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President’s Message
“Hats Off ” To A Special VolunteerBy Kathy Mchugh
October 2014
I am thrilled to devote my monthly soapbox to recognizing one of NEDA’s most valuable and dedicated volunteers, without meaning to thereby lessen in any way the value of the contributions of so many others on whom NEDA relies for it very existence. Tracie Richardson has been involved with NEDA in one way or another for many years on many fronts, as you will read in the profile below, but for most of the time that I have been involved, she has been editor of the Tip. I actually wasn’t aware of all the other things she did for NEDA at the same time, which are detailed in the profile below. But she took on the Tip out of shared frustration with its timely delivery to our members, which, at the time, was often over a month late – a real problem for a monthly publication! Tracie got the publication on track and out the door in a timely fashion and continued to edit the publication for over ten years. It’s
been our lifeline to our members, and she filled it with interesting articles about our programs and activities both before and after. She was rewarded almost annually with awards from USDF for articles, layout, design and/or all three. Her work involved many frustrations, some of which were caused by her own colleagues in their timely production of articles concerning their own NEDA activities, but Tracie always rose above whatever challenges there were to get the Tip to you with everything you needed to know. On behalf of the board, I want to thank her for keeping us all focused for all that time on what YOU needed to know and see in our premiere publication. And to members, please join me in thanking Tracie as well. Even though she’ll no longer be a board member, I’m sure we’ll all continue to see her at NEDA events, either competing or volunteering. So stop and thank her if you see her.
Kathy McHugh
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neda MeMBer Profile
Tracie Richardsoncurrent neda Position: tiP of the hat newsletter editor
Tracie was selected for this month’s Member Profile to thank her for all she has done for NEDA over the years. Tracie is the type of volunteer an organization like ours can never get enough of. Her participation with NEDA began in the 90’s when she volunteered at the fall show in Halifax. Tracie’s involvement continued over the years and in 2000 she joined the board leading the junior, young rider program, assisting setting up clinics. From there she moved into board positions as Secretary and then Public Relations. Most recently you probably know her as TIP editor. Of all her many
roles and years with NEDA her favorite has been as a volunteer at the fall show where she has had the opportunity to “meet a lot of great volunteers and watch some wonderful horses and riders.” A regular fixture managing the warm-up area, Tracie excels at getting riders to the ring on time and never loses her calm and upbeat attitude.
Tracie retired from TJ Maxx in 1995 to follow her passion for horses and built Black Cat Farm in Hanover, MA as a private farm. In 2000 having acquired some lesson horses she began to run the farm as a business developing a large children’s lesson program. Three years ago Tracie changed her business plan and started to focus more on adult lessons. Today all her boarders and 75% of her lesson program are adults. She also travels in the area to teach lessons.
In 2001 she decided to focus primarily on dressage, purchased a dressage schoolmaster “Charlie,” and started training with Jane Hannigan of Harvard, MA. At age 16 Charlie was a great teacher, but when he was 19, Tracie began looking for her next dressage horse. One of her goals was to train and show a horse up the levels. It took almost two years but in 2005, Tracie and Jane spotted Armani, a stunning Dutch horse by Rousseau. Only weeks old, it was love at first sight. His breeder Lesley Feakins showed him quite successfully until he was 2 years old, including success at Devon, at which point Tracie took over with another year of breed shows. An education for
both of them! Tracie began showing Armani under saddle as a four year old culminating in their Bronze Medal this year at spring NEDA! Tracie has loved the journey and credits both Jane and Armani who has been a very willing partner.
Those who are lucky enough to train with Tracie find her to be a gifted and patient trainer. She always puts safety first and is always positive and encouraging. She truly wants her students to succeed and continues her own education by attending clinics and shows and taking regular lessons herself. Tracie has helped many students solidify the basics of dressage and go on to earn bronze and silver medals. Horses and students are relaxed and happy at Tracie’s barn and that is a recipe for success. She is selfless in her desire to assist her students and always willing to suggest new solutions to help them achieve their goals, be it a medal, or a pleasant trail ride. She is also involved in the local therapeutic riding program, assisting and judging at their annual show.
