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A Sad, but Sweet Back Story by Cindy Sydnor & AngelA PrenoSil

In 2004, the Ann Villani Memorial Scholarship Award was born. Here’s a little story about how Ann, knowing she might pass from her cancer, made sure her young horse’s future stayed bright.

Cindy Sydnor is a native Milton, Massachusetts. But she spent 2 years in Vienna, Austria, and Germany, to begin to learn dressage! She married a rider from the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. They imported a TB gelding from Brazil and spent four years there. Cindy tried out for the Pan Am and Olympic Games of 1975 and 76 on this same horse, returning to Massachusetts in 1972.

Sydnor began training and teaching in 1977 and moved to Snow Camp, North Carolina. She returned to New England to give clinics and met Ann Villani during that time period. In 2003, Ann asked Cindy to do a clinic at Amethyst Farm in Amherst, MA and invited Cindy to stay at her lovely townhouse. Ann had already been through treatment and surgery for cancer but was not doing well, as the cancer returned. She asked Cindy if she would take her young horse Onno, at some point in the future, meaning if she didn’t make it. Cindy didn’t know what to say, so she said, “If it gives you peace of mind, of course, I will take him. But please don’t make me do it!”

When Ann died that same December, Cindy attended her memorial service, a terribly sad time. Soon after, she was contacted by Ann’s brother, who is a lawyer and was taking care of her affairs. Ann’s beloved horse, Onno came to Cindy very soon after with all his belongings: saddle, bridles, blankets, special alfalfa pellets, and insurance.

Onno’s show record is as follows: first, second, third, fourth levels, and PSG and Intermediaire-1. Now at 17 years old, he does piaffe and passage and several one-tempis. Since his colic surgery in 2011, Cindy has shown him at Intermediaire-1 with good scores in the sixties.

Cindy says “I love him for himself, because he is an exceptional horse. I also love him in Ann’s memory”. She has a photo of Ann on a shelf in her entry way. It makes her happy to see Ann’s smiling face. Onno lives out almost 24 hours a day in a 20-acre pasture with eight other horses, mares and geldings. He is king out there but is not nasty. Nor has he ever hurt another horse. He’s a real gentleman who deserves and gets respect. Cindy is confident Ann would be very pleased with the life Onno has had!

March/April 2014

While Cindy keeps Ann’s memories alive through her horse, NEDA offers a very nice $1000.00 memorial award each year because of the generous donations received by all that knew and loved Ann and what she stood for. Consider nominating a special someone you know for this special award!

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NEDA is Going Green!by KATHy MCHUgH

NEDA is finally joining the ranks of most other dressage organizations and many nonprofits and transforming the Tip of the Hat into electronic form. We have hung onto our beloved printed Tip for much longer than most other organizations, but printing the Tip is both costly and wasteful. In addition an electronic Tip will permit us to link you to other resources from within articles, pictures can become videos – and can be in color! Our sponsors can present themselves in color and with links to their websites and to special deals for member readers. We think it will open a new world of journalistic possibilities for us and broaden your horizons.

We realize that not everyone is able to receive the Tip in this format. Despite the fact that you will be missing out on all the new features that an electronic format offers, we will be able to print out the electronic version and mail it to those who cannot receive it in this form. We will offer that service for free for the remainder of this year, but will have to consider an add-on fee for a print version of the Tip in the next membership year, depending on our experience this year. The May Tip will be the last one commercially printed and mailed.

If you are unable to receive the Tip electronically and would like to receive a printed version, please email me at [email protected] or send me a note at 64 Pearl Street, Charlestown, MA 02129, including your name and address, and I will insure that

you continue to receive a printed version of the Tip throughout the current membership year. If you can receive it electronically but aren’t sure if NEDA has your email address, please check with Tammy Paparella at [email protected] so she can check and update your profile if needed. And if you’d rather NEDA not have your email address, the electronic version will be posted on the website in a members only section as soon as it is released via email.

