Just in case you have not heard

WDAAZ is hosting its Inaugural Horse Show Events May 12 & 13

Western Extravaganza and MR Anderson Clinic

Check out the flyers in this newsletter

We are so happy to have 2 HIGHLY qualified judges

Cynthia Ganem of Phoenix—Besides being an fabulous artist, Cynthia is an accomplished

dressage rider and hopes to have her USEF “r” judge license before our May show. She is currently and

an “L” judge graduate with distinction and has completed the WDAA judges training.

Mary Rose Anderson of Norse, CA— Mary Rose is a trainer, riding coach, and well known clinician .

Her techniques and approach will vary to fit your individual needs and she takes the time to ensure that you grasp a

better understanding of your horse so you may apply that knowledge to your training. She competes in many

western events such as Ranch Riding , Trail, Extreme Trail, and Ranch Versatility. She is excited to return to Arizona

to continue helping others with their horsemanship goals.

Please Visit mrandersonhorsemanship.com to learn more!

March 23 Board meeting -Judy Keith -Wynn’s Big Chino Ranch, Paulden 1:00pm Open to all members RSVP Syndy 928-830-9329 April 14 Horsebreakers Buckle Series , Dewey, AZ Ranch riding and trail classes http://horsebreakers.com 20-21 Western Dressage Clinic at Osoready Ranch with Erlene Seybold-Smythe 29251 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona see flyer in newsletter 28 High Desert Horse Show, Santori Ranch, Chino Valley Ranch Riding and trail classes offered http://thehighdeserthorseshow.com May 5 Horsebreakers Buckle Series, Dewey, AZ Ranch riding and Trail Classes -see above 12 WDAAZ Inaugural Western Extravaganza , Chino Valley, AZ see flyer below or visit www.westernextravaganza.info 13 WDAAZ clinic with Mary Rose Anderson, Santori Ranch , Chino Valley, AZ Ranch Riding and Trail specialist Contact Syndy Cunningham 928-830-9329 20 NAC of ADA Schooling show, Chino Valley, AZ - Western Dressage classes offered www.nacofada.com June 2 High Desert Horse Show, Santori Ranch, Chino Valley - see above 3 Dressage Desperados Schooling Show. Chino Valley - Western Dressage classes offered www.dressagedesperados.com July 14 Horsebreakers Buckle Series, Dewey - see above August 11 Horsebreakers Buckle Series, Dewey - see above 26 NAC of ADA Schooling Show, Chino Valley - see above September 1 High Desert Horse Show, Chino Valley, AZ - see above 8 Horsebreakers Buckle Series, Dewey - see above 9 Dressage Desperados Schooling Show, Chino Valley - see above 15 WDAAZ Western Extravaganza Championship Show, Chino Valley, AZ Judges: Cliff Swanson "R" - Western Dressage, Cal Cooper - Ranch Riding and Trail check for updates at www.westernextravaganza.info 16 Western Dressage Clinic with Cliff Swanson sponsored by WDAAZ, Chino Valley Contact Syndy Cunningham 928-830-9329 October 7 NAC of ADA Schooling Show, Chino Valley - see above 21 Dressage Desperados Schooling Show, Chino Valley - see above

2018 Events of Interest Calendar

More Exciting Event News For our September Western Extravaganza we are proud to

announce two more great judges:

Cliff Swanson,Castle Rock,CO - Cliff is a very well known USEF “R” Western Dres-

sage judge, long time trainer and competitor. He will also be offering a Western Dressage Clinic

the day after our Sept show. There will be a flyer coming out in the near future. Riders $135 Audi-

tors $30, includes lunch. Contact Syndy Cunningham 928-830-9329.