Those who have gone to shows with her know what a great cheerleader she is with her bottomless energy, her ability to keep everyone calm and on schedule and to pretty much just always be wherever she’s most needed. And those of us who have had the good fortune to volunteer alongside Tracie value her dedication, attitude and willingness to jump in no matter what is needed.
Tracie, from all of us at NEDA, thank you!
Tracie Richardson with Armani
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How NEDA Has Improved My RidingBy iris Berdrow
As an educator, this reminds me of the classic “what I did on my summer vacation” essay. As a student dedicated to the life-long pursuit of riding mastery, this is a story of gratitude. My NEDA membership has given me two gifts this year and I want to share them with all of you.
The first is the flextime program. As a board member, I have sat in on the discussions regarding the confusion about “flextime”. Let me explain how I have come to understand this program – riding with the stars without the fear of television cameras! Ever envy the symposium riders who get in front of the big names trainers knowing it will never be you? Ever feel really sorry for the symposium riders because they are being trained by those big names IN PUBLIC? Well, the flextime lessons give you a chance to ride with excellent trainers in private. These are trainers that you might not normally have access to, that have a different style and approach than your regular trainer, and for whom you don’t have to pay an exorbitant fee. As stated on the NEDA website, Lessons are $45 for JR/YR and $50 for AA each. Medal members may use their Medal Event Certificate as payment for a Flextime lesson. Also, Spring Promotion Education coupons may be applied towards Flextime lessons.
This summer I had two flextime lessons, with Bill McMullin of Warren-McMullin Dressage at Drywater Farm in Stoughton, MA; and Beth Beukema, the Director of the Center for Equine Studies at Johnson and Wales University, in Rehoboth, MA. This year there were over 50 trainers to choose from, an amazing array of talent available to a regular rider like me! While I love my trainer, Lainey Johnson (even
more so because she came to both my flextime lessons), we both agree that you can learn something new, or hear the same old message in a new way, from someone different. And I did. My horse, “Beckett” and I gained so much from these two lessons.
As a result of my flextime lesson, Lainey Johnson arranged a Balance in Motion clinic offered by Beth Beukema, at our barn, Highland Hill Farm in Berlin, MA. The domino effect is powerful.
These sessions spurred me forward in gaining balance, connection, confidence, and experience. Beckett proved he is capable of dealing with different settings and higher demands. We took this inspired confidence to the NEDA Strongwater Park Schooling Show in Tewksbury, MA. NEDA donates the proceeds to the Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center (www.strongwaterfarm.org), a bonus for civic minded riders who want to share the fun.
The show is run by volunteers Diana Lane and Kristin Smith, and they do a great job! The show grounds are well signed so you can’t miss it. There is ample easy parking for cars and trailers. The huge warmup area was well groomed. The ring footing was excellent. The entry process was easy, ride times available in plenty of time for planning, and packages were available early in the day. The best was the amazingly friendly, low pressure, helpful attitude of everyone – the judge, the scribe, the runners, the ring stewards, food vendors, and especially Diana and Kristin.
And it was a supportive environment for Beckett and me to learn that not all show days are fun and perfect. Never have I learned more clearly that you need to ride the horse you have that day, not the one you remember in your own arena. I also learned that 2 tests are good (if you blow one and ace one, you can feel 50% good), and riding can be a humbling experience! So while the flextime lessons boosted my morale, clearly there is more work to be done.
Thanks NEDA for providing the resources I need to continue on this journey. And to all of you, use the flextime program and Strongwater Farm schooling shows. You will love them!
