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Winter Newsletter Issue # 65 Visit our website mainedressagesociety.org Maine Dressage Society is a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO) and all members are automatically USDF Group Members (GMs) For USDF Participating Membership, members must apply directly to USDF. 2010 0Maine Dressage Society Board of Directors President Bryn Walsh 97 Miles Rd., Newburgh Maine 04444 Webmaster [email protected] 234-2147 Vice Pres/ Gretchen Shantar 1552 Pownal Rd Auburn Maine 04210 [email protected] 576-5934 Sec/ Cheryl Peaslee 12 Ayrshire Ridge, Pittston Me 04345 Newsletter [email protected] 582-0762 Treasurer/ Tammi Brown PO Box 283 Bradley Maine 04411 tammib71@msn,com A horse will never tire of a rider who possesses both tact and sensitivity because he will never be pushed beyond his possibilities.
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Winter Newsletter
Issue # 65
Visit our website mainedressagesociety.org
Maine Dressage Society is a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO) and all members are automatically USDF Group Members (GMs) For USDF Participating Membership, members must apply directly to USDF.
2010 0Maine Dressage Society Board of Directors
President Bryn Walsh 97 Miles Rd., Newburgh Maine 04444
Webmaster [email protected] 234-2147
Vice Pres/ Gretchen Shantar 1552 Pownal Rd Auburn Maine 04210
[email protected] 576-5934
Sec/ Cheryl Peaslee 12 Ayrshire Ridge, Pittston Me 04345
Newsletter [email protected] 582-0762
Treasurer/ Tammi Brown PO Box 283 Bradley Maine 04411
tammib71@msn,com
A horse will never tire of a rider who possesses both tact and sensitivity because
he will never be pushed beyond his possibilities.
Message from the MDS President
We went for our first barn trail ride the other day and it was still February! This winter has been
such a gift! Warm temperatures and mild snow accumulation has led to bare roads, easier win-
ter work loads, and that hint of excitement for the
season ahead. Around the barn everyone is so excited about the show schedule we have set.
Memberships are renewed, show clothes have been arranged and re-arranged, and riders are
starting to think about riding those tests again! Everyone has set
their seasonal goals and are hard at work to make sure they are ready for the first show- that’s
just around the corner! I hope that excitement has infected your barns too! It’s so fun to be a
part of that and to let it rejuvenate you! We have a
full schedule of shows between MDS and USDF! It promises to be a great year!
The 2009 awards banquet was another perfect end to the season. Beth Brainerd and her daugh-
ters, Laura and Amanda, always do such a wonderful job! It’s a ton of work that lasts the whole
show season long. Please be sure to thank them when you see
them out and about!
MDS hosted Session A of Part 1 of the L judges program in February. It was a huge success!
We had 30 participants and around 30 auditors- the biggest class in USDF history so far! Pine-
land Farms was very generous with their facility and was integral
in producing such a great program! Thank you so much to them! Participants, auditors, and the
teaching judge all had a wonderful time! Session B will be coming up in April, with Session C
in May. Stay tuned to the website for more updates! We still
need some more demo riders for both weekends! Please let us know if you can help out!
We apologize that the omnibus isn’t out yet! There have been some minor complications that
have since been resolved. The omnibus should be to you shortly! Remember to check the MDS
website for the 2010 show schedule and updates! Puckerbrush leads
off the show season on April 4th!
Just a reminder that we are really trying to make MDS a more ―green‖ organization. You can do
your part by viewing the newsletter online. All members will receive an email when the news-
letter is available to be seen at www.mainedressagesociety.org .
Please help us keep the environment healthy and cut costs for MDS by selecting the email
newsletter option on your membership forms!
Happy Spring! I hope to see you down centerline soon!
Bryn Walsh
USDF ―L‖ Education Program
Sponsored by: Maine Dressage Society
At the Pineland Farms Equestrian Center,
New Gloucester Maine
L Program Part 1 ―The Judges Perspective‖
Session B: April 10 & 11 2010 with Trenna Atkins
Judging Criteria for Gaits & Paces, Movements & Figures
Session C: May 29 & 30, 2010 with Sandy Howard
Basics & the Collective Marks- Gaits, Impulsion, Submission & the Rider
Participant Application Form and Silent Auditors Forms can be found in the back of this news
letter or on the MDS web site.
Participants must send in the application and money at the time of registration as follows:
B:April 10&11, 2010 cost $250 due before April 2, 2010
C: May 29&30, 2010 cost $250 due before May 21, 2009
Silent Auditors are welcome. The cost is, $50.00 for each week end and must be sent in with
an application, by the due dates on the form.
Lunch will be provided for an additional fee of $8.00 please enclose with payment.
For more information please contact : Gretchen Shantar 1552 Pownal Rd, Auburn ME 04210
Phone: (207) 576-5934 cell Email: [email protected]
MDS is proud to bring this educational opportunity to you! We hope to see
you at the Pineland Farms Equestrian Center.
Dressage training Riders seat, aids and position
In dressage, the rider uses his weight, legs and seat to influence the horse. These are known as the “aids”. In order to use the aids correctly, the rider’s body must be aligned
and balanced. From a side view, the ear, shoulder, hip and heel of the rider should in a straight line at the halt.
From the back, the rider should sit evenly on both seat bones and the length of the stirrups should be the same. By shifting his hips and his weight, the rider can ask the horse to move in different di-rections and step into different gaits. In simplest terms, the rider should have his hips do what he wants the horse’s hips to do and his shoulders do what he wants the horse’s shoulders to do.
For more specific information about the rider seat and aids, you might consider read-ing the following books available in the USDF bookstore:
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Deadlines for the news letters are as follow;
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Please send your news to [email protected] for the next newsletter! I look forward to
hearing you.
Did you change your address??? Please contact Cheryl Peaslee at
[email protected] to keep your Maine Dressage news coming!
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Upcoming MDS Meeting Dates:
These are open meetings. All MDS members are welcome to come.
Tuesday, April 20th @ 6:30 pm. The Maine Farm Bureau in Augusta
Tuesday, September 21st @ 6:30pm . The Maine Farm Bureau in Augusta
Sunday, January 30th 2011 @ 10:00 am @ the Senator Inn in Augusta
Reminder Page
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MDS thanks Gretchen Shantar for all of her hard work on the ―L‖ Judge program. She was
highly praised by Lois Yukins the instructor /judge for the A session. We had 30 Partici-
pants, 15 volunteer demo riders and 25 silent auditors. This was a great turn out and we
hope you can join us for the next 2 sessions.