Cal Cooper,Cave Creek,AZ - Cal has bred and trained American Quarter Horses since

1975. Cal's clients, amateurs, and youth have garnered world championships in many disciplines

which include: working cow horse, reining, western riding, and trail. Cal also trained 1999 AQHA

Superhorse, Look Who's Larkin. Cal is an Arizona native born to an Arizona ranching family. His

roots are strong in the foundation of the American Quarter Horse. Cal credits his success to his

coaches and mentors, including Jim Paul, John Hoyt, and Don Dodge.

News Flash! Mary Rose (our Trail & Ranch Riding Judge for May 12th show ) Just won the

3-day Craig Cameron EXCA Challenge (March 9-11) with one horse and was 4th with her other Horse.

Congratulations Mary Rose !! (EXCA + Extreme Cowboy Association)

Western Extravaganza

Benefit Fundraising Event for Horses with H.E.A.R.T.

WDAAZ is proud supporter of this awesome program!!

Horses with Heart History

Horses with Heart had a very humble beginning in 1993 when Vickie Stuart’s dream to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in therapeutic and recreational horseback riding came true. She held riding sessions on weekends and during school breaks at the S Bar & J Ranch in Chino Valley. “Buddy”, a Quarter horse, was the first donated horse in the program.

In 1996, Trudy Chapman-Radley reorganized Horses with Heart, became its first Executive Director and became a PATH, Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship formerly NARHA) Certified Instructor. Sessions were moved to the ranch on Cherry Circle in Dewey where more horses joined the program.

HwH then moved to the Whistle Stop Ranch in Dewey on Highway 69. In 2002, an arena cover was com-pleted. In 2003, covers over the horse stalls were installed adding shade and protection for all of our HwH horses. In this same year, Zeph was named PATH, Intl. (NARHA) Region 10 horse of the year. HwH also participated in the 4th of July Parade and Happy Hearts Rodeo. In 2004, the HwH Special Olympics Eques-trian Team was formed and Pam Berry became its Head Coach.

In 2007 and HwH hired an Executive Director who assisted HwH in securing a grant from the AZ Diamond-backs Foundation specifically for our Capital Campaign Project, our own home. The year of 2008 was a year of explosive growth for HwH. The number of participants served increased by 12%, the number of volunteers increased by 22% and Board membership increased by 50%.

After nine years at the Whistle stop, HwH moved temporarily to the 5M Ranch in Chino to await the pur-chase of a new home. The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce voted Horses with Heart the non-profit of the year and we grew our PATH Intl Certified Instructor Team.

In 2010, a new program was launched…Heroes and Horses for veterans and HwH purchased property in Chino Valley, AZ.The senior’s program, Silver Saddle was initiated at this time. Trudy Chapman-Radley was awarded PATH, Intl. “Instructor of the Year” for our PATH Intl Region 10 and then for the entire Inter-national organization.

In 2012, HwH moved to its new headquarters, “The Gateway to Chino”, just south of the roundabout on Route 89 N. Much work was completed to enable HwH to move all twelve horses to their new home and to hold all of our riding sessions on our new property. The new arena cover was erected; all of our portable buildings moved and put in place; a Trail to Adventure installed by Eagle Scout, Jeremy Reber; and much, much more.

Horses with Heart continues to make strides to complete the brick Pathway to Hope currently in phase two of installation and many other features on the property including landscaping . Horses with Heart was hon-ored to host the Spring Special Olympic State Equine Games in 2013. We are thrilled that in 2015 one of our Special Olympics Riders, Jeremiah Schedlock was selected to compete as one of 10 riders representing the US at the SO World Games in Los Angeles. Jeremiah came home with a Gold and a Bronze medal plus a new-found confidence and desire to give back to the HwH Special Olympics community.

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WESTERN DRESSAGE SHOW ETIQUETTE Featured, The Journey (WDAA website) Share

By Heidi & Kelly Adams of Grass Roots Western Dressage

BEFORE THE SHOW

1. Know the rules.

The rulebook is so important to Western Dressage. It puts everyone on a level playing field and is very educational as

well. Download it, Print it and Read it. If you have questions find a knowledgeable person to ask, or post your ques-

tions in the WDAA Social Corral or other available groups. I have a pack I take to each show and it contains the tests

and rules. It is very handy for anyone with questions.