Iris Berdrow on Beckett
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neda calendar 2014 Be sure to checK the NEDA CALENDAR Page for full calendar listings including PriZe lists, uPdated and additional inforMation
OCTOBER
oct 2-4th christoph hess clinic rosebrook farm, georgetown, Ma
oct 3-5th adult dressage Boot camp sleepy hollow farm, dartmouth, Ma
oct 6th deadline for yea submissions stanley edwards ([email protected])
oct 8th deadline fall symposium demo rider applications Kate o’connor ([email protected])
oct 8th Making laboratory animal care More science-friendly Varis lecture hall, n. grafton, Ma
oct 15th deadline for auditor Pre-registration/fall symposium Kate o’connor ([email protected])
oct 15th nancy later lavoie clinic silvercryst farm, southwick, Ma
oct 17-18th henk van Bergen clinic standing stones farm, ledyard, ct
oct 24-26th centered riding clinic cricket hill farm, ancramdale, ny
oct 24-26th david de wispelaere clinic liberty farms equestrian ctr, ghent, ny
Oct 29th Animal- Assisted Interventions That Benefit Both Humans & Animals Varis Lecture Hall, N. Grafton, MA
NOVEMBER Nov 1-2nd NEDA Fall Symposium w/Ingrid Klimke & Dr Ina Goesmeier Kate O’Connor ([email protected])
Nov 13-16th NEDA Booth, Equine Affaire, West Springfield, MA Karin Swanfeldt ([email protected])
nov 15-16th shelly francis clinic cricket hill farm, ancramdale, ny
Nov 30th Last Day for NEDA Early Bird Renewal & Free Omnibus Tammy Paparella ([email protected])
DECEMBER dec 3-6th usdf annual convention, cambridge, Ma debra reinhardt ([email protected])
Dec 9-10th Stephen Clarke & Gary Rockwell Symposium Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME
BE SURE TO CHECK THE NEDA WEBSITE (NEDA.ORG) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CALENDAR UPDATES AND ADDITIONS, COMPETITION PRIZE LISTS
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Looking Forward To The Fall SymposiumThe NEDA Fall Symposium featuring Ingrid Klimke and Dr. Ina Goesmeier will be held at Apple Knoll in Millis, MA on November 1 & 2, 2014. The program will include power point presentations by Dr. Goesmeier and live training demonstrations facilitated by Ingrid Klimke. The horses will range from 4 year olds to Grand Prix veterans; all will be demonstrating varied exercises with cavaletti.
The committee will be working to complete the selection process and provide the demonstration horse/rider combinations that best illustrate the facilitator’s philosophy. We will be looking for demonstration horse/rider partnerships from both dressage and eventing disciplines.
Younger lower level horses can be 4, 5 or 6 and will be demonstrating the beginning process of cavaletti work. Intermediate or mid level horses need to be able to do simple changes and/or flying lead changes; they also will be using cavaletti.
More experienced (older) horses will be exhibiting the more advanced movements using increasingly intricate exercises and again will be using cavaletti. All must be able to handle the situation of an arena surrounded by auditors. The application process is outlined on the NEDA website under the Fall Symposium page. The deadline is Wednesday, October 8th to submit demo rider applications!
Again just to clarify how the demonstration combinations get chosen; please be assured it is not a popularity contest, nor is it a statement about anyone’s ability as a rider/trainer. It is the goal of the selection committee to provide the facilitator the horse/rider combination that can help demonstrate their method accurately and clearly to the auditor.
An applicant who is a perfectly wonderful rider with a fabulous horse may not be appropriate because they don’t present the issues the facilitator wants to address via their methodology.
Auditor applications are coming in at a pretty good clip. The online auditor sign up is live on the NEDA website and very easy to use. Remember, there is limited space so sign up soon if you are interested.
There is a significant discount available to NEDA members who pre-register and the pre-registration date has been extended to October 15th.
Depending on availability, there will be walk-in rates on a per day basis. Again, all the fees are listed on the auditor forms posted on the NEDA website and in this newsletter. Juniors are all $50.00 whether they are NEDA members or not in order to encourage them to attend.
The website also has a link to the Hampton Inn which is the host hotel. Again, there is a limit on the number of rooms so I encourage you all to sign up as early as possible to ensure you have a spot. When booking your hotel room you must request the NEDA rate only available until October 3rd.
If you have any additional questions and/or are having any issues registering please contact Kate O’Connor at [email protected]. Also, if you have any groups you would like to bring, please contact Kate for additional information. Most all the information you need can be found on the website: neda.org.