The B session will be held April 10 & 11 at Pinelands Farm with Trenna Atkins as the
instructor / judge. She will be lecturing on the ―Judging Criteria for Gaits & Paces, Move-
ments & Figures‖
The C session is May 29 & 30 also at Pinelands Farm with Sandy Howard as the instruc-
tor/ judge. Her topic will be ―Basics & the Collective Marks- Gaits, Impulsion, Submission
& the Rider.‖
If you have any questions on the L judge program being held at Pineland Farms Equestrian
Center , please contact Gretchen through email [email protected]. Or see more
details on page 3 of this news letter.
Photos by Robyn Cuffey
CMDA NEWS
CMDA Officers 2009
President: Wadean Chadwick 375-6658 [email protected]
Vice President: Cheryl Peaslee 582-0762 [email protected]
Treasurer: Kelley Moore 592-5101 [email protected]
Secretary: Karen Dewitt 522-9364 [email protected]
CMDA Directors for MDS
Carol Poulin- Taylor 207-353-8587 H 207-353-8533 W [email protected]
Cheryl Peaslee 207-582-0762 H 207-582-2330 W [email protected]
Elizabeth Owens 207-725-1204
Laurie Lee (alt) 207-395-4986 H [email protected]
Paula Bonarrigo (alt) 207-737-4432 [email protected]
Jamie Luke (alt) 207-729-5251 H 757-647-2203 C [email protected]
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At our last meeting we worked on establishing dates for our 2010 shows. We are tentatively
planning to have 4 shows, with one of them being our Annual Sport Horse Breeders show, on
August 21, 2010 at Esprit Equestrian Center Durham with Peter Hanson as our judge, and a
riding clinic will be held the next day. For more info please contact Cheryl Peaslee at
Schooling show dates are:
May 16 at Esprit Equestrian Center, Durham (ride re-ride)
Judge
June 27 at Pittston Fair grounds, Pittston
Judge; Sandra Beaulieu
September 12 at Esprit Equestrian Center Durham
Saturday May 1st we are holding a riding clinic with Susanne Hamilton at Esprit Equestrian
center in Durham. For more information please contact Karen DeWitt at
CENTRAL MAINE DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION
2009 YEAR END AWARD RESULTS
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL SENIOR
Pscilla – Elizabeth Owens 71.75% Kennebec Starwalker – Rebecca Totten 61.00%
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL JUNIOR
FYI – Brianna Newton 69.75%
TRAINING LEVEL SENIOR
Ms. Alexandra – Karen DeWitt 68.79% Pregelherz – Carol Poulin-Taylor 67.23% Kandinsky D’Esprit – Carol Poulin-Taylor 66.00% Irish Nobility – Heather Webster 61.20%
TRAINING LEVEL JUNIOR
FYI – Brianna Newton 65.22%
FIRST LEVEL OPEN
Kandinsky D’Esprit – Carol Poulin-Taylor 65.67% Trio’s Graciella HMF - Carol Poulin-Taylor 61.97%
SECOND LEVEL OPEN
Mistral – Patti Swan 61.19%
GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR
Pscilla - Elizabeth Owens
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR
Ms. Alexandra – Karen DeWitt
GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR
FYI – Brianna Newton
.EMDA meeting 2/10/10 6pm at Betsy Hudson's house
in attendance: C. Elia, M. Lagerklint, B. Hudson, J. Dion-Buswell,
K. Mitchell, V. Philpot, G. McCormick
I. Minutes of old meeting
- Gunnar Ostergaard clinic is still in discussion
- Bryn will act as show chair for the rider un show at Puckerbrush 8/8, Kris Nicola will run the EMDA
show at Stepping Stone 9/9 but will not be rider run
- a show chair is still needed for the June 13th show, Betsy can do it if necessary but she will need help,
Kitty & Val offered to help as well
- fun show is still in question
- Omnibus entries are in
II. Treasurer's report
- approximately $4200.00 in account now
- a question was raised about how to handle members of multiple clubs ie: should they get a discount (by
not having to pay MDS dues twice) or pay full membership fees. EMDA would need to change by-laws to
allow this
III Old business
- none declared
IV Committee reports
A. show chair: June 13th show is a rider run show at Whispering Pines judged by Chris Joost. August 8th
show is at Puckerbrush with Carol Poulin-Taylor judging. Bryn will be show chair for this show and will
post duties aong with times on the website. September 9th show at Stepping Stone is not rider run but will
be for EMDA benefit. Kris Nicola will show chair. A volunteer is still needed for the June show chair posi-
tion.
President: Betsy Hudson, 322 West Broadway, Bangor 04401, 207-942-5940, [email protected]
Vice President: Val Philpot, 1077 Main Road, Bradford, ME 04410; 207-327-2951; [email protected]
Secretary: Cassie Elia, 2023 Essex Street Bangor, ME 04401-2112; 207-262-0133; [email protected]
Treasurer: Kitty Mitchell, 75 Haley Road, Winterport, ME 04496; 207-525-4435; [email protected] Show Chairperson:
Clinic Chairperson: Gail McCormack, 11 Mack Hill, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426, 207-564-7046; [email protected]
Rep.-at-Large: Jessica Dion-Buswell, 491 Jarvis Gore Drive, Eddington, ME 04428; 207- 843-5120;
Year-End Awards: Bryn Walsh, 97 Miles Road Newburgh, ME 04444 , (207) 234-2147 [email protected]
Website Coordinator: Marianne Lagerklint, 17 Charles St., Orono, ME 04473, 207-866-0405, [email protected] EMDA Rep. to MDS:Betsy Hudson [see above]
Bryn Walsh [see above]
Becky Clark, 167 Broadway Apt. B., Bangor, ME 04401, (207) 478-2097 [email protected]
EMDA NEWS
A policy for the event of show cancellation will be examined i.e. rescheduling vs. cancellation
B. Clinics: May 23rd is the Free clinic (to EMDA members) with Michelle Coad. A venue has not yet been
chosen, possibilities are Whispering Pines or East Ridge.
