Coming Soonhellip
SVDA Spring Fling ndashApril 22
2012
Carlton Farms Williamsburg
Low Cost Clinic with Rebecca
Vick
Saturday April 28 2012
Silverleaf Farm
Sunday April 29 2012
Princess Anne Farms
Low Cost Clinic with Danielle
Rowland
Saturday June 17 2012
Terra Ceia Farm
Volume 28 Issue IIII April 2012
Half-Halt The Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association
Back by Popular Demand
LOW COST SVDA CLINIC WITH
REBECCA VICK
SATURDAY APRIL 282012 AT
SILVERLEAF FARM
SUNDAY APRIL 29 AT PRINCESS
ANNE FARM
COST IS ONLY $45 FOR SVDA
MEMBERS
Go to wwwsoutheastvirginiadressageorg For
Forms and Details
Check out the Cover of USDF First
Western Dressage Horse on the Cover SVDA Member Courtney Culpeper Competes
in the new SVDA Western Dressage Division
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 2
2012 Board of Directors
President
Kathy Rowse-E-Mail
Vice President
Robyn Nunnally-E-Mail
Secretary
Danielle Rowland-E-Mail
Treasurer
Shari Cutchin-E-Mail
Clinics and Programs
Janice Mumford-E-Mail
Awards Chair
Carol Gonyo-E-Mail
Juniors Chair
Tristin Butler-E-Mail
Licensed Show Chair
Donna Rowland-E-Mail
Membership Chair
Reeta Edmundson-E-Mail
Scholarship Chair
Sandy Johnson-E-Mail
Schooling Show Chair
Kristen Tessenear-E-Mail
Ways and Means Chair
Grace Harrell
Newsletter Webmaster Chairs
Wendy Murray-E-Mail
Members at Large
Mary Winchell Robin Jones
amp Grace Harrell
USDF REGION 1 JUNIORYOUNG RIDER
CLINIC
By Katie Lang
The USDF Region 1 JuniorYoung Rider Clinic with Jeremy Steinberg USEF
National Youth Coach was held March 17-18 2012 at Hassler Dressage in Chesapeake City Maryland I applied to ride in the clinic but due to the large number of applicants riders who were seeking to make the JuniorYoung Rider team for 2012 were chosen to ride I am not at that level but
hope to be someday Lower level
riders like myself were invited to attend to audit the clinic I jumped at the opportunity knowing that I
would learn a lot
Hassler Dressage at Riveredge is a
spectacular facility The main barn has state of the art facilities and a lovely bright indoor arena The Hasslers greeted the participants
and made everyone feel at home The clinic organizer was Debbie
Delgiorno Vice President ESDCTA (Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association) who worked very hard to provide wonderful hospitality
and to make sure things ran smoothly
Jeremy Steinberg began the clinic by greeting everyone It was apparent from the start that he was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic clinician He earned a gold medal at the 1996 USDF Young Rider Championships and was a competitor at the USET Festival of Champions He operates his own training
facility and has served as the USEF National Youth Coach since 2010
There were eight very talented horse and rider teams chosen to ride in the clinic Jeremy Steinberg began each session by spending several minutes ob-serving the warm-ups It was amazing how he could zero in on the things that needed to be worked on after only a few minutes of observation He got so
caught up in what he was doing that each 45 minute session ran closer to an hour As I watched and listened I was able to glean some keys points
which I have summarized below
Page 3 Volume 28 Issue 1II
JEREMY STEINBERGrsquoS KEY LIST OF DRESSAGE POINTERS
Transitions transitions transitions Working on transitions helps in every facet of dressage Donrsquot
neglect doing ldquodownrdquo transitions
Always work to keep 23 of the horse in front of your leg
Keep your horse from getting lazy by not being a lazy rider You can do this by making con-
stant minor adjustments
Throughness comes from the horse pushing from behind to the bit Always engage the hind
quarters
Do a lot of centerline work instead of rail work to get out of your comfort zone Try lateral
work in the middle of the ring
You should be training passage from the day you begin riding dressage by doing halt to trot
work This develops loftiness and cadence in the trot right from the start
Never practice things wrong Keep at it until it is
correct
Be a rider not a passenger Never put a horse on
autopilot
ldquoSeason to tasterdquo just as you would with a cooking recipe when you are adding cayenne pepper In
other words start with minor adjustments incre-mentally rather than one big adjustment when
learning a new technique
If you are having trouble doing the sitting trot keep your upper body two inches behind vertical at
first which allows you to sit back on your seat pockets Once you can do it it is easy to adjust
your upper body back to vertical
At the end of each riding session it was amazing how much better each rider was able to do the
thing which the rider indicated they were having trouble with before the clinic
Each of the riders and youth auditors were invited to attend a dinner at the Hassler Club House which gave us an opportunity to meet each other to discuss the training session and to ask ques-tions of Jeremy Steinberg and Scott Hassler This resulted in a very frank discussion of expecta-tions Jeremy Steinberg said that not everyone can win first place at a show but that a rider
should ride at the level at which he or she is well prepared to have the best ride possible Stated another way donrsquot show up thinking that it is good just to be part of the competition show up
able to put on your best performance
Attending this clinic was a wonderful learning opportunity I think that even riders who are not at
the elite level can benefit from such clinics If you have the opportunity to attend a clinic as a par-
ticipant or an auditor you are sure to learn a great deal
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 4
Dear SVDA Ask the Trainer
Im hearing a lot about Western Dressage and saw a rider show in a Western Dressage class at the March SVDA schooling show Whats it
all about Signed
Annie Oakley Dear Annie Oakley
The general idea behind Western Dressage is the same as Classical Dressage improving the horse and rider through increased cadence balance and self carriage allowing the horse to
become more supple and flexible as it works more off its hindquarters with an increasing lightness of the forehand Simple right Welcome my western
friends with your beautiful silver embellished tack and glittery outfits that I covet so to the world of dressage Here are some general guidelines to help ensure your transition is smooth and forward
Tack Of course silver tack is not required in western dressage classes Any stock-type sad-
dle and western-styled bridle may be used Horses may be shown in either curbs or snaffles Two hands must be used with a snaffle One or two hands may be used on a curb but you
may not switch back and forth from 1 hand to 2 during a test nor may you change your rein-ing hand during a test Hackamores and cavessons are prohibited
Warm-up area Something a little different about dressage shows is that things such as draw reins and other such devices are illegal in the warm up ring Leg protection and bell boots
are allowed in the warm up but must be pulled prior to testing Your number must be worn at all times when the horse is being exercised so this includes
the warm up
Gaits Walk - a 4 beat gait The horse should walk energetically forward with a march-like quality calmly and with even steps Jigging or other mixing of the gaits along with head toss-
ing or resistance to the bridle is a serious fault In the Free Walk the horse should show complete relaxation as he is allowed freedom to lower and stretch out his head and neck
Working Jog or JogTrot - a slow steady 2 beat gait The horse should demonstrate engagement and impulsion from the rear but with less for-
ward motion than in trot Again no mixing of the gaits should be noted and the horse should keep a steady soft contact on the reins Riders must sit all jog and jogtrot work
Extended Jog - same as above but demonstrating a longer more ground covering stride It is NOT a faster JogTrot
Lope - a slow 3 beat gait Balanced cadenced strides should be seen with a light connection in the bridle Trotting behind or otherwise mixing the gaits is a major deduction Horses must be sound at all gaits Shoeing is not required
Head Carriage A good western horse carries his entire body in balance using his head and neck in relationship to his conformation creating flex-
ion at the poll lightness of the forehand and increased articulation of the joints A head carried with the poll below the withers or with the face behind the vertical is a serious flaw In
general the face should be at or slightly in front of the vertical with lower level horses being more in front of the vertical as a rule of thumb
Contact It is not necessary to show a drape in the reins Rather the rider should maintain a soft light contact with the horses mouth The horse should display no resistance to this contact and should actively but quietly seek the bit Bumping the curb (lifting the reins straight up) and open mouths are major penalties
Classes No need to memorize Classes may be called Judges do not award extra points just because a test is ridden from memory Unlike tra-