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There will be a welcome party open to all on Thursday December 4 at Ned Devine’s in Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market. Bus transportation will be provided free of charge from the Cambridge Hyatt to the party and then back to the hotel at various times. A ticketed event for a dinner cruise in Boston Harbor is also scheduled. The annual awards Gala celebrates the achievements of some of our top riders and is on Saturday evening.
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Having recently taken on the position responsible for NEDA Year-End Awards, I reviewed three years worth of award entry submissions… the findings were both fascinating and enlightening:
1. Year over year, many award winners advanced their horses one level while remaining in the award standings
2. Several award winners won awards in multiple divisions with different horses.
3. Most award winners remained NEDA members throughout this three year period.
Whatever one’s goals are for submitting scores for Year-End Award recognition, NEDA’s aim is to recognize and callout those folks striving to learn, advance and develop their horses talent to its fullest potential.
As the 2014 show season winds down, many of you are considering your scores and their eligibility for submission toward the 2014 NEDA Year-End Awards.
A quick set of reminders which may prove useful:
1. Horse owners and riders must be current 2014 NEDA members
2. Year-End Mounted Dressage Awards as well as Sport Horse Breeding Awards must be RECEIVED in HAND by Monday, October 6, 2014 to be eligible for awards. (On-line submission using the form found at NEDA.org or mailed to J. Stanley Edwards/ NEDA Year-End Awards, 30 Old Littleton Rd, Harvard, MA 01451)
3. Scores are to be earned during the competition year which is October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014
4. Details regarding award eligibility, complete rules and on-line submission forms can be found HERE!
5. The 2014 NEDA Year-End Award celebration will be held during NEDA’s Spring Dressage Show in May of 2015.
Here’s to a successful completion of the 2014 show season!
I’m happy to answer any questions and am excited to hear from you. Please email me at [email protected]
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Memberships postmarked before 11/30/2014 may deduct $10 off theregular membership fee - 3 year options already include the discount.If you choose NOT to take the early bird discount, it will be considered adonation to the NEDA Scholarship fund. No refunds will be issued.
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On September 7, 2014, the second show in the series was held at Strongwater Park in Tewksbury, MA. The weather was perfect for showing and the riders in attendance seemed very happy with the grounds.
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NEDA Schooling Show To Benefit Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian CenterBy diana lane
There were 42 rides. The show date had moved from the first week in August to Sept. 7, in hopes for a better attendance. Based on the very positive feedback, we believe that next year will be a full day. We plan a special award for farms and/or trainers bringing the most riders next year, so please mark your calendars.
While the complete results can be found on NEDA website, neda.org, here are the highlights.
JuniorHigh Score: Bella Maida and Ray of Light 68.39%Reserve: Julie Kirby and Razzle Dazzle 64.38%
Adult AmateurIris Berdrow and Becket 69.46%Ginny Halfpenny and Mtn. Top Xavier 80.62%
OpenShannon Malloy and Night Life 80.63%Katherine Cecere and Commodore 75.71%
Our judge was Leslie de Grandmaison, who has supported Strongwater for many years. Leslie is also very generous in donating gift certificates awarded to the volunteers. This year it was to Smartpak and was won in a drawing, by Sandra Balkus. Sandra was also a competitor, who just happened to hang around long enough to be pressed into service for the afternoon! This is the first time she has volunteered for NEDA, but she has volunteered for Strongwater for many years, so it was well deserved.
We’re so grateful to Carole MacDonald, NEDA photographer for recording all the competitors and so faithfully supporting this show.
Special Thanks to the VolunteersMary Ann Lane, Martha Walsh, Kristin Powers, Paula Adelman, Lindsey Marlowe, Fred Ernshaw, Julie Beaulieu and especially to Co-manager/Secretary Kristin Smith.
Strongwater volunteers Linda Marlow and Sandy Picard provided food, fun and good conversation and donated all proceeds to Strongwater Farm.
Interested in learning more about Strongwater Farm? www.strongwaterfarm.org
Bella Maida and Ray Of Life
Julie Kirby on Razzle Dazzle
Night Life and Shannon Molloy
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Ten candidates, including two from the Midwest and one from North Carolina, just completed their final testing for the “L” Part II. Prior to the testing, all candidates completed all three sessions of the “L” Part I, as well as two weekends of practice judging at major competitions in New England.