Gail is requesting suggestions for clinicians and also for feedback on clinicians EMDA uses
C. Membership: is at 60 people paid
D. L Graduate program/MDS: The A section was presented at Pineland Equestrian Center in New
Gloucester. There were 30 participants and 30 auditors. Several EMDA members were participants.
V New Business
- newsletter deadline is March 1st
- MDS would like to post year-end awards recipients on the website
- an offer will be refreshed to offer scholarships for a clinic
- Regarding a basket for the MDS silent auction, EMDA members may choose to donate items if
they choose
Next meeting is scheduled for April 5th at Betsy's
CHECK OUT THE MDS WEBSITE!
Bryn has done a great job. Need tests? Download them at www.mainedressagesociety.org
CLINICS!
Gail MacCormack has been working on a number of clinics for us. Thanks, Gail!
Our first clinic will be at Serendipity Farm in Glenburn. The clinician will be Michelle Coad. Originally from Illinois, Michelle grew up for most of younger life in Waterville, Maine. She originally
started her riding with Sharon Poulin in dressage. From there, Michelle rode with some familiar names in
Maine dressage, extensively with Judy Westlake and Christine Joost.
In 1998 , Michelle continued her riding journey with Gina Krueger, a USDF Instructor, and was
hooked on her clear communication skills.
In 2009, Michelle left her job as a chemical engineer and has pursued her riding career full time working for
Gina Krueger in Georgia.
Michelle provides instruction in "classical" dressage and a term she refers to as "relationship"
dressage, adhering to the dressage training pyramid. She likes to keep the interaction between horse, rider
and instructor enjoyable as they learn.
SHOWS
We have three shows set up for next season. The June 13th Show is a Rider-Run Show and will be at Whis-
pering Pines. The judge will be Chris Joost. Our second show will be at Puckerbrush on August 8th with
Carol Poulin-Taylor judging. Bryn asked to be listed as Show Chair. She will post duties along with times
on the Puckerbrush website. Our third show will be September 19th at Stepping Stone Farms. Kris Nicola
has volunteered to be the show chair for that. She will run it as a EMDA Benefit, but it is not Rider Run.
Hooray! As we go to press, we are asking for a volunteer to chair the June show. If we have none, I will
organize that. Plan on sending the applications to me, Betsy Hudson, 322 West Broadway, Bangor, ME
04401. E-mail: [email protected]. Please call for ride times after 6:00 p.m. on June 10th.
These are Rider-Run Shows and you should expect to be assigned some show responsibility. You
may have a friend or family member perform them but, please do your part.
NEXT EMDA BOARD MEETING
The next board meeting will be held on Monday, April 5th at 322 West Broadwayt at 6:00 p.m. in
Bangor. Please call beforehand if you wish to attend, as date is subject to change. 207-942-5940
YEAR-END AWARDS
Please note that to qualify as junior riders for EMDA 2010 membership and Year-End
Awards, riders must be under 18 years of age as of January 1st of the show season. Riders must also
be EMDA members by the date of the first Rider-Run show.
From Both Ends of the Reins
As one ponders the upcoming show season, the first challenge is the slow planned progress
towards getting that pot-bellied, fuzzy hay-eater into show shape The transformation is so miracu-
lous - as are many quiet wonders of life.
It has been fun as I write this to enjoy the winter olympics, the world's top athletes flying
through the air with feigned ease. How thrilling to interact with ice, snow or a snowboard which pas-
sively (relatively speaking) cooperates with the participants.
The horse has been named the key to conquering the western hemisphere. The success of
Napoleon's armies was credited to the care he gave to training his horses and their riders. One can
read of the millions of dollars certain research programs have spent trying to invent a vehicle that can
travel in varied terrain, haul loads, provide it's own energy source...and look in your pasture. There
it is. Except, you can't turn a key and steer it. You have to learn tact, humility, and give and
take. And after decades of riding, one still has those moments when the horse turns to you and says,
―Thanks, it took you long enough to learn that!‖
For us with a passion for our horses, the community we share is also a blessing. Take time at
our shows and clinics to offer a helping hand and give a word of thanks.
2009 EMDA year end awards
Intro Jr
1 Molly Worcester Lollipop GPF 68.000%
2 Mika Tai McKinney Alpine Ridge 63.500%
3 Gabby Fevens Roundys Roan Ranger 61.750%
Intro Sr
1 Valerie Philpot Jack of All Trades 67.500%
2 Jerilyn Blethen Majik 65.000%
3 Alison LaCourse Conversano Vantano 64.500%
4 Karin Giordano Blues Art In Motion 63.000%
5 Linda Johnson Disco Dancer 62.750%
Training Jr
1 Whitney Sargent Take Me Higher 64.700%
2 Mika Tai McKinney Alpine Ridge 62.000%
3 Emma Oppewall Puttin‘ On The Fritz 60.435%
4 Frannie Howard-Girard Dottie 58.800%
4 Shelby Wheeler Double Stuffed Oreo 58.800%
5 Gabby Fevens Roundys Roan Ranger 58.695%
6 Devin Brown-Hammond Princess Fiona 58.035%
7 Morgan Williams Sherman 57.800%
Training Sr
1 Valerie Philpot Jack of All Trades 63.388%
2 Jerilyn Blethen Majik 62.500%
3 Amy McRae Countess of Denmark 60.800%
4 Tammi Brown Superior Co-Ed 60.617%
5 Karin Giordano Blues Art In Motion 60.100%
6 Kathleen Fox Ray 59.130%
7 Karin Giordano Huslers Black Blaze 57.750%
First Jr
1 Lydie Worcester My Excelerator 67.894%
2 Emma Oppewall Puttin‘ On The Fritz 61.000%
3 Becca Bourgoine J‘Adore 60.853%
4 Roseanna LaCourse Serra bint Kiyara 59.411%
First Sr
1 Paula Foote Misbehavin 67.600%
2 Annette Bowen Waterford Viceroy 63.428%
3 Gail McCormack Orpheus 62.368%
4 Karin Giordano Huslers Black Blaze 60.417%
Second Level and Above
1 Bryn Walsh No Limit (4th) 61.860%
2 Gail McCormack Orpheus (2nd) 61.578%
3 Betsy Hudson Tekla (2nd) 60.000%
4 Judy Lenihan Silhouette Star (2nd) 59.166%
5 Becca Bourgoine (Jr) J‘Adore (2nd ) 56.842%
Musical Freestyle
1 Lydie Worcester My Excelerator (1st) 71.400%
2 Annette Bowen Waterford Viceroy (1st) 65.833%
The Lavelli Trophy (1st year at first level): Gail McCormack
The Leonardi Trophy: Whitney Sargent
The Mary Kate Davitt Award (given to a training level senior who demonstrates sports-
manship and compassion for the sport of dressage): Tammi Brown
NMDA NEWS Northern Maine Dressage Association
President: Michelle Zambrano 564-8992
Vice-President: Lydia Rose 564-3499
Secretary: Stacia Russell 564-3080
Treasurer: Laurie Harvey 564-3598
Show Chair: Alison LaCourse 343-2270
Activities Chair: Elisha Harvey 343-2170
Awards Chair: Brad Snow 327-2622
Junior Rep: Sadie Zambrano
Spring is almost here and it‘s time to get horse & rider in shape!