ditional dressage there is no maximum number of tests per day While testing the rider may not use their voice or click to the horse Each use of voice is a deduction of at least 2 points False tails are prohibited and braiding is NOT required Attire standard Western attire is to be worn
At all SVDA events helmets with harnesses attached are REQUIRED at all times while mounted SVDA allows for relaxed attire chaps not re-quired and a short sleeved collared shirt (such as a polo or golf shirt) without neckwear may be worn instead of a long sleeved shirt This is only an
overview of the rules each rider should read and become familiar with the rules of the Western Dressage division at httpwesterndressageassociationorg and wwwuseforglthttpwwwuseforggt Specific information as well as tests can be found there If you have questions please ask us Its a learning experience for us all I am looking forward to seeing some Western Dressage this year
Robyn Nunnally
Certified Open Horse Show Judge NCSU
SVDArsquoS ldquoASK THE TRAINERJUDGE rdquo
BY MARTY-ANNA SCHRIEBL
Submit your Questions tohellip
patriotfarmwildbluenet
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 5
Dear Annie Oakley
SVDA is very excited to be offering a trial year of Western Dressage classes and End of the Year awards We always want to welcome anyone and any discipline that is interested in improving their horse by using the classical principles of dressage
There are actually 2 organizations that are working with USEF on developing Western Dressage rules for USEF Licensed shows The West-
ern Dressage Association of American (WDAA) has the only published rules and tests and is what SVDA will follow for 2012 You can find the rules and tests at this link httpwwwwesterndressageassociationorgget-involvedwestern-dressage-rules-tests
Please become thoroughly familiar with the rules if you would like to compete this year Their current rules refer you to the USEF Dressage Rules in some sections for a longer description of the movements WDAA is working on revisions of their rules and new tests in the future
The North American Western Dressage Association (NDAA) is putting the finishing touches on their rules and tests I have an advance copy of
the NDAA rules and they significantly differ from WDAA - so this will be something that SVDA addresses for 2013 The NDAA proposal gives much more clarity and guidance on the quality that we should be looking for while judging
Just like in our traditional dressage the steps of the training scale should be the
basis for all training and competition Western Dressage MUST be judged by a dressage judge so it makes sense that we will adhere to the basic principles of
dressage There is discussion amongst members of the USEF Dressage Commit-tee about how to incorporate our USEF judging guidelines into Western Dressage
In my opinion the vision of what is desired is probably going to vary depending on if you talk to a Western trained rider or a dressage trained rider Hopefully the two sides will come together as the sport develops An FEI judge from the
Dressage Committee told me that when she judged in California (where WD is well established) the highest
scoring horses would also have scored basically the same if they had been in Eng-lish tack and placed well in any open dressage show It is clearly a work in pro-
gress
Fortunately everyone agrees that there must be a clear rhythm in each gait - this will be difficult in the jog without a certain amount of energy and most difficult at the lope where frequently we see an incorrect 4 beat rhythm As far as energy
and ground cover -the FEI judges have told me that good WD gaits will have a working quality similar to the working trot and canter in traditional dressage Oth-
ers who have experience in Western disciplines want to see more of a jog vs a trot In both jog and lope - cadence elasticity a supple back and well engaged hindquarters are discussed in the rules-in my mind this re-
quires a fairly active and ground covering gait
While the horse should always be on the bit it is not enough to just be in a frame -so the WD horse will really have to work correctly over his back and connect back to front This may be uncharted territory for some Western riders who are making the jump to Western Dressage Straightness and equal bending in both directions should also be an area of focus for new WD riders
In early March SVDA L grads and USEF judges got together for an educational roundtable discussion - it was a wonderful learning experi-
ence for all of us I think that regarding Western Dressage - we all agreed that we will be rewarding a rhythmic harmonious supple and obedient horse adhering to the basic principles of dressage
Just like in traditional dressage - sometimes judges will disagree on a scoring a horses performance But rest assured you will get excellent guidance and comments on how to develop your horses training Stay tuned for some exciting times as Western Dressage continues to de-
velop as a discipline Kathy Rowse
USEF S Dressage Judge
For more information Visit
wwwwesterndressageassociationorg
Contact Robyn to Sign up
for Schooling Show
Volunteer Positions
robynnunallyaolcom
Get your 4 Hours of Volun-
teer Time by July 1 2012 to
qualify for Year End
Awards
Pam Burdette 8
Tristin Butler 23
Suz Cornelsen 8
Shari Cutchin 8
Savannah Dodge 8
Reeta Edmondson 8
Susan Forester 6
Carol Gonyo 15
Danielle Goulding 4
Sacha Ingram 7
Sandy Johnson 24
Stacey Johnson 4
Jaye Jones 8
Robin Jones 12
Melisa Mahoney 7
Joan McClellan 8
Sarah Miller 4
Janice Mumford 8
Wendy Murray 20
Robyn Nunnally 28
Beth Rippel 8
Diane Rombs 8
Danielle Rowland 8
Donna Rowland 8
Kathy Rowse 23
Anna Scriebl 1
Brenda Stevens 4
Kristin Tessenear 8
Grace Williams 11
Mary Winchell 16
Jessica Zoskey 8
VOLUNTEER POINTS
SCHOOLING SHOW NOTICE-PLEASE READ
SVDA requires that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows have a current Coggins This includes non-competing
horses as well as horses and ponies brought along as a buddy You must provide SVDA with a legible copy of your horsersquos Cog-
gins and we will keep it on file until it expires Here is the actual language as written in Virginia law
2 VAC 5-70-20 Testing requirements for horses exhibited at shows fairs or other exhibitions in Virginia
All horses assembled at a show fair race meet or other such function in Virginia must be accompanied by a report of an official
negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event The person in charge will ensure
that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event and shall make such reports available for
inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not
accompanied by a negative test report
An additional requirement is that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows be accompanied by a signed entry form
This includes non-compete and ldquobuddyrdquo animals When you arrive on the grounds with a non-competing horse you must first
(before unloading) check in with the show secretary provide the current Coggins sign the entry form (this is needed for liability
purposes) and be assigned a number which shall be displayed on that horse
CONGRATULATIONS TO SVDA MEMBERShellip March Magic 2012 Scores
Jessica Zoskey amp Dansant - owner Kathy Rowse Third 2 - 69878 4th Third 2 - 65000 3rd Third 3 - 66667 5th Third 3 - 76923 1st Fourth 1 - 63571 3rd - Southebys Stakes Jessica Zoskey amp Dexter S - owner Janice Mumford Third 1 65 First place Third 2 73902 First place Third 2 73293 First place Third 3 68077 Fourth place Third 1 65921 Second place Southebys Stakes
Wishing SVDA Member Marylyn
Leonard best wishes for a speedy
recovery and get well soon
We love you Marylyn
SVDA Board of Directors
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
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HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
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USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
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Schooling Show Schedule
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SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 2
2012 Board of Directors
President
Kathy Rowse-E-Mail
Vice President
Robyn Nunnally-E-Mail
Secretary
Danielle Rowland-E-Mail
Treasurer
Shari Cutchin-E-Mail
Clinics and Programs
Janice Mumford-E-Mail
Awards Chair
Carol Gonyo-E-Mail
Juniors Chair
Tristin Butler-E-Mail
Licensed Show Chair
Donna Rowland-E-Mail
Membership Chair
Reeta Edmundson-E-Mail
Scholarship Chair
Sandy Johnson-E-Mail
Schooling Show Chair
Kristen Tessenear-E-Mail
Ways and Means Chair
Grace Harrell
Newsletter Webmaster Chairs
Wendy Murray-E-Mail
Members at Large
Mary Winchell Robin Jones
amp Grace Harrell
USDF REGION 1 JUNIORYOUNG RIDER
CLINIC
By Katie Lang
The USDF Region 1 JuniorYoung Rider Clinic with Jeremy Steinberg USEF
National Youth Coach was held March 17-18 2012 at Hassler Dressage in Chesapeake City Maryland I applied to ride in the clinic but due to the large number of applicants riders who were seeking to make the JuniorYoung Rider team for 2012 were chosen to ride I am not at that level but
hope to be someday Lower level
riders like myself were invited to attend to audit the clinic I jumped at the opportunity knowing that I
would learn a lot