Make sure the bit and equipment your using is legal. Also check your attire. You have enough to worry about when

you get to a show without the added stress of changing equipment so your test will count.

Western Dressage is a group sport and we all need to be supportive of the people we ride with. After you read the

rules and find that one of your friends is using illegal equipment let them know and show them the rules. Help them

to find equipment that is legal or change the piece of their attire that doesn’t follow the rules.

As will all rulebooks there are controversies. If someone approaches you with questions PLEASE stick to the current

rules. Don’t go off on what rules you don’t like and why they should be changed. There is a time and place to submit

rule changes and it isn’t to the person in front of you that is new and learning. Be supportive of the discipline and

the individuals that compete. We are very lucky to have such an incredible discipline to call our own. Be the face of

camaraderie and support. People have enough drama in their lives and that is why they found Western Dressage

and the incredible partnerships, both human and equine, within the discipline we have all come to expect and ap-

preciate.

2. Entries:

Get your entries in on time and complete. I can tell you from lots of experience that one of the hardest shows to or-

ganize is a Dressage/Western Dressage show. It isn’t like a barrel race or Pleasure class where you can add another

entry on the fly. Timing is Everything and WD shows run on down to the minute timing.

If you and your friend are calling for each other let the organizers know BEFORE the show. If you have a tack change

or are helping someone else change let them know that as well. I’ve spent HOURS working on the schedule so that

the show runs smooth and the judge doesn’t get behind. ( continued on next page )

If you and your friend are calling for each other let the organizers know BEFORE the show. If you have a tack change or

are helping someone else change let them know that as well. I’ve spent HOURS working on the schedule so that the

show runs smooth and the judge doesn’t get behind.

There is nothing more stressful from the judge’s point of view than running behind schedule. There is no way to catch

up.

The schedule will ALWAYS be posted days before the show. If you need a time change let the organizers know as soon

as possible so that adjustments can be made. These people are working very hard to make sure you have a great show.

Show them the respect they deserve and have earned by being flexible and proactive. Please don’t wait until the day of

the show.

AT THE SHOW

3. Stewards

These people are walking rulebooks – it is their job to know. Please show them respect. If you have a question on equip-

ment approach them before the show starts because if you have your bit checked after your test and it is not legal your

test will not count.

4. Be ready before your scheduled time.

The schedule has been out for days so be respectful and ready to ride before your scheduled time. There are cases

when the show runs ahead of schedule. Pay attention. You don’t have to ride before your scheduled time but please be

aware of how the show is running. If it is ahead of schedule and you want to wait until your time let the steward know.

5. Right before your test.

Some shows will let you warm up in the ring while the judge is finishing with the ride before yours – Others require you

to stay out until the bell rings. Know the procedure before you enter. Have your caller in place and ready to go.

6. Riding your test

Enter the ring as soon as possible after the bell. You do have 45 seconds but please don’t go out of your way to use all of

them. You have lots of time while the judge is scoring the previous test for your warm up.

At the end of your test take a few steps forward, turn and exit the ring. There is no need for you to walk up to the judge

and it only wastes valuable time. Respect the judge and let them score your test.

7. Stay out of the Officials way

During the show respect what I like to call the 40’ rule. Stay 40’ away from the entrance gate and 40’ from the Judge

and Scribe. There is lots of room around a Western Dressage ring to watch from. Find an area away from the officials so

that they can do their jobs to the best of their abilities.

8. If you see a way to help PLEASE STEP UP.

Putting on a Western Dressage show is a HUGE job. Setting up the ring and taking it down is much easier with help.

When you finish your tests ask if there is a job that will help make the show run smoother. I have had people standing

around waiting for the final scores tapping their toes while a couple of people are pulling down the ring. Step up and