NMDA may be a new chapter in MDS, but we have a large variety of clinics and activities
planned to help get you back in the saddle.
Mark Your Calendars for the following dates:
Sunday March 21st 6:30 pm at Stone Ridge Stables - Un mounted clinic on Biomechanics of
Horse & Rider with clinician Stacia Russell.
**This is Free of Charge, please bring a finger type food to share**
Contact Stacia Russell at 564-3080 or at [email protected]
by Wednesday, 3/17/10, if interested in attending.
Friday & Saturday March 26th & 27th at East Ridge Stables –―Making the Movements Count: Geometry +
Gymnastics = Your Best Test, Intro through 2nd Level”.
Clinician Jaeme Ahern
**See attached clinic registration form for details or contact Michelle Zambrano at
564-8992 or at [email protected]**
Sunday April 11th
at East Ridge Stables – Judging Clinic with Sandra Beaulieu
**See attached clinic registration form for details or contact Michelle Zambrano at
564-8992 or at [email protected]**
Saturday May 8th
at Isaac Royal Farm – un mounted clinic on Musical Kur – ―How to select
music and develop your ride‖ with Lydia Rose.
***Watch for further information on this clinic***
REMEMBER Our 2010 Show Dates:
NMDA will host 4 shows for 2010 show season as follows: Saturday June 26, 2010 East Ridge Stables L Judge Chris Joost
Saturday July 17, 2010 Infinity Farm – L Judge Carol Poulin-Taylor
Saturday August 21, 2010 Stone Ridge Stables – L Judge Susanne Hamilton Saturday September
4, 2010 Isaac Royal Farm - L Judge Deanna Thompson
NMDA CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM
DRESSAGE CLINIC
With Jaeme Ahern
Making the Movements Count: Geometry + Gymnastics = Your Best Test, Intro through 2nd Level.
Friday March 26th and Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at East Ridge Stables
**Friday evening lecture followed by ride on Saturday**
RIDER’S NAME _____________________
HORSE_________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________________
PHONE___________________
E-MAIL_________________________
INDICATE Choice (please circle) Friday night lecture only Starts at 6:30 pm $10.00
Saturday audit of rides only $15.00
Non – riding combo (Friday night lecture & Saturday audit of rides) $20.00
Saturday lesson (includes Friday evening lecture) $40.00
Please indicate level: (Please circle) Intro Training First Second
Registration Policy: Registration of this clinic with payment must be received by March 20th.
Entries accepted on a first come first serve basis, with members getting first slots.
WARNING - Under Maine law, an equine professional has limited liability for an injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of
equine activities.
The undersigned owner, rider, and signing parent or guardian hereby agrees: I am fully aware that horse sports and competition involve inherent dangerous risk and I expressly assume any and all risks of injury or loss
suffered during or in connection with the clinic and I agree to release the dressage club, or other organization sponsoring this competition,
their officers, directors, employees, members or agents, and the owners and managers of the grounds where this event is held, from any loss, damage, liability or injury arising out of or resulting from this clinic or rider’s participation or entry therein, whether or not such injury or
loss resulted directly or indirectly from the negligent acts or omissions of the management of the competition, their officers, directors,
employees, members or agents, and the owners and managers of the grounds where this event is held. In the event of injury to the rider or rider’s animal permission is hereby granted for emergency medical treatment for rider or rider’s animal.
I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the dressage club or other organization sponsoring this competition, the manage-ment of the clinic, and their officers, directors, employees, members or agents, and the owners and managers of the grounds where this event
is held from and against any and all claims for loss, damages, liability, injury, or death, however caused, resulting directly or indirectly
from the rider’s entry or participation in this clinic or from acts or omissions of rider or rider’s agents. I further agree to be subject to the rules of the dressage club or other organization sponsoring this competition.
Rider Signature_____________________________________ Print Name
________________________________ Date _________
f Rider is under 18
Parent or Guardian Signature __________________________ Print Name
________________________________ Date _________
*** PLEASE MAIL THIS COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND YOUR CHECK MADE PAY-
ABLE TO NMDA TO:
Michelle Zambrano 356 Range Road Atkinson, Me. 04426
Phone: 564-8992 e-mail: [email protected]
SMDA is busy with plans for the 2010 season. We had a great year in 2009, and we are looking forward to kick-
ing off another successful season.
SMDA Banquet
In January we held our annual awards banquet at The Captain’s Galley in Old Orchard Beach. We had a great
turnout with 55 attendees. In addition to presenting our year end awards, our big highlight of the evening was a
slide show and presentation made by Taylor Noonan. Taylor is a 17 year old High School Senior who in 2009
participated in the North American Junior Rider/Young Rider Championships held at the Kentucky Horse Park. It
was inspiring to hear about Taylor’s journey to qualify and prepare for this big event, and we are so proud of her
for this major accomplishment.
Clinic – Breaking out of Intro and Training Levels
SMDA is sponsoring a clinic with Heidi Hauri-Gill on March 20. The focus of this clinic is to help riders move up
from Intro and Training Levels. Many of our SMDA riders are successfully showing at Intro and Training Level
and starting to think about moving up. We’re really looking forward to this clinic as the opportunity for some fo-
cused training to help riders develop consistent canter transitions and leads for the Intro to Training Level transi-
tion, and for our Training Level riders to get tips on sitting the trot, lengthenings, and the overall transition to First
Level frame and movement. The clinic will be held at Photo Finish Farm in Buxton, ME, and auditors are wel-
come ($10 at the door).