Hassler Dressage at Riveredge is a
spectacular facility The main barn has state of the art facilities and a lovely bright indoor arena The Hasslers greeted the participants
and made everyone feel at home The clinic organizer was Debbie
Delgiorno Vice President ESDCTA (Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association) who worked very hard to provide wonderful hospitality
and to make sure things ran smoothly
Jeremy Steinberg began the clinic by greeting everyone It was apparent from the start that he was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic clinician He earned a gold medal at the 1996 USDF Young Rider Championships and was a competitor at the USET Festival of Champions He operates his own training
facility and has served as the USEF National Youth Coach since 2010
There were eight very talented horse and rider teams chosen to ride in the clinic Jeremy Steinberg began each session by spending several minutes ob-serving the warm-ups It was amazing how he could zero in on the things that needed to be worked on after only a few minutes of observation He got so
caught up in what he was doing that each 45 minute session ran closer to an hour As I watched and listened I was able to glean some keys points
which I have summarized below
Page 3 Volume 28 Issue 1II
JEREMY STEINBERGrsquoS KEY LIST OF DRESSAGE POINTERS
Transitions transitions transitions Working on transitions helps in every facet of dressage Donrsquot
neglect doing ldquodownrdquo transitions
Always work to keep 23 of the horse in front of your leg
Keep your horse from getting lazy by not being a lazy rider You can do this by making con-
stant minor adjustments
Throughness comes from the horse pushing from behind to the bit Always engage the hind
quarters
Do a lot of centerline work instead of rail work to get out of your comfort zone Try lateral
work in the middle of the ring
You should be training passage from the day you begin riding dressage by doing halt to trot
work This develops loftiness and cadence in the trot right from the start
Never practice things wrong Keep at it until it is
correct
Be a rider not a passenger Never put a horse on
autopilot
ldquoSeason to tasterdquo just as you would with a cooking recipe when you are adding cayenne pepper In
other words start with minor adjustments incre-mentally rather than one big adjustment when
learning a new technique
If you are having trouble doing the sitting trot keep your upper body two inches behind vertical at
first which allows you to sit back on your seat pockets Once you can do it it is easy to adjust
your upper body back to vertical
At the end of each riding session it was amazing how much better each rider was able to do the
thing which the rider indicated they were having trouble with before the clinic
Each of the riders and youth auditors were invited to attend a dinner at the Hassler Club House which gave us an opportunity to meet each other to discuss the training session and to ask ques-tions of Jeremy Steinberg and Scott Hassler This resulted in a very frank discussion of expecta-tions Jeremy Steinberg said that not everyone can win first place at a show but that a rider
should ride at the level at which he or she is well prepared to have the best ride possible Stated another way donrsquot show up thinking that it is good just to be part of the competition show up
able to put on your best performance
Attending this clinic was a wonderful learning opportunity I think that even riders who are not at
the elite level can benefit from such clinics If you have the opportunity to attend a clinic as a par-
ticipant or an auditor you are sure to learn a great deal
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 4
Dear SVDA Ask the Trainer
Im hearing a lot about Western Dressage and saw a rider show in a Western Dressage class at the March SVDA schooling show Whats it
all about Signed
Annie Oakley Dear Annie Oakley
The general idea behind Western Dressage is the same as Classical Dressage improving the horse and rider through increased cadence balance and self carriage allowing the horse to
become more supple and flexible as it works more off its hindquarters with an increasing lightness of the forehand Simple right Welcome my western
friends with your beautiful silver embellished tack and glittery outfits that I covet so to the world of dressage Here are some general guidelines to help ensure your transition is smooth and forward
Tack Of course silver tack is not required in western dressage classes Any stock-type sad-
dle and western-styled bridle may be used Horses may be shown in either curbs or snaffles Two hands must be used with a snaffle One or two hands may be used on a curb but you
may not switch back and forth from 1 hand to 2 during a test nor may you change your rein-ing hand during a test Hackamores and cavessons are prohibited
Warm-up area Something a little different about dressage shows is that things such as draw reins and other such devices are illegal in the warm up ring Leg protection and bell boots
are allowed in the warm up but must be pulled prior to testing Your number must be worn at all times when the horse is being exercised so this includes
the warm up
Gaits Walk - a 4 beat gait The horse should walk energetically forward with a march-like quality calmly and with even steps Jigging or other mixing of the gaits along with head toss-
ing or resistance to the bridle is a serious fault In the Free Walk the horse should show complete relaxation as he is allowed freedom to lower and stretch out his head and neck
Working Jog or JogTrot - a slow steady 2 beat gait The horse should demonstrate engagement and impulsion from the rear but with less for-
ward motion than in trot Again no mixing of the gaits should be noted and the horse should keep a steady soft contact on the reins Riders must sit all jog and jogtrot work
Extended Jog - same as above but demonstrating a longer more ground covering stride It is NOT a faster JogTrot
Lope - a slow 3 beat gait Balanced cadenced strides should be seen with a light connection in the bridle Trotting behind or otherwise mixing the gaits is a major deduction Horses must be sound at all gaits Shoeing is not required
Head Carriage A good western horse carries his entire body in balance using his head and neck in relationship to his conformation creating flex-
ion at the poll lightness of the forehand and increased articulation of the joints A head carried with the poll below the withers or with the face behind the vertical is a serious flaw In
general the face should be at or slightly in front of the vertical with lower level horses being more in front of the vertical as a rule of thumb
Contact It is not necessary to show a drape in the reins Rather the rider should maintain a soft light contact with the horses mouth The horse should display no resistance to this contact and should actively but quietly seek the bit Bumping the curb (lifting the reins straight up) and open mouths are major penalties
Classes No need to memorize Classes may be called Judges do not award extra points just because a test is ridden from memory Unlike tra-
ditional dressage there is no maximum number of tests per day While testing the rider may not use their voice or click to the horse Each use of voice is a deduction of at least 2 points False tails are prohibited and braiding is NOT required Attire standard Western attire is to be worn
At all SVDA events helmets with harnesses attached are REQUIRED at all times while mounted SVDA allows for relaxed attire chaps not re-quired and a short sleeved collared shirt (such as a polo or golf shirt) without neckwear may be worn instead of a long sleeved shirt This is only an
overview of the rules each rider should read and become familiar with the rules of the Western Dressage division at httpwesterndressageassociationorg and wwwuseforglthttpwwwuseforggt Specific information as well as tests can be found there If you have questions please ask us Its a learning experience for us all I am looking forward to seeing some Western Dressage this year
Robyn Nunnally
Certified Open Horse Show Judge NCSU
SVDArsquoS ldquoASK THE TRAINERJUDGE rdquo
BY MARTY-ANNA SCHRIEBL
Submit your Questions tohellip
patriotfarmwildbluenet
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 5
Dear Annie Oakley
SVDA is very excited to be offering a trial year of Western Dressage classes and End of the Year awards We always want to welcome anyone and any discipline that is interested in improving their horse by using the classical principles of dressage
There are actually 2 organizations that are working with USEF on developing Western Dressage rules for USEF Licensed shows The West-
ern Dressage Association of American (WDAA) has the only published rules and tests and is what SVDA will follow for 2012 You can find the rules and tests at this link httpwwwwesterndressageassociationorgget-involvedwestern-dressage-rules-tests
Please become thoroughly familiar with the rules if you would like to compete this year Their current rules refer you to the USEF Dressage Rules in some sections for a longer description of the movements WDAA is working on revisions of their rules and new tests in the future