Give us a few months to figure out how to realize the full potential of this new format, and I think you’ll be pleased with the results. We try to stretch your membership dollar to provide as much bang for your buck as we can. We feel the dollars spent on printing can be better spent on supporting educational activities and the other in-person events where we can get to know one another and share our successes and challenges. You’ll continue to get The Salute, our beautiful full-color annual report in the early spring, and the Omnibus Prize List – the New England dressage rider’s “little black book.”


NEDA is excited to re-introduce the NEDA Summer Show – July 13, 2014

Join us on the North Shore at Twisdenwood Farm in Georgetown, MA, for a one-day USEF/USDF rated show with judges Lisa Cox (“R”), Aiken, SC & Sue Roberto (“S”), Osterville, MA. Great ribbons, NEDA medals for 1st place with 65%, and $350 Prix St Georges Stakes.

The grounds offer a choice of warm-up areas (indoor, oversized outdoor, and on-deck warm-up) and two outdoor competition arenas with excellent sand footing. Relaxed atmosphere minutes away from Routes 95 and 495.

Help us make it a NEDA tradition for years to come! For more information on the show please visit the NEDA website & or contact the show Manager: Helen Cast: [email protected]


Audit spots still available for NEDA/USDF “L” programNEDA will once again host a section of the USDF “L” (for Learner Judge) program. This “C” session has a full complement of Participants but can accept more Auditors on both a pre-registered and walk in basis (as long as room is available).

Auditor: ■ Anyone may attend and does not have

to be a member of NEDA or USDF to attend any of these sessions.

■ May elect to attend one or both days.

■ May not ask questions of formally take part in the practice judging portions of the educational sessions (although all auditors may bring their own score sheets and practice judge from their seats).

■ Will receive a copy of all handouts (if pre-registered).

■ Pre-registered cost is $25/day and includes handouts for Saturday’s program.

■ Walk –in Auditors will be accepted on a first come basis. The cost is $35/day and does not guarantee handouts.

The Program:Gary Rockwell, noted USEF “S” and FEI judge, will conduct both the lecture portion on Saturday and the practical judging on Sunday.

■ This session covers collective marks-gaits, impulsion, submission and the rider’s seat and position and rider biomechanics, scoring methodology. It also provides an overview to the Freestyle.

■ Sunday will be devoted entirely to practice judging tests, with commentary from Mr. Rockwell. Participants will be provided with test copies. Auditors may bring their own score sheets (all three tests at Training, First and Second levels)

■ Participants and Auditors are urged to bring their own clipboards on Sunday as well as something to sit on as the seating is on wooden bleachers.

Locations, hotel and food information:

■ Saturday’s lecture is at the host hotel, The Hamption Inn, 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA. Registration is from 7:15

to 8:00 with the lecture starting at 8:00 AM, lasting until approximately 4:30 . The lecture will be highlighted with many illustrative video clips. The Hampton Inn has a sports bar restaurant. A pre-ordered buffet lunch may be purchased (info on the application form).

■ The Hampton Inn has a special NEDA room rate. Call 508-653-5000.

■ Sunday’s practical judging will be held at Apple Knoll Farm, 23 Forest Lane, Millis, MA, about 1/2 hour from the host hotel. Pre-registration starts at 7:15-8:00. There is no concessions at this location, so bring your own snacks and/or bag lunch. A pre-paid box lunch will be available for $12 (info on the application form).

How to apply: ■ Auditor and Demo Rider Application

Forms are available on the NEDA website, www.neda.org. Go to the “L” section and scroll to “forms”.

For more information or an application form, contact Kate O’Connor, [email protected].

As a member of the United States Equestrian Team, Gary Rockwell represented the U.S. in competition throughout Europe. He and his Danish mare “Suna” won a Team Silver medal at CHIO Rotterdam in 1993 and a Team Bronze at the 1994 World Championships at The Hague, Netherlands. As a USEF judge for more than 25 years, he officiated

Gary Rockwellat many regional finals and national championships. As an FEI judge, he officiated at North American Young Rider Championships, FEI Challenge Tours, European Championships, four World Cup Finals, the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong and the 2012 Olympic Games in London.