SMDA Spring Clinic with Heather Blitz
On May 1-2 we are hosting a clinic with Heather Blitz. This will be a big event, and we’re very excited and
pleased to be holding the clinic at Pineland Farms Equestrian Center. Heather Blitz is an international Grand Prix
rider plus a popular clinician in Europe, Denmark and the USA and often teams up with Mary Wanless and Hillary
Clayton. She has been in Europe for the last 3 years competing against the best in the world and often finishing
near the top. Heather focuses on the effect of the riders body and aids on the horse at all levels, and teaches in a
clear and easy to understand system of training to riders of all levels. She had an article published in
SMDA NEWS President Robyn Cuffey 929-6562 [email protected]
V. president Wendy Brunson 839-2114 [email protected]
Secretary Susan Pendleton 929-4991 [email protected]
Treasurer Beverly Dudley 642-3696 [email protected]
Directors Rebecca Jones [email protected]
Gloria Steiger 929-8746 [email protected]
Nadia Kozair [email protected]
Gwyneth McPherson [email protected]
Gretchen Shantar [email protected]
Paulette Shields 839-6867 [email protected]
Jane Tremlett [email protected]
Megan Rich [email protected]
the November 2009 issue of Dressage Today. For more information, including rider applications and auditor regis-
tration forms, please see our website www.southernmainedressage.com.
2010 Schooling Show Schedule
We are also gearing up for our 2010 show season. This year we will be holding four schooling shows at the Hollis
Equestrian Park on May 16, June 13, August 1 and September 19. All shows will be held at the Hollis Equestrian
Park. We are really pleased that in addition to our regular SMDA shows, there will be three additional SMDA-
affiliated schooling shows. Pineland Farms will be hosting two SMDA-affiliated schooling shows on April 18 and
October 17. Additionally, the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization (SPHO) will be hosting an SMDA-
affiliated show on July 18 at the Hollis Equestrian Park. These additional SMDA-affiliated shows will allow peo-
ple additional opportunities to get scores towards SMDA year-end awards.
―Open Ride Day‖ at the Hollis Equestrian Park
To help riders and their horses gain experience and reduce show ring jitters, we are planning to hold an ―Open
Ride Day‖ at the Hollis Equestrian Park on the day before our May show. The objective will be to allow riders to
come in and school in the arena on the day before the show in a relaxed environment. The dressage arena will be
set up in the morning and left up during the day. SMDA members can come and use the facility, practice their
tests, etc. for a minimal fee. Please check our website for details.
SMDA Grant Program
Over the years, SMDA has made donations to various causes, including our 2008 donation to the Hollis Equestrian
Park to help pay for the major upgrade made to the facility’s warm-up ring, and our 2009 donation to the Young
Riders program and several riders participating in the Dressage for Kids event. This year we decided to make this
a more formal process to make sure that SMDA Grant money is distributed in a fair manner to the most deserving
dressage-related causes. More information on the SMDA Grant program and applications may be found on our
website.
Volunteers
Last but not least, no communication from SMDA is complete without our standard plea for volunteers! We have
a lot of exciting things going on in the club, and it takes a lot of ―horsepower‖ to make it happen. The following
are needed:
Manager for our August 1 Schooling Show
Ring crews – set up crew for our June, August, and September shows (takes about 1-2 hours late Saturday
afternoon on the day before the shows)
Scribes – half day sessions at our four schooling shows (a great learning opportunity!)
Ring Stewards and Runners – help out for a half day at one of our shows – no experience necessary!
Please consider giving back to SMDA and contact any of our SMDA Board of Directors if you’re interested/
willing to help us as a volunteer!
WESTERN MAINE DRESSAGE AND EVENTING
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Cassi Martin PO Box 404 Buckfield, ME 04220
(207)890-2606 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Pat Martin PO Box 722 Norway, ME 04268
(207)890-3112 [email protected]
SECRETARY: Kate Holden 67 Bill Howe Rd. Norway, ME 04268 (207)743-6546
TREASURER/ MEMBERSHIP: Beth Brainerd 67 Bill Howe Rd. Norway, ME 04268
(207)743-6546 [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Pat Martin Beth Brainerd ,Cassi Martin ,Stephanie Hatcher, Kate Holden ,Tina Brooks-
Nichols
WMDEA NEWS
Greetings!
WMDEA has had a successful 2009, which was wrapped up on date Jan 24 (Sunday)
at the annual year end awards and meeting hosted by Laura Falconer at lookout farm. First I
would like to extend an congratulations to all that participated and won awards! Scores were
incredibly competitive this year, which I find indicative of the growth of Maine’s dressage
riders. I would also like to extend a big thank you to Cassie Martin, who did such a lovely
job of organizing and running the awards program.
Moving on to club business, Cassie Martin has stepped down as club president and
Kate Holden Agreed to take on the role. Sandy Snow also agreed to take on the job of club
secretary. Beth Brainerd and Pat Martin are continuing as treasurer and vice president respec-
tively
As we enter a new year, we are hoping to be offering some additional educational and
entertainment opportunities for club members. One of our projects is an adult camp weekend
that will include a clinician, as well as other activities, to make for a fun and educational
weekend. We are also hoping to be hosting clinicians for all age groups and riding levels.
Our next meeting will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 17,2010 at OT to play
in Norway. For directions or for additional information please email me at holdenkath-
[email protected] . Please join us to share any ideas and to let us know what you would like
to see our club doing
hope everyone can begin enjoying some warm weather, as they prepare for competi-
tion and Mud season, and that everyone has a great 2010!
-Kate Holden
WMDEA President
PSG
Amanda Brainerd Epona’s Memorial Grace 63.7%
SCHOOL HORSE
SF Nadiaa Patti Swan, Stephanie Hatcher, Brenda Millett 64.8%
COMBINED TRAINING
ELEMENTRY
Patti Swan Mistral 35.43%
OVERALL
CHAMPION JR. Brianna Newton FYI 69.5%
RES. CHAMPION JR. Caroline Feeney Stewart Little 67.7%
CHAMPION SR. Elizabeth Owens Pscilla 73%
RES. CHAMPION SR. Karen Dewitt Ms. Alexandra 71.2%
CT CHAMPION Patti Swan Mistral 35.43%
SUNSET FARM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Karen Dewitt
Maine Dressage Society proudly represents our state’s dressage enthusiasts! For more information
about a club near you, please visit our website at www.mainedressagesociety.org
Increased body awareness gives you a greater awareness of your inner self as well as your surround-
ings. Changing your habits will cultivate an ability to make clearer choices: A balanced body permits a
balanced state of mind Sally Swift
The Training Pyramid or Scale
To learn more about dressage training, you might consider attending a USDF Instructor Certification Workshop as a demo rider or auditing a USDF Adult or Jr/YR clinic.