The North American Western Dressage Association (NDAA) is putting the finishing touches on their rules and tests I have an advance copy of
the NDAA rules and they significantly differ from WDAA - so this will be something that SVDA addresses for 2013 The NDAA proposal gives much more clarity and guidance on the quality that we should be looking for while judging
Just like in our traditional dressage the steps of the training scale should be the
basis for all training and competition Western Dressage MUST be judged by a dressage judge so it makes sense that we will adhere to the basic principles of
dressage There is discussion amongst members of the USEF Dressage Commit-tee about how to incorporate our USEF judging guidelines into Western Dressage
In my opinion the vision of what is desired is probably going to vary depending on if you talk to a Western trained rider or a dressage trained rider Hopefully the two sides will come together as the sport develops An FEI judge from the
Dressage Committee told me that when she judged in California (where WD is well established) the highest
scoring horses would also have scored basically the same if they had been in Eng-lish tack and placed well in any open dressage show It is clearly a work in pro-
gress
Fortunately everyone agrees that there must be a clear rhythm in each gait - this will be difficult in the jog without a certain amount of energy and most difficult at the lope where frequently we see an incorrect 4 beat rhythm As far as energy
and ground cover -the FEI judges have told me that good WD gaits will have a working quality similar to the working trot and canter in traditional dressage Oth-
ers who have experience in Western disciplines want to see more of a jog vs a trot In both jog and lope - cadence elasticity a supple back and well engaged hindquarters are discussed in the rules-in my mind this re-
quires a fairly active and ground covering gait
While the horse should always be on the bit it is not enough to just be in a frame -so the WD horse will really have to work correctly over his back and connect back to front This may be uncharted territory for some Western riders who are making the jump to Western Dressage Straightness and equal bending in both directions should also be an area of focus for new WD riders
In early March SVDA L grads and USEF judges got together for an educational roundtable discussion - it was a wonderful learning experi-
ence for all of us I think that regarding Western Dressage - we all agreed that we will be rewarding a rhythmic harmonious supple and obedient horse adhering to the basic principles of dressage
Just like in traditional dressage - sometimes judges will disagree on a scoring a horses performance But rest assured you will get excellent guidance and comments on how to develop your horses training Stay tuned for some exciting times as Western Dressage continues to de-
velop as a discipline Kathy Rowse
USEF S Dressage Judge
For more information Visit
wwwwesterndressageassociationorg
Contact Robyn to Sign up
for Schooling Show
Volunteer Positions
robynnunallyaolcom
Get your 4 Hours of Volun-
teer Time by July 1 2012 to
qualify for Year End
Awards
Pam Burdette 8
Tristin Butler 23
Suz Cornelsen 8
Shari Cutchin 8
Savannah Dodge 8
Reeta Edmondson 8
Susan Forester 6
Carol Gonyo 15
Danielle Goulding 4
Sacha Ingram 7
Sandy Johnson 24
Stacey Johnson 4
Jaye Jones 8
Robin Jones 12
Melisa Mahoney 7
Joan McClellan 8
Sarah Miller 4
Janice Mumford 8
Wendy Murray 20
Robyn Nunnally 28
Beth Rippel 8
Diane Rombs 8
Danielle Rowland 8
Donna Rowland 8
Kathy Rowse 23
Anna Scriebl 1
Brenda Stevens 4
Kristin Tessenear 8
Grace Williams 11
Mary Winchell 16
Jessica Zoskey 8
VOLUNTEER POINTS
SCHOOLING SHOW NOTICE-PLEASE READ
SVDA requires that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows have a current Coggins This includes non-competing
horses as well as horses and ponies brought along as a buddy You must provide SVDA with a legible copy of your horsersquos Cog-
gins and we will keep it on file until it expires Here is the actual language as written in Virginia law
2 VAC 5-70-20 Testing requirements for horses exhibited at shows fairs or other exhibitions in Virginia
All horses assembled at a show fair race meet or other such function in Virginia must be accompanied by a report of an official
negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event The person in charge will ensure
that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event and shall make such reports available for
inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not
accompanied by a negative test report
An additional requirement is that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows be accompanied by a signed entry form
This includes non-compete and ldquobuddyrdquo animals When you arrive on the grounds with a non-competing horse you must first
(before unloading) check in with the show secretary provide the current Coggins sign the entry form (this is needed for liability
purposes) and be assigned a number which shall be displayed on that horse
CONGRATULATIONS TO SVDA MEMBERShellip March Magic 2012 Scores
Jessica Zoskey amp Dansant - owner Kathy Rowse Third 2 - 69878 4th Third 2 - 65000 3rd Third 3 - 66667 5th Third 3 - 76923 1st Fourth 1 - 63571 3rd - Southebys Stakes Jessica Zoskey amp Dexter S - owner Janice Mumford Third 1 65 First place Third 2 73902 First place Third 2 73293 First place Third 3 68077 Fourth place Third 1 65921 Second place Southebys Stakes
Wishing SVDA Member Marylyn
Leonard best wishes for a speedy
recovery and get well soon
We love you Marylyn
SVDA Board of Directors
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
FOR SALE Kieffer Anja Rolled Bridle Cob size Black Pad-ded brow band and crown crank noseband Excellent con-dition (soft no fading of leather) Small repair on top of bit hanger piece where it buckles into headstall - not notice-able when bridle is on horseRolled flash strap included Rolled reins included (rolled leather front web with hand stops) $120-Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Page 3 Volume 28 Issue 1II
JEREMY STEINBERGrsquoS KEY LIST OF DRESSAGE POINTERS
Transitions transitions transitions Working on transitions helps in every facet of dressage Donrsquot
neglect doing ldquodownrdquo transitions
Always work to keep 23 of the horse in front of your leg
Keep your horse from getting lazy by not being a lazy rider You can do this by making con-
stant minor adjustments
Throughness comes from the horse pushing from behind to the bit Always engage the hind
quarters
Do a lot of centerline work instead of rail work to get out of your comfort zone Try lateral
work in the middle of the ring
You should be training passage from the day you begin riding dressage by doing halt to trot
work This develops loftiness and cadence in the trot right from the start
Never practice things wrong Keep at it until it is
correct
Be a rider not a passenger Never put a horse on
autopilot
ldquoSeason to tasterdquo just as you would with a cooking recipe when you are adding cayenne pepper In
other words start with minor adjustments incre-mentally rather than one big adjustment when
learning a new technique
If you are having trouble doing the sitting trot keep your upper body two inches behind vertical at
first which allows you to sit back on your seat pockets Once you can do it it is easy to adjust
your upper body back to vertical
At the end of each riding session it was amazing how much better each rider was able to do the
thing which the rider indicated they were having trouble with before the clinic
Each of the riders and youth auditors were invited to attend a dinner at the Hassler Club House which gave us an opportunity to meet each other to discuss the training session and to ask ques-tions of Jeremy Steinberg and Scott Hassler This resulted in a very frank discussion of expecta-tions Jeremy Steinberg said that not everyone can win first place at a show but that a rider
should ride at the level at which he or she is well prepared to have the best ride possible Stated another way donrsquot show up thinking that it is good just to be part of the competition show up
able to put on your best performance
Attending this clinic was a wonderful learning opportunity I think that even riders who are not at
the elite level can benefit from such clinics If you have the opportunity to attend a clinic as a par-
ticipant or an auditor you are sure to learn a great deal
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 4
Dear SVDA Ask the Trainer
Im hearing a lot about Western Dressage and saw a rider show in a Western Dressage class at the March SVDA schooling show Whats it
all about Signed
Annie Oakley Dear Annie Oakley
The general idea behind Western Dressage is the same as Classical Dressage improving the horse and rider through increased cadence balance and self carriage allowing the horse to
become more supple and flexible as it works more off its hindquarters with an increasing lightness of the forehand Simple right Welcome my western