The NEDA Fall Festival hosted the testing event. After a 300 question closed book written exam Friday night, examiners Trenna Atkins and Gary Rockwell grilled the ten candidates individually via oral judging. In addition, the candidates’ written judged test scores and comments
were compared to scores and related comments given by the examiners. Although the testing was somewhat stressful, the candidates commented afterwards on how much they had learned through the “L” Part I and Part II sessions. At this point, it is just a matter of waiting to determine whether or not they passed and if they did, did they pass “with distinction”, a designation that indicates they have met the “L” qualification to continue on to apply for the USEF “r” Dressage Judge program.
Many thanks to the volunteer scribes and scorers who assisted as well as a big thank you to Suzanne Mente who served as an efficient, supportive manager for the weekend’s activity.
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Wrap Up Of The 2014 USDF “L” Program, Hosted By NEDABy sally daVenPort
lessons • clinics • training • horses for sale 1545 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260 207.657.6419
[email protected] www.pinelandfarms.org/equestrian-center
Th ere is no cost to auditors or riders. � e focus will be on problem solving and improving techniques
through a combination of lessons and demonstrations.If you are interested in riding, please contact us. Training
challenges are welcomed and encouraged. Whether you are struggling to ride a better test, need help getting � ying changes
on your horse, want to start or tune up pia� e and passage... come and spend the weekend with us.
Th ese training sessions and auditing are free of charge.
with Michael Poulin & Gwyneth McPherson October 18 & 19, 2014
• Improve your lunging techniques• Use the qualities of the training scale to diagnose
what your horse is missing• Get tips for improving your test riding and
advice for specifi c training challengesHorse & rider sessions • Demonstrations • Discussion
Open TRAINING sessionsPlease join us for a weekend of
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2014 neda fall festiVal of dressage
Hundreds Of Competitors And Volunteers Bask In Perfect WeatherBy lynndee KeMMet
Saugerties, New York – This year’s Fall Festival of Dressage could not have ordered better weather for the nearly 700 competitors who participated in the annual show, which includes breed competition, the U.S. Dressage Federation’s Region 8 Championships, para-dressage competition and a CDI. A total of 1,731 rides were scheduled, up 133 from the year before. It was truly a global event with riders representing countries from throughout North America and Europe.
It wasn’t just riders, however, who traveled afar to attend the 2014 Fall Festival of Dressage, held September 18-21. The contingent of 140 super volunteers represented not only a large number of U.S. states but also other countries. It’s hard work being a show volunteer but for two European women working in New York City, the Fall Festival was a fabulous weekend vacation.
It was during a trip to New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband that Laura Nelson, a human rights attorney with the United Nations in New York City, learned about the Fall Festival. She went online looking for horse events in the region and read about the upcoming NEDA show being held in the Hudson Valley at the HITS show grounds in Saugerties. Nelson is from Denmark and still has a horse back home and when she followed links to NEDA’s website, she saw the call for volunteers for the Fall Festival. “I was in need of a horse fix,” she said, “And I thought this would be a good way to get it.”
So Nelson signed up to be a volunteer at the NEDA show. Then she began to wonder if there were other U.N. employees who were equestrian fans. She
put out a call through the U.N.’s internal website asking if anyone else might be interested in joining her as a Fall Festival volunteer. Her posting got a response from Isabeau de Challemaison, a U.N. employee from France who works as a French translator. De Challemaison also grew up riding horses.
“We didn’t know each other before this,” de Challemaison said. “But I saw her post and so I contacted her. I thought how nice to spend a weekend around horses.” The two women rented a car and took off for the NEDA show right after work on Friday. They spent their Saturday and Sunday running all around the show grounds doing whatever task was needed. “These two were amazing. They were so pleasant and would do anything,” said show coordinator Beth Jenkins. Well, almost anything. “I didn’t want to be a scribe because my English skills, well, they are not the best,” said de Challemaison.