2014 dreSSAge SCHooling SHoWSShow date Location Levels Offered Judge(s) Contact Info

3/16/2014 Independence Stable Belchertown, MA Intro-Training First and above TOC Karen Roberts (L) Dottie Brittingham *leadline, Western dressage 413-284-0371 [email protected] www.independencestablellc.com

4/19/2014 Cutter Farm Dracut, MA Intro-Training PreElem-Prelim TBA Marina Burliss (978) 697-7858 Kristin Wesson, Secretary (603)440-3564 [email protected] www.cutterfarm.com

4/27/2014 independence Stable belchertown, MA intro-Training First and above ToC *leadline, Western dressage TbA dottie brittingham 413-284-0371 [email protected] www.independencestablellc.com

4/27/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Yvonn Coleman-Larson (L) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 Patty Montana (L) [email protected] www.belandStables.com

5/3/2014 CVDA Critique Day South Woodstock, VT Intro-FEI Lori Brainard (R) www.cvda.org Kate Roccio (L) Leslie deGrandmaison (L)

5/3/2014 Central Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Sandra Beaulieu (L) [email protected] durham, Me

5/4/2014 CVDA Spring Schooling Show Intro-FEI Lori Brainard (R) www.cvda.org South Woodstock, VT Kate Roccio (L) Leslie deGrandmaison (L)

5/4/2014 Vienna Farm Gorham, ME Intro-FEI Jane Tremlett (L) [email protected]

5/4/2014 Weston Dressage & 2-Phase Event Weston, MA Intro-Training WT- Novice Nancy Guyotte (R) Linda Cabot 508-788-9181 [email protected] www.westonshows.com

5/4/2014 NEDA Schooling Shows to benefit Intro-Fourth, Western Dressage Susan Edelen (L) Diana Lane Strongwater Farm Tewksbury, MA [email protected] www.neda.org

5/4/2014 Heritage Dressage Intro-First, Second and above TOC Patty Montana (L) www.heritage-dressage.org Briggs Stables Hanover, MA Western Dressage Keith Angstadt (R)

5/4/2014 Hilltop equestiran Center intro-Second TbA Mary Ann davis 603-692-6313 ride review ride Somersworth, nH Preelem-Prelim www.Hilltopequestriancenter.com

5/4/2014 Mount Holyoke College equestrian Center intro-Fei, dressage equitation TbA Sharyn Antico 413-538-3036 eventing Tests [email protected] www.mhcriding.com

5/4/2014 CrdA Schooling Show - intro-Fei TbA Sue McKeown 508-459-9209 Apple Knoll Farm Millis, MA [email protected] www.crdressage.org

5/10/2014 First Choice Riding Academy Enfield, NH Intro-First, Second and above TOC Susan Edelen (L) Heidi Jo Hauri-Gill 603-632-1011 www.firstchoiceridingacademy.com

5/18/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Western Dressage Corinna Schuller-Fleming (L) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

5/18/2014 oak rise Farm goffstown, nH intro-Third, linda Saba Sue yianakopolos 603-656-9730 gaited and Western dressage www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

5/18/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Rachel Markels Webber (L) Elena Raymond 207-317-1472 Hollis, Me [email protected]

5/18/2014 Wentworth Hunt Dressage Schooling Show Intro- 2ND Level, Upper Level TOC Jennifer Anttonen (L) Sarah Isherwood 603-489-8037 UnH equine Center, durham, nH [email protected] www.wentworthhunt.org

5/18/2014 Cornerstone Farm Richmond, VT Intro- FEI , Western Dressage Lori Brainard (R) Carolyn Tulumello [email protected] www.cornerstonefarm.com


2014 dreSSAge SCHooling SHoWS ConT.Show date Location Levels Offered Judge(s) Contact Info