friends with your beautiful silver embellished tack and glittery outfits that I covet so to the world of dressage Here are some general guidelines to help ensure your transition is smooth and forward
Tack Of course silver tack is not required in western dressage classes Any stock-type sad-
dle and western-styled bridle may be used Horses may be shown in either curbs or snaffles Two hands must be used with a snaffle One or two hands may be used on a curb but you
may not switch back and forth from 1 hand to 2 during a test nor may you change your rein-ing hand during a test Hackamores and cavessons are prohibited
Warm-up area Something a little different about dressage shows is that things such as draw reins and other such devices are illegal in the warm up ring Leg protection and bell boots
are allowed in the warm up but must be pulled prior to testing Your number must be worn at all times when the horse is being exercised so this includes
the warm up
Gaits Walk - a 4 beat gait The horse should walk energetically forward with a march-like quality calmly and with even steps Jigging or other mixing of the gaits along with head toss-
ing or resistance to the bridle is a serious fault In the Free Walk the horse should show complete relaxation as he is allowed freedom to lower and stretch out his head and neck
Working Jog or JogTrot - a slow steady 2 beat gait The horse should demonstrate engagement and impulsion from the rear but with less for-
ward motion than in trot Again no mixing of the gaits should be noted and the horse should keep a steady soft contact on the reins Riders must sit all jog and jogtrot work
Extended Jog - same as above but demonstrating a longer more ground covering stride It is NOT a faster JogTrot
Lope - a slow 3 beat gait Balanced cadenced strides should be seen with a light connection in the bridle Trotting behind or otherwise mixing the gaits is a major deduction Horses must be sound at all gaits Shoeing is not required
Head Carriage A good western horse carries his entire body in balance using his head and neck in relationship to his conformation creating flex-
ion at the poll lightness of the forehand and increased articulation of the joints A head carried with the poll below the withers or with the face behind the vertical is a serious flaw In
general the face should be at or slightly in front of the vertical with lower level horses being more in front of the vertical as a rule of thumb
Contact It is not necessary to show a drape in the reins Rather the rider should maintain a soft light contact with the horses mouth The horse should display no resistance to this contact and should actively but quietly seek the bit Bumping the curb (lifting the reins straight up) and open mouths are major penalties
Classes No need to memorize Classes may be called Judges do not award extra points just because a test is ridden from memory Unlike tra-
ditional dressage there is no maximum number of tests per day While testing the rider may not use their voice or click to the horse Each use of voice is a deduction of at least 2 points False tails are prohibited and braiding is NOT required Attire standard Western attire is to be worn
At all SVDA events helmets with harnesses attached are REQUIRED at all times while mounted SVDA allows for relaxed attire chaps not re-quired and a short sleeved collared shirt (such as a polo or golf shirt) without neckwear may be worn instead of a long sleeved shirt This is only an
overview of the rules each rider should read and become familiar with the rules of the Western Dressage division at httpwesterndressageassociationorg and wwwuseforglthttpwwwuseforggt Specific information as well as tests can be found there If you have questions please ask us Its a learning experience for us all I am looking forward to seeing some Western Dressage this year
Robyn Nunnally
Certified Open Horse Show Judge NCSU
SVDArsquoS ldquoASK THE TRAINERJUDGE rdquo
BY MARTY-ANNA SCHRIEBL
Submit your Questions tohellip
patriotfarmwildbluenet
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 5
Dear Annie Oakley
SVDA is very excited to be offering a trial year of Western Dressage classes and End of the Year awards We always want to welcome anyone and any discipline that is interested in improving their horse by using the classical principles of dressage
There are actually 2 organizations that are working with USEF on developing Western Dressage rules for USEF Licensed shows The West-
ern Dressage Association of American (WDAA) has the only published rules and tests and is what SVDA will follow for 2012 You can find the rules and tests at this link httpwwwwesterndressageassociationorgget-involvedwestern-dressage-rules-tests
Please become thoroughly familiar with the rules if you would like to compete this year Their current rules refer you to the USEF Dressage Rules in some sections for a longer description of the movements WDAA is working on revisions of their rules and new tests in the future
The North American Western Dressage Association (NDAA) is putting the finishing touches on their rules and tests I have an advance copy of
the NDAA rules and they significantly differ from WDAA - so this will be something that SVDA addresses for 2013 The NDAA proposal gives much more clarity and guidance on the quality that we should be looking for while judging
Just like in our traditional dressage the steps of the training scale should be the
basis for all training and competition Western Dressage MUST be judged by a dressage judge so it makes sense that we will adhere to the basic principles of
dressage There is discussion amongst members of the USEF Dressage Commit-tee about how to incorporate our USEF judging guidelines into Western Dressage
In my opinion the vision of what is desired is probably going to vary depending on if you talk to a Western trained rider or a dressage trained rider Hopefully the two sides will come together as the sport develops An FEI judge from the
Dressage Committee told me that when she judged in California (where WD is well established) the highest
scoring horses would also have scored basically the same if they had been in Eng-lish tack and placed well in any open dressage show It is clearly a work in pro-
gress
Fortunately everyone agrees that there must be a clear rhythm in each gait - this will be difficult in the jog without a certain amount of energy and most difficult at the lope where frequently we see an incorrect 4 beat rhythm As far as energy
and ground cover -the FEI judges have told me that good WD gaits will have a working quality similar to the working trot and canter in traditional dressage Oth-
ers who have experience in Western disciplines want to see more of a jog vs a trot In both jog and lope - cadence elasticity a supple back and well engaged hindquarters are discussed in the rules-in my mind this re-
quires a fairly active and ground covering gait
While the horse should always be on the bit it is not enough to just be in a frame -so the WD horse will really have to work correctly over his back and connect back to front This may be uncharted territory for some Western riders who are making the jump to Western Dressage Straightness and equal bending in both directions should also be an area of focus for new WD riders
In early March SVDA L grads and USEF judges got together for an educational roundtable discussion - it was a wonderful learning experi-
ence for all of us I think that regarding Western Dressage - we all agreed that we will be rewarding a rhythmic harmonious supple and obedient horse adhering to the basic principles of dressage
Just like in traditional dressage - sometimes judges will disagree on a scoring a horses performance But rest assured you will get excellent guidance and comments on how to develop your horses training Stay tuned for some exciting times as Western Dressage continues to de-
velop as a discipline Kathy Rowse
USEF S Dressage Judge
For more information Visit
wwwwesterndressageassociationorg
Contact Robyn to Sign up
for Schooling Show
Volunteer Positions
robynnunallyaolcom
Get your 4 Hours of Volun-
teer Time by July 1 2012 to
qualify for Year End
Awards
Pam Burdette 8
Tristin Butler 23
Suz Cornelsen 8
Shari Cutchin 8
Savannah Dodge 8
Reeta Edmondson 8
Susan Forester 6
Carol Gonyo 15
Danielle Goulding 4
Sacha Ingram 7
Sandy Johnson 24
Stacey Johnson 4
Jaye Jones 8
Robin Jones 12
Melisa Mahoney 7
Joan McClellan 8
Sarah Miller 4
Janice Mumford 8
Wendy Murray 20
Robyn Nunnally 28
Beth Rippel 8
Diane Rombs 8
Danielle Rowland 8
Donna Rowland 8
Kathy Rowse 23
Anna Scriebl 1
Brenda Stevens 4
Kristin Tessenear 8
Grace Williams 11
Mary Winchell 16
Jessica Zoskey 8
VOLUNTEER POINTS
SCHOOLING SHOW NOTICE-PLEASE READ
SVDA requires that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows have a current Coggins This includes non-competing
horses as well as horses and ponies brought along as a buddy You must provide SVDA with a legible copy of your horsersquos Cog-
gins and we will keep it on file until it expires Here is the actual language as written in Virginia law
2 VAC 5-70-20 Testing requirements for horses exhibited at shows fairs or other exhibitions in Virginia
All horses assembled at a show fair race meet or other such function in Virginia must be accompanied by a report of an official
negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event The person in charge will ensure
that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event and shall make such reports available for
inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not
accompanied by a negative test report
An additional requirement is that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows be accompanied by a signed entry form
This includes non-compete and ldquobuddyrdquo animals When you arrive on the grounds with a non-competing horse you must first
(before unloading) check in with the show secretary provide the current Coggins sign the entry form (this is needed for liability
purposes) and be assigned a number which shall be displayed on that horse
CONGRATULATIONS TO SVDA MEMBERShellip March Magic 2012 Scores
Jessica Zoskey amp Dansant - owner Kathy Rowse Third 2 - 69878 4th Third 2 - 65000 3rd Third 3 - 66667 5th Third 3 - 76923 1st Fourth 1 - 63571 3rd - Southebys Stakes Jessica Zoskey amp Dexter S - owner Janice Mumford Third 1 65 First place Third 2 73902 First place Third 2 73293 First place Third 3 68077 Fourth place Third 1 65921 Second place Southebys Stakes
Wishing SVDA Member Marylyn
Leonard best wishes for a speedy
recovery and get well soon
We love you Marylyn
SVDA Board of Directors
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
FOR SALE Kieffer Anja Rolled Bridle Cob size Black Pad-ded brow band and crown crank noseband Excellent con-dition (soft no fading of leather) Small repair on top of bit hanger piece where it buckles into headstall - not notice-able when bridle is on horseRolled flash strap included Rolled reins included (rolled leather front web with hand stops) $120-Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 4
Dear SVDA Ask the Trainer
Im hearing a lot about Western Dressage and saw a rider show in a Western Dressage class at the March SVDA schooling show Whats it
all about Signed
Annie Oakley Dear Annie Oakley
The general idea behind Western Dressage is the same as Classical Dressage improving the horse and rider through increased cadence balance and self carriage allowing the horse to
become more supple and flexible as it works more off its hindquarters with an increasing lightness of the forehand Simple right Welcome my western
friends with your beautiful silver embellished tack and glittery outfits that I covet so to the world of dressage Here are some general guidelines to help ensure your transition is smooth and forward
Tack Of course silver tack is not required in western dressage classes Any stock-type sad-
dle and western-styled bridle may be used Horses may be shown in either curbs or snaffles Two hands must be used with a snaffle One or two hands may be used on a curb but you
may not switch back and forth from 1 hand to 2 during a test nor may you change your rein-ing hand during a test Hackamores and cavessons are prohibited
Warm-up area Something a little different about dressage shows is that things such as draw reins and other such devices are illegal in the warm up ring Leg protection and bell boots
are allowed in the warm up but must be pulled prior to testing Your number must be worn at all times when the horse is being exercised so this includes
the warm up
Gaits Walk - a 4 beat gait The horse should walk energetically forward with a march-like quality calmly and with even steps Jigging or other mixing of the gaits along with head toss-
ing or resistance to the bridle is a serious fault In the Free Walk the horse should show complete relaxation as he is allowed freedom to lower and stretch out his head and neck
Working Jog or JogTrot - a slow steady 2 beat gait The horse should demonstrate engagement and impulsion from the rear but with less for-
ward motion than in trot Again no mixing of the gaits should be noted and the horse should keep a steady soft contact on the reins Riders must sit all jog and jogtrot work
Extended Jog - same as above but demonstrating a longer more ground covering stride It is NOT a faster JogTrot
Lope - a slow 3 beat gait Balanced cadenced strides should be seen with a light connection in the bridle Trotting behind or otherwise mixing the gaits is a major deduction Horses must be sound at all gaits Shoeing is not required
Head Carriage A good western horse carries his entire body in balance using his head and neck in relationship to his conformation creating flex-
ion at the poll lightness of the forehand and increased articulation of the joints A head carried with the poll below the withers or with the face behind the vertical is a serious flaw In
general the face should be at or slightly in front of the vertical with lower level horses being more in front of the vertical as a rule of thumb
Contact It is not necessary to show a drape in the reins Rather the rider should maintain a soft light contact with the horses mouth The horse should display no resistance to this contact and should actively but quietly seek the bit Bumping the curb (lifting the reins straight up) and open mouths are major penalties
Classes No need to memorize Classes may be called Judges do not award extra points just because a test is ridden from memory Unlike tra-
ditional dressage there is no maximum number of tests per day While testing the rider may not use their voice or click to the horse Each use of voice is a deduction of at least 2 points False tails are prohibited and braiding is NOT required Attire standard Western attire is to be worn
At all SVDA events helmets with harnesses attached are REQUIRED at all times while mounted SVDA allows for relaxed attire chaps not re-quired and a short sleeved collared shirt (such as a polo or golf shirt) without neckwear may be worn instead of a long sleeved shirt This is only an
overview of the rules each rider should read and become familiar with the rules of the Western Dressage division at httpwesterndressageassociationorg and wwwuseforglthttpwwwuseforggt Specific information as well as tests can be found there If you have questions please ask us Its a learning experience for us all I am looking forward to seeing some Western Dressage this year
Robyn Nunnally
Certified Open Horse Show Judge NCSU
SVDArsquoS ldquoASK THE TRAINERJUDGE rdquo
BY MARTY-ANNA SCHRIEBL
Submit your Questions tohellip
patriotfarmwildbluenet
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 5
Dear Annie Oakley
SVDA is very excited to be offering a trial year of Western Dressage classes and End of the Year awards We always want to welcome anyone and any discipline that is interested in improving their horse by using the classical principles of dressage
There are actually 2 organizations that are working with USEF on developing Western Dressage rules for USEF Licensed shows The West-
ern Dressage Association of American (WDAA) has the only published rules and tests and is what SVDA will follow for 2012 You can find the rules and tests at this link httpwwwwesterndressageassociationorgget-involvedwestern-dressage-rules-tests
Please become thoroughly familiar with the rules if you would like to compete this year Their current rules refer you to the USEF Dressage Rules in some sections for a longer description of the movements WDAA is working on revisions of their rules and new tests in the future
The North American Western Dressage Association (NDAA) is putting the finishing touches on their rules and tests I have an advance copy of
the NDAA rules and they significantly differ from WDAA - so this will be something that SVDA addresses for 2013 The NDAA proposal gives much more clarity and guidance on the quality that we should be looking for while judging
Just like in our traditional dressage the steps of the training scale should be the
basis for all training and competition Western Dressage MUST be judged by a dressage judge so it makes sense that we will adhere to the basic principles of
dressage There is discussion amongst members of the USEF Dressage Commit-tee about how to incorporate our USEF judging guidelines into Western Dressage
In my opinion the vision of what is desired is probably going to vary depending on if you talk to a Western trained rider or a dressage trained rider Hopefully the two sides will come together as the sport develops An FEI judge from the
Dressage Committee told me that when she judged in California (where WD is well established) the highest
scoring horses would also have scored basically the same if they had been in Eng-lish tack and placed well in any open dressage show It is clearly a work in pro-
gress
Fortunately everyone agrees that there must be a clear rhythm in each gait - this will be difficult in the jog without a certain amount of energy and most difficult at the lope where frequently we see an incorrect 4 beat rhythm As far as energy
and ground cover -the FEI judges have told me that good WD gaits will have a working quality similar to the working trot and canter in traditional dressage Oth-
ers who have experience in Western disciplines want to see more of a jog vs a trot In both jog and lope - cadence elasticity a supple back and well engaged hindquarters are discussed in the rules-in my mind this re-