Classifieds
Remember—classified ads are free for members! Send your information to
Cheryl Peaslee at [email protected] for the next issue! Pictures are wel-
come! You may also send you information to Bryn Walsh at [email protected]
in order for your classified to be placed on the website, also free of charge for
members!
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“WANTED: Used equestrian DVD’s and videos for Charlene Coad Memorial Equestrian Li-brary. Do you have horse DVD’s or videos collecting dust but that others could benefit from? Priority is for dressage and natural horsemanship training or exhibition, but all discipline, educational or entertainment, are of interest. Donations encouraged, payment negotiable. This will be a non-profit, self funding lending library at Downeast Dressage LLC, Bagaduce View Farm, Sedgwick , ME. Books also of interest. Please contact Michelle Coad at (207)326-4382 or [email protected].”
Chestnut, 14 Hand, 12 year old, Thoroughbred/QH mare. This mare is schooling First Level Dressage,
great gaits with a willing attitude. This talented gal would do well with an Adult amateur or Young Rider
with quiet seat and hand. Cross Ties, Trail rides, Trailers, good for vet and farrier. $2500.00 Contact Pat
207-890-3112
If you are looking for an easy going warmblood type in a small package, you need to see this guy! Maes-
tros C Sharp aka "Diesel is an athletic Arabain gelding with Bask bloodlines. He has shown first level dres-
sage, is ready to go Second level and is schooling Third level. He is quiet and easy to ride, incredibly will-
ing and forgiving. He has done western pleasure and is great on trail. He gets along will others, human and
equine. Great for vet, farrier, cross ties and trailers. He is a super Adult Amateur or Young Rider mount.
offered for a limited time at $6500.00 contact Pat 207-890-3112
Several talented schoolmasters through Fourth Level available for in barn lease. Reasonable rates, FEI
rider, trainer on site, for more information contact Pat 207-890-3112
WANTED: used vaulting surcingle. Contact Michelle Coad at (207)326-4382
Western Maine Dressage and Eventing Association and Maine Dressage Society
2010 Membership Form
The MDS/WMDEA membership year begins December 1. All memberships (except Lifetime) expire November
30. Please note that membership benefits are only in effect when your membership is active. The effective date of
membership is the date on which the application and correct dues are received by the WMDEA Treasurer. The due
date for membership dues is October 1st in order to process all the paperwork in a timely fashion for both MDS
and USDF.
__New Membership __Renewal / __Individual __Junior __Family*
A family membership qualifies one member for a group membership in USDF.
USDF Rule – all additional family members must pay an additional $8.00 and will receive supporting family
membership status. Must have birthdates for all Junior/Young Riders for USDF and year end awards.
Primary Member Name: (automatic USDF membership):__________________________
USDF #:______________________Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy):______________________
Additional Family Member:_________________________________________________
Reminder – requires an additional USDF membership fee of $8.00
USDF #:______________________Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy):______________________
Additional Family Member:_________________________________________________
Reminder – requires an additional USDF membership fee of $8.00
USDF #:______________________Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy):______________________
Street Address:___________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________State:___________Zip:_______________
Phone #:_______________________________Cell #:____________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________
~Would you like your newletter sent by email? Y/N
I would like to volunteer as (check all that apply):
__Show Secretary __Show manager (co-manager) __Ring Steward __ Scribe __Scorer
__Announcer __Runner __Show Set Up __Banquet Committee
__Adult Camp Committee __Other___________________________________________
Topic or speaker I would like to see at a clinic:___________________________________
payment: Checks Payable to WMDEA
Maine Dressage Society/ USDF-GMO due-----------------------------------$25.00 OR
Maine Dressage Society/USDF-GMO dues/after 0+//10-----------------$35.00 AND
3. WMDEA dues: Individual-----------$18.00
Junior----------------$13.00
Family---------------$23.00---------------------------------$_______ 4. USDF Supporting Memberships (families only)# __@ $8.00 each-------$______ Additional Omnibus---------------------------------# __@ $10.00 each------$_______
Send completed application and payment to:
Beth Brainerd, 67 Bill Howe Rd., Norway, ME 04268 Questions:
Phone: 207-743-6546 or email: [email protected]
NOTE: This is for WMDEA membership dues only. This is not the form for horse registrations.
MAINE DRESSAGE SOCIETY
HORSE REGISTRATION FORM
2010
Horse’s Competition Name:
(You must use this name at all MDS pointed shows to ensure that scores are credited correctly)
Owner Information:
Name
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone email
Rider Information (must be an MDS member at the time points are earned):
Name
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone # email
Club Affiliation(s): CMDA EMDA NMDA SMDA WMDEA
Jr/Young rider (21 and under)__ date of birth:_____________________
Adult Amateur__ Master (50-60)__Vintage (60+)__
Medals: __ Bronze Silver __Gold __ Platinum
Horse Information:
Year Foaled Height Color Gender
Awards Programs: (check all that apply)
___ Aged Horse ___ First Year at First Level
___ School Horse Award: riders’ names:
___Breed Award:
Breed Registration #
Registered Name
Please include copy of registration papers
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Payment enclosed: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MDS
$15.00 annual or $75.00 Lifetime
$5. owner transfer fee
Total: $
Please send this form, with payment and registration papers to:
Beth Brainerd, 67 Bill Howe Rd, Norway, ME 04268
207-743-6546 EMAIL!! [email protected]
Central Maine Dressage Association
Application for membership for 2010 season! Please submit prior to November 30, 2010
What do you get as a CMDA member? MDS Omnibus ** Automatic membership to USDF and MDS
Quarterly MDS newsletter ** Information on shows, activities and clinics in the CMDA area
Year end awards for show performance with CMDA and MDS. Please check:
__New membership __ Renewal __Individual __ Junior __ Family A family membership qualifies one person for a group membership in USDF. USDF RULE - All additional family members
must pay an additional $8.00 and will receive Supporting Family Member status.