“This is an unbelievable event,” said Nelson while she enjoyed NEDA’s free competitor’s party on Saturday evening. “You certainly don’t go hungry working here and all of the show staff are wonderful people. I am here in this beautiful weather and I spend all day watching these wonderful horses and riders. It’s like a dream vacation.”
When the show closed Sunday evening the two new friends jumped in the car for the two-hour drive back to New York City in order to be in the office early Monday just in time for the opening of the Climate Summit at the U.N., which was playing host to political leaders from around the world. One thing both said was for certain, they would never forget their NEDA Fall Festival weekend.
Laura Nelson and Isabeau de Challemaison
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Your Last Chance This Year....To ride with some of the area’s most awesome instructors at a very affordable price.
NEDA’s Flextime Program runs through October 31 so you still have 30 days to sign up to ride with
a participating instructor and arrange a lesson at their facility.
What a great way to wrap up the 2014 Show Season and start working on your tests for next year!
Go to www.NEDA.org for more information or to enroll Click here! Please email Carol at [email protected] with any questions.
2014 NEDA FAll SympoSiumNovember 1 & 2, 2014
Apple Knoll FarmMillis, MA
Apple Knoll Farm | 25 Forest Lane | Millis, MA 02054 Email: Kate O’Connor at: [email protected]
Tickets and Info: www.neda.org Click on Learn then NEDA Symposia
Gold Medal winner at the London Olympics 2012 (Eventing)Demonstrating: methods for Training the Classical Way Through Fitness & Gymnastic Exercises
presenting: Natural Therapies to Support the Health & improve the Rideability of the Horse
iNGRiD KlimKE
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NEDA FALL SYMPOSIUM 2014 Featuring Ingrid Klimke & Dr. Ina Goesmeier
~ AUDITOR SIGN-UP ~ Presented by the New England Dressage Association
Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA November 1 & 2, 2014 !Name _________________________________________ E-mail_____________________________________ Telephone (day)____________________________________(evening)_________________________________________ Please remember, NEDA Education has gone green! We will be corresponding with auditors via email. If you do not have email, we will call you with your confirmation. Auditor packets are picked up at the door the day of the event. Professionals, Judges, and USDF Certified Instructors that pre-register will have their names printed in the symposium program and listed on the NEDA Fall Symposium website page in an effort to publicly thank and acknowledge their participation in this educational event. p Please check here if you are an equine professional, judge, or USDF Certified Instructor. !MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 15 to receive Pre-Registration Pricing; POST October 15, add $25.00 for each option except for Juniors. Lunch will be the same price. Daily Pricing: Saturday: pNEDA Member ($100) p Non-Member ($150) p Jr/Yr ($50) pUSEA/Area 1 Member ($130) Sunday: p NEDA Member ($100) p Non-Member ($150) p Jr/Yr ($50) pUSEA/Area 1 Member ($130) NEDA Member Packages: p Full Symposium NEDA Member Special (Sa, Su) ($175) USEA/Area 1 p Full Symposium Special (Sa, Su) ($230) GROUP RATE (10+) p Full Symposium Special or One Day Rate Contact Kate O’Connor at [email protected] Lunches: p Saturday ($15) p Sunday ($15) Prefer to sign-up on-line? See NEDA Website, NEDA Bulletin Board and the NEDA Education Facebook page for links. !Checks should be made payable to NEDA, Credit Card Payments Fill in Information Below: ___ Visa ___Mastercard ___Discover Address of card holder: (if different from above): ______________________________________________________________________________________ !Card #________________________________ Exp. Date ________ 3 Digit Code:________ !Name of card holder: ______________________Signature:______________________________________ Mail this form with payment to: NEDA Fall Symposium 2014 Tammy Paparella, 6 Pratt’s Junction Road, Sterling, MA 01564
