longaker 540-832-7611 [email protected]
April 7 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA
Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
April 14 SS Southern Heritage Farm, Midland, VA
Anna Mitchell, 540-630-2628 [email protected]
April 28 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
May 11 SS Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA
Lisa Johnson 703-594-0074 [email protected]
May 11 SS Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA
Jen Moran 703-999-8040 [email protected]
May 18 SS VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA
Judy Grass 703-620-4923 [email protected]
May 19 SS Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Candy Alllen 703-753-8430 [email protected]
May 26 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA
Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
May 26 SS Southern Heritage Farm, Midland, VA
Anna Mitchell, 540-630-2628 [email protected]
June 2 SS Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-729-4847 [email protected]
June 2 SS Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Lisa Johnson 703-594-0074 [email protected]
June 7-9 LS VN Summer Dressage, Morven Park
Tina Longaker 540-832-7611 [email protected]
June 15 SS VADA/Nova Frying Pan Park, Herndon, VA
Heidi Berry 540-338-9711 [email protected]
June 22-23 Clinic with Jacquie Brooks, Morven Park
info coming later
June 23 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA
Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
June 27 (4-8pm) SS Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-729-4847 [email protected]
June 29 SS Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Judy Grass 703-620-4923 [email protected]
July 18 (4-8pm) SS Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-729-4847 [email protected]
July 21 SS Southern Heritage Farm, Midland, VA
Anna Mitchell, 540-630-2628 [email protected]
July 27-28 USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park
Tina Longaker 540-832-7611 [email protected]
Aug 8 (4-8pm) SS Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-729-4847 [email protected]
Aug 10 LS VN Summer 1 Breed Show, Morven Park
Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 [email protected]
Aug 11 LS VN Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park
Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 [email protected]
Aug 11 SS VADA/Nova, Morven Park
Jen Moran 703-999-8040 [email protected]
Aug 18 SS Southern Heritage Farm, Midland, VA Anna Mitchell, 540-630-2628 [email protected]
Sept. 7 SS Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected]
Sept. 8 SS Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected]
Sept. 8 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA
Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
Sept 14,15 LS VADA/Nova Autumn Dressage, Morven Park
Dianne Boyd 703-850-9704 [email protected]
Sept 21 SS MFS Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA
Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected]
Sept 29 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA
Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
Sept 29 SS Southern Heritage Farm, Midland, VA
Anna Mitchell, 540-630-2628 [email protected]
Oct. 5 SS Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Lisa Johnson 703-594-0074 [email protected]
Oct. 12 SS VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA
Barbara Zulick 703-339-0570 [email protected]
Oct 13 SS Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA
Judy Grass 703-620-4923 [email protected]
Oct 13 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA
Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
Oct 26 SS Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA
Jen Moran 703-999-8040 [email protected]
Nov. 9 SS VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show,
Morven Park
Stephanie Corum 301-223-5415 [email protected]
Nov. 10 SS Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
* VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print
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MISCELLANEOUS
Lessons with Yvonne Lucas at Morven Park in-
door arena 2/8, 2/9, 2/10, 3/8, 3/9 Dressage, jump-ing, or both. All levels! $70/ rider includes $20
Morven use fee. See redmoonfarm.com or contact
[email protected] (3,13)
Boarding near Purcellville, VA: 3 stalls (12x12)
avail. Pvt dressage training farm. Pvt. or grp turn
out. Round pen, outdoor sand dressage arena. No
trails. Full board $450/mo. Vacation board, brood-mares, lay-ups welcome. Owner on premises. Jacki
Holland 540-448-4506 [email protected]
(3,13)
Lovettsville / Waterford- Withers Height Farm Full board $450/ mo. or field board $325/ mo. Pri-
vate 15 acre farm w/ great turn out. Includes 12 x 12
stalls, riding ring, lunging ring, run ins. Carolyn
540-454-1600 (2,13)
Dressage horse wanted to lease and compete
by Adult amateur rider, USDF Silver Medalist & L program graduate. Will be boarded at
Looking Glass Farm and in training with
Alison Head. Please contact Jessie Ginsburg,
[email protected] or Alison Head,
[email protected]. (3,13)
MISCELLANEOUS
Mia Campesi Lee, DVM
www.solsticeequine.com
571-223-5891
Jane Savoie clinic at GoodNess Ridge Farm in
Mt. Airy, MD, March 9-10, 2013. For complete
information and rider application go to www.goodnessridge.com and click on "news".
Rider spots are limited to 6 per day but auditing
is unlimited. (2,13)
MISCELLANEOUS
Wheeeeeee!
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VADA/Nova Member
VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354
Upcoming Events Feb. 7 VADA/Nova Unmounted Clinic Feb. 10 VADA State Annual Banquet Feb. 18 VADA/Nova Unmounted Clinic March 2 VADA/Nova Volunteer Training March 23 Fix-A-Test with Linda Zang March 24 VADA/Nova Schooling Show
Inside this issue
Minutes from the January Board meeting
VADA/Nova unmounted clinics
VADA/Nova schooling show prize list
Fix-a-test with Linda Zang
Photos from Jan. 19 banquet
Member of the Month
VADA State banquet information
Calendar of events
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