Must have birth dates of all Junior members for USDF and year-end awards.
Primary Member Name (automatic USDF membership):______________________________
USDF #_______________ Birth Date(MM/DD/YYYY)_____________________
Add‘l Family Member ____________________________
Requires an additional USDF membership fee of $8.00
USDF #_______________ Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)____________________
Add‘l Family Member ____________________________
Requires an additional USDF membership fee of $8.00
USDF #_______________ Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)____________________
Street Address ___________________________________
City_________________________ State ______________ Zip _____________
Phone # _____________________
Email ________________________________________________
Would you like your newsletter sent by email? Y / N
I would like to volunteer as (check all that apply):
__Show Secretary __Show Manager/co-manager __Ring Steward __Scribe __Scorer
__Announcer __Runner __Show set-up __Banquet Committee __Other: _________
Topic or speaker I would like to see at a clinic/meeting:_______________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Category of Membership and Payment:
1. CMDA dues (includes MDS and USDF dues) New members do not pay the late fee!
Individual Junior Family
$35 $30 $40 $_____
Memberships renewals received after December 1, 2010 Please include the additional $10 late fee!$_____
**If you are joining more than one club for their year end awards, remember that you only owe the MDS & USDF
fees once. The dues are only $10.00 for a CMDA Individual membership if you are already a member of another
club. Family membership is $15.00***
Additional USDF supporting memberships (families only) # ___ @ $8.00 each = $_____
Additional Omnibus # ___ @ $10/each = ______ $_____
Please send completed application and check made out to CMDA then mail to Treasurer: Kelley Moore, 2 Ridge-
wood Ave. # 5, Waterville, ME 04901
*Please note that separate Horse Registration Forms/money (Checks should be made out to MDS) should be filled
out and sent directly to Beth Brainerd 67 Bill Howe Rd. Norway, ME 04268
EASTERN MAINE DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP 2010 (12/01/09-12/01/10)
―What do you as a member ‗get‘ from EMDA?‖
One free clinic offered per year - entirely subsidized by EMDA
Reduced EMDA show fees
MDS Omnibus – (available for late joiners only as supplies last)
Automatic membership of USDF and MDS
Quarterly USDF Bulletin and quarterly MDS/EMDA newsletter
Information on shows and clinics in the EMDA area
Possibility for earning awards for show performance within EMDA (included free for EMDA Awards) and
MDS (additional fee)
NOTE: Payment must be received by November 15 , 2009 to take advantage of the MDS early bird fee and the current
EMDA rate. The EMDA membership year begins December 1st. Memberships expire November 30th. The effective date of
EMDA membership is the date on which the application and correct dues are received by the EMDA treasurer. Members must
submit their dues by November 15th or will need to pay an extra $10! Memberships received after September 1st will be sent
to MDS at the end of each month.
Please check:
__New membership __ Renewal / __Individual __ Junior __ Family
(under 18 as of 1/1/10) A family membership qualifies one person for a group membership in USDF. USDF RULE - All additional family mem-
bers must pay an additional $8.00 and will receive Supporting Family Member status
Must have birthdates of all Junior members for USDF and year-end awards.
Primary Member Name (automatic USDF membership):______________________________
USDF #_______________ Birth Date(MM/DD/YYYY)_____________________
Add‘l Family Member(s) ____________________________
The additional USDF membership fee of $8.00 for the first member is included in the Family
Membership fee
USDF #_______________ Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)____________________ Street Address ___________________________________
City_________________________ State ______________ Zip _____________
Phone # _____________________ email ________________________________
Would you like your newsletter sent by email? Y / N
I would like to volunteer as _______________________
Topic or speaker I would like to see at a clinic/
meeting:_______________________________
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Category of Membership and Payment:
1. EMDA Dues (includes Maine Dressage Society and USDF Dues)
Individual Junior Family (1 full USDF membership +
one additional supporting member)
$31.00 $26.00 $44.00 $_____
2. Additional USDF supporting memberships
(Families only) #___ @ $8.00 each = ______ ______
3. Memberships received after December 15, 2009 - additional $10.00 = ______
4. Omnibus (charged for add‘l copies while supplies last) #___ @ $10.00 each = ______
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED ______ Send completed application and check payable to EMDA to: Kitty Mitchell, 75 Haley Road, Winterport, ME
04496; phone (207) 525-4435; e-mail [email protected]
~EMDA 2010 ANNUAL FREE CLINIC~ LOCATION: SERENDIPITY FARM
KENDUSKEAG ROAD GLENBURN, MAINE
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 22ND
CLINICIAN: MICHELLE COAD
THIS IS A FIRST APPLY FIRST SERVE BASIS, REGISTER TODAY! MICHELLE IS OFFERING ONE HOUR LESSONS EITHER PRIVATE OR SEMI PRIVATE DE-
PENDING ON RESPONSE OR ½ HOUR PIRVATE LONGE SESSION* FOR RIDER POSITION
RIDER NAME: _______________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________ TEL# AND E-MAIL: ___________________________ RIDER/HORSE LEVEL: ________________________ WOULD YOU PREFER A ½ LONGE SESSION*______ IF LESSONS BECOME SEMI-PRIVATE IS THERE SOMEONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO RIDE WITH? _____________________________________ WOULD YOU PREFER TO RIDE AM OR PM? _______ NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY, IF ROOM IS AVAILABLE. THERE IS A $65.00 PRIVATE LESSON FEE OR $35.00 SEMI-PRIVATE FEE TIMES WILL BE GIVEN BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 19TH. PLEASE E-MAIL/MAIL FORM TO: GAIL McCORMACK EMAIL: [email protected] 11 MACK HILL DOVER-FOXCROFT, MAINE 04426 TEL#: 207-564-7046/ 603-531-9466 WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE! *FOR LONGE SESSIONS, HORSE MUST BE QUIET AND OBEDIENT IN SIDE REINS EMDA AND ANY PARTIES RELATING TO ANY EVENT THERE OF ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THE HANDLING OR OCCURANCE ON ABOVE SAID PROPERTY. AS A RIDER, I ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILTY AND ACTIONS OF MY MYSELF, MY HORSE, MY PROPERTY. ALL IN ACCORDANCE TO MAINE LIMITED LIABILITY LAW. SIGNED_______________________________________ PRINT ________________________________________ DATE___________________ IF RIDER IS A MINOR PARENT OR GUARDIAN _____________________________
NMDA CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM Judge‘s Clinic
With Sandra Beaulieu
A Judge’s Point of View
*Ride your test followed by a lesson with the judge with an explanation of
scores and how to work on problem areas to improve that score*
Sunday April 11th, 2010 at East Ridge Stables
RIDER’S NAME _____________________ HORSE_________________
ADDRESS _____________________________PHONE___________________
E-MAIL_________________________
INDICATE Choice (please circle) Test Ride followed by 30 minute lesson $40.00
Auditing Only $20.00
Non - NMDA member fee: $5.00
Please indicate test you want to ride: Registration Policy: Registration of this clinic with payment must be received by April 7th, 2010
WARNING - Under Maine law, an equine professional has limited liability for an injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of
equine activities.