And, your attendance at this NEDA Symposium may be counted toward USDF continuing education credits. Would you like to be added to NEDA’s Email Announcements? If yes, please check which topics you would like to receive. _____Competition _____Education _____Sport Horse/Breeding _____Volunteer Opportunities
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contents 1 President’s Message 2 NEDA Member Profile Tracie Richardson 3 How NEDA Has Improved My Riding 6 NEDA Calendar 2014 9 Looking Forward To The Fall Symposium 12 USDF Convention Comes To Region 8! 13 Year-End Awards News 14 NEDA Membership Form 21 NEDA Schooling Show To Benefit Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center 22 Wrap Up Of The 2014 USDF “L” Program, Hosted By NEDA 23 Hundreds Of Competitors And Volunteers Bask In Perfect Weather 25 Fall Symposium 2014 Sign Up Form
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neda 2014 officersPresident: Katherine Mchugh 64 Pearl st., charlestown, Ma 02129 617-337-5914, [email protected]
Vice President-Activities: Kate o’connor 235 glenwood road, rutland, Ma 01543 508-886-4580, [email protected]
Vice President-Services: Phyllis leblanc 650 Boxford rd., Bradford, Ma 01835 978-745-7648, [email protected]
Secretary: heather stone 78 front st., hopkinton, Ma 01748 617-480-8077, [email protected]
Treasurer: Mary schrader 91 front street #307, scituate, Ma 02066 617-834-0458, [email protected]
coordinators and ManagersEDUCATION COMMITTEEEducation Coordinator (Interim): Kate o’connor 235 glenwood road, rutland, Ma 01543 508-886-4580, [email protected]
Continuing Education: sally davenport 91 front street #309, scituate, Ma 02066 781-378-1881, [email protected]
Fall Symposium: open. Kate o’connor (interim), 235 glenwood road, rutland Ma 01543, 508.886.4580, [email protected]
Flextime Lesson Program: carol gordon Po Box 45, norton, Ma 02766, 508.285.4754, [email protected]
Scholarships: angela Prenosil P.o. Box 398, thorndike, Ma 01079-0398 413-627-2699, [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEEPublic Relations Coordinator: open
Social Media/Communications: Krisy nordgren , 4 fisherman’s lane, Portland, Me 04106, 207.749.6643, [email protected]
NEDA Print Promotion: shawn walker 1 willard circle, andover, Ma 01810 978.314.7691, [email protected]
Photographer: carole Macdonald 1 Bowman lane, westboro, Ma 01581 508.366.7886, [email protected]
Technology: elizabeth Preston 34 clark street, westerly, ri 02891, 401.742.6104, [email protected]
COMPETITION COMMITTEECompetition Coordinator: Beth Jenkins 63 western avenue, sherborn, Ma 01770 508-655-6490, f. 508-655-3456 [email protected]
Fall Festival: Jane sheehan 600 South Main St., Mansfield, MA 02048 508-339-6209, f. 508-339-7116 [email protected]
Spring Show: Paul cormier 20 Village avenue, acushnet, Ma 02743 508-995-5988, [email protected]
Sport Horse/Breed Shows: Kathy hickerson 68 russell hill rd., Brookline, nh 03033 603-673-4344, f. 603-672-0139 [email protected]
Year-End Awards and Banquet: Ms. J. stanley edwards, 30 old littleton road, harvard, Ma 01451, 617.293.8209 cell, [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEMembership Services Coordinator: open, [email protected]
Membership Recruitment: Karin swanfeldt 105 Park st, ayer, Ma 01432 978.855.4683, [email protected]
Nominations: alexandra dane 3 newbury rd., ipswich, Ma 01938 978.356.0682, [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator: diane holston 49 stevens st., athol, Ma 01331 978.249.8543, [email protected]
Board Members at Large: suzanne adams, 17 high st, hudson, Ma 01749 [email protected]
suzanne leBlanc, 129 norwood ave,newton, Ma 02460, [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEESponsorship Coordinator: christine shea 369 college hwy., southampton, Ma 01073 978.314.9922, [email protected]
Sponsor Facilitator: Kerstin witaszek 645 south washington street, Belchertown, Ma 01007, [email protected]
Sponsor Development: open. [email protected]
OFF BOARD POSITIONSMembership Entry/Webmaster: tammy Paparella 6 Pratt’s Junction rd., sterling, Ma 01564 978-422.2324, [email protected]
Other Competition: diana lane 34 Mt. hood ter., Melrose, Ma 02176 781.662.2373, [email protected]
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