quires a fairly active and ground covering gait
While the horse should always be on the bit it is not enough to just be in a frame -so the WD horse will really have to work correctly over his back and connect back to front This may be uncharted territory for some Western riders who are making the jump to Western Dressage Straightness and equal bending in both directions should also be an area of focus for new WD riders
In early March SVDA L grads and USEF judges got together for an educational roundtable discussion - it was a wonderful learning experi-
ence for all of us I think that regarding Western Dressage - we all agreed that we will be rewarding a rhythmic harmonious supple and obedient horse adhering to the basic principles of dressage
Just like in traditional dressage - sometimes judges will disagree on a scoring a horses performance But rest assured you will get excellent guidance and comments on how to develop your horses training Stay tuned for some exciting times as Western Dressage continues to de-
velop as a discipline Kathy Rowse
USEF S Dressage Judge
For more information Visit
wwwwesterndressageassociationorg
Contact Robyn to Sign up
for Schooling Show
Volunteer Positions
robynnunallyaolcom
Get your 4 Hours of Volun-
teer Time by July 1 2012 to
qualify for Year End
Awards
Pam Burdette 8
Tristin Butler 23
Suz Cornelsen 8
Shari Cutchin 8
Savannah Dodge 8
Reeta Edmondson 8
Susan Forester 6
Carol Gonyo 15
Danielle Goulding 4
Sacha Ingram 7
Sandy Johnson 24
Stacey Johnson 4
Jaye Jones 8
Robin Jones 12
Melisa Mahoney 7
Joan McClellan 8
Sarah Miller 4
Janice Mumford 8
Wendy Murray 20
Robyn Nunnally 28
Beth Rippel 8
Diane Rombs 8
Danielle Rowland 8
Donna Rowland 8
Kathy Rowse 23
Anna Scriebl 1
Brenda Stevens 4
Kristin Tessenear 8
Grace Williams 11
Mary Winchell 16
Jessica Zoskey 8
VOLUNTEER POINTS
SCHOOLING SHOW NOTICE-PLEASE READ
SVDA requires that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows have a current Coggins This includes non-competing
horses as well as horses and ponies brought along as a buddy You must provide SVDA with a legible copy of your horsersquos Cog-
gins and we will keep it on file until it expires Here is the actual language as written in Virginia law
2 VAC 5-70-20 Testing requirements for horses exhibited at shows fairs or other exhibitions in Virginia
All horses assembled at a show fair race meet or other such function in Virginia must be accompanied by a report of an official
negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event The person in charge will ensure
that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event and shall make such reports available for
inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not
accompanied by a negative test report
An additional requirement is that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows be accompanied by a signed entry form
This includes non-compete and ldquobuddyrdquo animals When you arrive on the grounds with a non-competing horse you must first
(before unloading) check in with the show secretary provide the current Coggins sign the entry form (this is needed for liability
purposes) and be assigned a number which shall be displayed on that horse
CONGRATULATIONS TO SVDA MEMBERShellip March Magic 2012 Scores
Jessica Zoskey amp Dansant - owner Kathy Rowse Third 2 - 69878 4th Third 2 - 65000 3rd Third 3 - 66667 5th Third 3 - 76923 1st Fourth 1 - 63571 3rd - Southebys Stakes Jessica Zoskey amp Dexter S - owner Janice Mumford Third 1 65 First place Third 2 73902 First place Third 2 73293 First place Third 3 68077 Fourth place Third 1 65921 Second place Southebys Stakes
Wishing SVDA Member Marylyn
Leonard best wishes for a speedy
recovery and get well soon
We love you Marylyn
SVDA Board of Directors
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
FOR SALE Kieffer Anja Rolled Bridle Cob size Black Pad-ded brow band and crown crank noseband Excellent con-dition (soft no fading of leather) Small repair on top of bit hanger piece where it buckles into headstall - not notice-able when bridle is on horseRolled flash strap included Rolled reins included (rolled leather front web with hand stops) $120-Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 5
Dear Annie Oakley
SVDA is very excited to be offering a trial year of Western Dressage classes and End of the Year awards We always want to welcome anyone and any discipline that is interested in improving their horse by using the classical principles of dressage
There are actually 2 organizations that are working with USEF on developing Western Dressage rules for USEF Licensed shows The West-
ern Dressage Association of American (WDAA) has the only published rules and tests and is what SVDA will follow for 2012 You can find the rules and tests at this link httpwwwwesterndressageassociationorgget-involvedwestern-dressage-rules-tests
Please become thoroughly familiar with the rules if you would like to compete this year Their current rules refer you to the USEF Dressage Rules in some sections for a longer description of the movements WDAA is working on revisions of their rules and new tests in the future
The North American Western Dressage Association (NDAA) is putting the finishing touches on their rules and tests I have an advance copy of
the NDAA rules and they significantly differ from WDAA - so this will be something that SVDA addresses for 2013 The NDAA proposal gives much more clarity and guidance on the quality that we should be looking for while judging
Just like in our traditional dressage the steps of the training scale should be the
basis for all training and competition Western Dressage MUST be judged by a dressage judge so it makes sense that we will adhere to the basic principles of
dressage There is discussion amongst members of the USEF Dressage Commit-tee about how to incorporate our USEF judging guidelines into Western Dressage
In my opinion the vision of what is desired is probably going to vary depending on if you talk to a Western trained rider or a dressage trained rider Hopefully the two sides will come together as the sport develops An FEI judge from the
Dressage Committee told me that when she judged in California (where WD is well established) the highest
scoring horses would also have scored basically the same if they had been in Eng-lish tack and placed well in any open dressage show It is clearly a work in pro-
gress
Fortunately everyone agrees that there must be a clear rhythm in each gait - this will be difficult in the jog without a certain amount of energy and most difficult at the lope where frequently we see an incorrect 4 beat rhythm As far as energy
and ground cover -the FEI judges have told me that good WD gaits will have a working quality similar to the working trot and canter in traditional dressage Oth-
ers who have experience in Western disciplines want to see more of a jog vs a trot In both jog and lope - cadence elasticity a supple back and well engaged hindquarters are discussed in the rules-in my mind this re-
quires a fairly active and ground covering gait
While the horse should always be on the bit it is not enough to just be in a frame -so the WD horse will really have to work correctly over his back and connect back to front This may be uncharted territory for some Western riders who are making the jump to Western Dressage Straightness and equal bending in both directions should also be an area of focus for new WD riders
In early March SVDA L grads and USEF judges got together for an educational roundtable discussion - it was a wonderful learning experi-
ence for all of us I think that regarding Western Dressage - we all agreed that we will be rewarding a rhythmic harmonious supple and obedient horse adhering to the basic principles of dressage
Just like in traditional dressage - sometimes judges will disagree on a scoring a horses performance But rest assured you will get excellent guidance and comments on how to develop your horses training Stay tuned for some exciting times as Western Dressage continues to de-
velop as a discipline Kathy Rowse
USEF S Dressage Judge
For more information Visit
wwwwesterndressageassociationorg
Contact Robyn to Sign up
for Schooling Show
Volunteer Positions
robynnunallyaolcom
Get your 4 Hours of Volun-
teer Time by July 1 2012 to
qualify for Year End
Awards
Pam Burdette 8
Tristin Butler 23
Suz Cornelsen 8
Shari Cutchin 8
Savannah Dodge 8
Reeta Edmondson 8
Susan Forester 6
Carol Gonyo 15
Danielle Goulding 4
Sacha Ingram 7
Sandy Johnson 24
Stacey Johnson 4
Jaye Jones 8
Robin Jones 12
Melisa Mahoney 7
Joan McClellan 8
Sarah Miller 4
Janice Mumford 8
Wendy Murray 20
Robyn Nunnally 28
Beth Rippel 8
Diane Rombs 8
Danielle Rowland 8
Donna Rowland 8
Kathy Rowse 23
Anna Scriebl 1
Brenda Stevens 4
Kristin Tessenear 8
Grace Williams 11
Mary Winchell 16
Jessica Zoskey 8
VOLUNTEER POINTS
SCHOOLING SHOW NOTICE-PLEASE READ
SVDA requires that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows have a current Coggins This includes non-competing
horses as well as horses and ponies brought along as a buddy You must provide SVDA with a legible copy of your horsersquos Cog-
gins and we will keep it on file until it expires Here is the actual language as written in Virginia law