The undersigned owner, rider, and signing parent or guardian hereby agrees: I am fully aware that horse sports and competition involve inherent dangerous risk and I expressly assume any and all risks of injury or loss
suffered during or in connection with the clinic and I agree to release the dressage club, or other organization sponsoring this competition,
their officers, directors, employees, members or agents, and the owners and managers of the grounds where this event is held, from any loss, damage, liability or injury arising out of or resulting from this clinic or rider’s participation or entry therein, whether or not such injury or
loss resulted directly or indirectly from the negligent acts or omissions of the management of the competition, their officers, directors,
employees, members or agents, and the owners and managers of the grounds where this event is held. In the event of injury to the rider or rider’s animal permission is hereby granted for emergency medical treatment for rider or rider’s animal.
I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the dressage club or other organization sponsoring this competition, the manage-ment of the clinic, and their officers, directors, employees, members or agents, and the owners and managers of the grounds where this event
is held from and against any and all claims for loss, damages, liability, injury, or death, however caused, resulting directly or indirectly
from the rider’s entry or participation in this clinic or from acts or omissions of rider or rider’s agents. I further agree to be subject to the rules of the dressage club or other organization sponsoring this competition.
Rider Signature_____________________________________
Print Name ________________________________ Date _________
If Rider is under 18
Parent or Guardian Signature __________________________ Print Name
________________________________ Date _________
*** PLEASE MAIL THIS COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND YOUR CHECK MADE PAY-
ABLE TO NMDA TO:
Michelle Zambrano 356 Range Road Atkinson, Me. 04426
Phone: 564-8992 e-mail: [email protected]
Maine Dressage Society
Competition Awards Score Report Form
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Horses Name:__________________________________________________________
Rider’s Name:__________________________________________________________
Owner’s Name:_________________________________________________________
Circle one: Junior/young rider: Under 21, Senior: 18-49, Vintage: 50-59, Master: 60+, adult amateur
Address:_______________________________________________________________
City & State:_______________________________________________Zip:_________
Phone:____________________________cell phone:___________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________________
Horses: Age: Breed: Color: Height:______ Sex:___
Club affiliation (circle those appropriate):
CMDA EMDA NMDA SMDA WMDEA
Special Awards – please check those appropriate
_First Level/First year _Aged Horse _School Horse _Bronze Medal _Silver Medal _Gold Medal _Platinum
Medal __Breed Award
Show Name & Location Date Level & Test Score % Judge's
Name
Please see the omnibus for copy of the rules for the Maine Dressage Society Year End Awards.
Certification that this is a true report: Your signature or your parent’s signature (if under 18 years of age) attests
that these are accurate scores, earned in accordance with the Current MDS Awards Program Rules. Please in-
clude a copy of the 1st page of each test. Please use one form per level and per horse.
Signature:_________________________________________________
Please submit this form to:
Beth Brainerd (MDS Awards), 67 Bill Howe Rd., Norway, ME 04268 [email protected]
Southern Maine Dressage Association www.southernmainedressage.com
Application for membership for 2009 season! Please submit prior to October 1, 2008
What do you get as a SMDA member?
Free subscription to The Horse’s Maine
MDS Omnibus
Automatic membership to USDF and MDS
Quarterly USDF Bulletin and quarterly MDS newsletter
Information on shows and clinics in the SMDA area
Possibility for earning awards for show performance within SMDA and MDS
Please check:
__New membership __ Renewal / __Individual __ Junior __ Family - A family membership qualifies one person for a group membership in USDF.
USDF RULE - All additional family members must pay an additional $8.00 and will receive Supporting Family
Member status.
- Must have birthdates of all Junior members for USDF and year-end awards.
Primary Member Name (automatic USDF membership):______________________________
USDF #_______________ Birth Date(MM/DD/YYYY)_____________________
Add‘l Family Member ____________________________
Requires an additional USDF membership fee of $8.00
USDF #_______________ Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)____________________
Add‘l Family Member ____________________________
Requires an additional USDF membership fee of $8.00
USDF #_______________ Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY)____________________
Street Address ___________________________________
City_________________________ State ______________ Zip _____________
Phone # _____________________
Email ________________________________________________
Would you like your newsletter sent by email? Y / N
I would like to volunteer as (check all that apply):
__Show Secretary __Show Manager/co-manager __Ring Steward __Scribe __Scorer
__Announcer __Runner __Show set-up __Banquet Committee __Other: _________
Topic or speaker I would like to see at a clinic/meeting:_______________________________
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Category of Membership and Payment
1. SMDA dues (includes MDS and USDF dues)
Individual Junior Family (1 full USDF membership + $8 for each additional family member)
$34 $32 $39 $_____
2. Memberships sent in after January 1, 2009 – please include $10 late fee $_____
3. Additional USDF supporting memberships (families only) # ___ @ $8.00 each = $_____
4. Additional Omnibus # ___ @ $10/each = ______ $_____
Please send completed application and check made out to SMDA to: Beverly Dudley,
Box 1477, Standish, Me 04084
*Please note that separate Horse Registration Forms/money (Checks should be made out
to MDS) should be filled out and sent directly to Beth Brainerd 67 Bill Howe Rd.
Norway, ME 04268
FYI Page
At the last MDS Board meeting January 2010, the Board to place a $35.00 return
check fee on all NSF checks. If you are experiencing a financial problem please
contact our MDS treasurer Tammi Brown at [email protected]