2 VAC 5-70-20 Testing requirements for horses exhibited at shows fairs or other exhibitions in Virginia
All horses assembled at a show fair race meet or other such function in Virginia must be accompanied by a report of an official
negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event The person in charge will ensure
that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event and shall make such reports available for
inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not
accompanied by a negative test report
An additional requirement is that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows be accompanied by a signed entry form
This includes non-compete and ldquobuddyrdquo animals When you arrive on the grounds with a non-competing horse you must first
(before unloading) check in with the show secretary provide the current Coggins sign the entry form (this is needed for liability
purposes) and be assigned a number which shall be displayed on that horse
CONGRATULATIONS TO SVDA MEMBERShellip March Magic 2012 Scores
Jessica Zoskey amp Dansant - owner Kathy Rowse Third 2 - 69878 4th Third 2 - 65000 3rd Third 3 - 66667 5th Third 3 - 76923 1st Fourth 1 - 63571 3rd - Southebys Stakes Jessica Zoskey amp Dexter S - owner Janice Mumford Third 1 65 First place Third 2 73902 First place Third 2 73293 First place Third 3 68077 Fourth place Third 1 65921 Second place Southebys Stakes
Wishing SVDA Member Marylyn
Leonard best wishes for a speedy
recovery and get well soon
We love you Marylyn
SVDA Board of Directors
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
FOR SALE Kieffer Anja Rolled Bridle Cob size Black Pad-ded brow band and crown crank noseband Excellent con-dition (soft no fading of leather) Small repair on top of bit hanger piece where it buckles into headstall - not notice-able when bridle is on horseRolled flash strap included Rolled reins included (rolled leather front web with hand stops) $120-Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Contact Robyn to Sign up
for Schooling Show
Volunteer Positions
robynnunallyaolcom
Get your 4 Hours of Volun-
teer Time by July 1 2012 to
qualify for Year End
Awards
Pam Burdette 8
Tristin Butler 23
Suz Cornelsen 8
Shari Cutchin 8
Savannah Dodge 8
Reeta Edmondson 8
Susan Forester 6
Carol Gonyo 15
Danielle Goulding 4
Sacha Ingram 7
Sandy Johnson 24
Stacey Johnson 4
Jaye Jones 8
Robin Jones 12
Melisa Mahoney 7
Joan McClellan 8
Sarah Miller 4
Janice Mumford 8
Wendy Murray 20
Robyn Nunnally 28
Beth Rippel 8
Diane Rombs 8
Danielle Rowland 8
Donna Rowland 8
Kathy Rowse 23
Anna Scriebl 1
Brenda Stevens 4
Kristin Tessenear 8
Grace Williams 11
Mary Winchell 16
Jessica Zoskey 8
VOLUNTEER POINTS
SCHOOLING SHOW NOTICE-PLEASE READ
SVDA requires that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows have a current Coggins This includes non-competing
horses as well as horses and ponies brought along as a buddy You must provide SVDA with a legible copy of your horsersquos Cog-
gins and we will keep it on file until it expires Here is the actual language as written in Virginia law
2 VAC 5-70-20 Testing requirements for horses exhibited at shows fairs or other exhibitions in Virginia
All horses assembled at a show fair race meet or other such function in Virginia must be accompanied by a report of an official
negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event The person in charge will ensure
that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event and shall make such reports available for
inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not
accompanied by a negative test report
An additional requirement is that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows be accompanied by a signed entry form
This includes non-compete and ldquobuddyrdquo animals When you arrive on the grounds with a non-competing horse you must first
(before unloading) check in with the show secretary provide the current Coggins sign the entry form (this is needed for liability
purposes) and be assigned a number which shall be displayed on that horse
CONGRATULATIONS TO SVDA MEMBERShellip March Magic 2012 Scores
Jessica Zoskey amp Dansant - owner Kathy Rowse Third 2 - 69878 4th Third 2 - 65000 3rd Third 3 - 66667 5th Third 3 - 76923 1st Fourth 1 - 63571 3rd - Southebys Stakes Jessica Zoskey amp Dexter S - owner Janice Mumford Third 1 65 First place Third 2 73902 First place Third 2 73293 First place Third 3 68077 Fourth place Third 1 65921 Second place Southebys Stakes
Wishing SVDA Member Marylyn
Leonard best wishes for a speedy
recovery and get well soon
We love you Marylyn
SVDA Board of Directors
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
FOR SALE Kieffer Anja Rolled Bridle Cob size Black Pad-ded brow band and crown crank noseband Excellent con-dition (soft no fading of leather) Small repair on top of bit hanger piece where it buckles into headstall - not notice-able when bridle is on horseRolled flash strap included Rolled reins included (rolled leather front web with hand stops) $120-Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
SCHOOLING SHOW NOTICE-PLEASE READ
SVDA requires that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows have a current Coggins This includes non-competing
horses as well as horses and ponies brought along as a buddy You must provide SVDA with a legible copy of your horsersquos Cog-
gins and we will keep it on file until it expires Here is the actual language as written in Virginia law
2 VAC 5-70-20 Testing requirements for horses exhibited at shows fairs or other exhibitions in Virginia
All horses assembled at a show fair race meet or other such function in Virginia must be accompanied by a report of an official
negative test for equine infectious anemia conducted within 12 months prior to such event The person in charge will ensure
that a copy of the official negative test results accompanies each horse in the event and shall make such reports available for
inspection by a representative of the State Veterinarian upon request The person in charge shall exclude any horse which is not
accompanied by a negative test report
An additional requirement is that all horses coming to schooling and sanctioned shows be accompanied by a signed entry form
This includes non-compete and ldquobuddyrdquo animals When you arrive on the grounds with a non-competing horse you must first
(before unloading) check in with the show secretary provide the current Coggins sign the entry form (this is needed for liability
purposes) and be assigned a number which shall be displayed on that horse
CONGRATULATIONS TO SVDA MEMBERShellip March Magic 2012 Scores
Jessica Zoskey amp Dansant - owner Kathy Rowse Third 2 - 69878 4th Third 2 - 65000 3rd Third 3 - 66667 5th Third 3 - 76923 1st Fourth 1 - 63571 3rd - Southebys Stakes Jessica Zoskey amp Dexter S - owner Janice Mumford Third 1 65 First place Third 2 73902 First place Third 2 73293 First place Third 3 68077 Fourth place Third 1 65921 Second place Southebys Stakes
Wishing SVDA Member Marylyn
Leonard best wishes for a speedy
recovery and get well soon
We love you Marylyn
SVDA Board of Directors
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
FOR SALE Kieffer Anja Rolled Bridle Cob size Black Pad-ded brow band and crown crank noseband Excellent con-dition (soft no fading of leather) Small repair on top of bit hanger piece where it buckles into headstall - not notice-able when bridle is on horseRolled flash strap included Rolled reins included (rolled leather front web with hand stops) $120-Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Page 8
Classified Adshellip
Wanted Someone to take care of Silverleaf Farm when we are away esp on weekends when we are away at horse shows
Must be experienced mature flexible and willing to
spend the night to care for 2 dogs and 5-6
horses Care Involved feeding 4x a day
contact Mike Rowse 757-621-6769 or Kathy at 757-
617-9505
FOR SALE Kieffer Anja Rolled Bridle Cob size Black Pad-ded brow band and crown crank noseband Excellent con-dition (soft no fading of leather) Small repair on top of bit hanger piece where it buckles into headstall - not notice-able when bridle is on horseRolled flash strap included Rolled reins included (rolled leather front web with hand stops) $120-Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
HS KK Ultra Bit Double jointed (peanut) mouthpiece 5 14 inch mouthpiece (measured from inside ring to in-side ring) 70 mm rings Bit diameter 16 mm $70 Sandy 582-2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Wintec Cushion Grip Black Reins New $15 Sandy 582-
2939 | pemcorgiluvaolcom
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Janice Mumford
USDF Bronze amp Silver Medalist
USDF ldquoLrdquo Graduate
Clinics amp Lessons at your Farm
Judging Dressage amp Open Schooling
Shows
Call
7576358023
CLINICS | LESSONS | JUDGING
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
Schooling Show Schedule
httpwwwflowerpowerfundraisingcomcampaigncampaign_id=10873
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage
SVDA Newsletter Editor
Wendy L Murray
124 Rockland Terrace
Suffolk VA 23434
Aprilrsquos issue of Half Halt is dedicated to Western
Dressage