5/24/2014 Derby Talk Farm Atkinson, NH Leadline, Intro-Second, Above TOC Yvonn Coleman-Larsen (L) Ronald or Beverly LeBlanc 603-362-4234 [email protected] www.derbytalkfarm.com

5/24/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT Western dressage TbA www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

5/25/2014 Wild Aire Farm Southbridge, MA intro-ToC TbA www.WildAireFArM.com

5/25/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT intro-Second TbA www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

5/25/2014 Hilltop equestiran Center ride review ride intro-Second, Preelem-Prelim TbA Mary Ann davis 603-692-6313 Somersworth, nH www.Hilltopequestriancenter.com

5/31/2014 Letterperfect Farm Uxbridge, MA Intro-FEI TBA Kelli Mason 508-278-9905 [email protected] www.letterperfectfarm.com

6/1/2014 Merrimack Valley dressage intro-Fourth, Fei ToC Bradford Equestrian Center Bradford, MA Dressage Rider Tests, Prix Caprilli Leslie deGrandmaison (L) Barbara Odiorne 978 376-8327 [email protected] Sandi Austin 978 774-6554 [email protected] lynda Angstadt [email protected]

6/1/2014 Greystone Stables Schooling Show Berwick, ME Intro-FEI Jane Tremlett (L) [email protected]

6/1/2014 Wild Aire Farm Southbridge, Ma intro-ToC TbA www.WildAireFArM.com

6/1/2014 East Hill Farm Plainfield, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage TBA Kathie Moulton [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

6/7/2014 First Choice Riding Academy Enfield, NH Intro-First, Second and above TOC Rachel Marks Webber (L) Heidi Jo Hauri-Gill 603-632-1011 Baby Elem- Training www.firstchoiceridingacademy.com

6/8/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Dot Demis (R) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 Susan Edelen (L) [email protected] www.belandStables.com

6/8/2014 NHDEA Summer Schooling Show, Intro-FEI Ida Anderson Norris (S) www.nhdea.org UNH, Durham, NH Lori Barnard (R)

6/15/2014 Cutter Farm Dracut, MA Intro-Training, PreElem-Prelim TBA Marina Burliss (978) 697-7858 Kristin Wesson/Secretary (603)440-3564 [email protected] www.cutterfarm.com

6/15/2014 Oak Rise Farm Goffstown, NH Intro-Third, Gaited and Leslie DeGrandmaison (L) Sue Yianakopolos 603-656-9730 www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

6/22/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Janet Briggs (R) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

6/22/2014 Heritage Dressage Briggs Stables Intro-First, Second and above TOC Chrystal Taylor (L) www.heritage-dressage.org Hanover, MA Freestyle TOC, Western Dressage Susan Edelen (L)



6/22/2014 The equestry new Haven, VT intro- Fei, Western dressage TbA Kate Selby [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

6/28/2014 Sons of the Wind Farm Merrimac, MA intro-PSg TbA Julie bottum www.sonsofthewindfarm.com 978-423-9619

6/28/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT Western Dressage Susan Edelen (L) www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

6/29/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Bill McMullin (R) Polly Shields 207-894-5149 Hollis, Me [email protected]

6/29/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT Intro-Second Susan Edelen (L) www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage



7/5/2014 First Choice Riding Academy Enfield, NH Intro-First, Second and above TOC TBA Heidi Jo Hauri-Gill 603-632-1011 Baby Elem- Training www.firstchoiceridingacademy.com

7/6/2014 Hilltop equestiran Center intro-Second TbA Mary Ann davis 603-692-6313 ride review ride Somersworth, nH www.Hilltopequestriancenter.com

7/12/2014 Central Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Chris Joost (L) [email protected] durham, Me

7/12/2014 Sunset Farm Waterford, ME Intro-Fourth Charlotte Trentelman (S) [email protected]

7/13/2014 SPHO Dressage Schooling Show Hollis, ME Intro-FEI Willette Brown (R) [email protected]

7/13/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Caludia Tarlov (L) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 Rita Brown (L) [email protected] www.belandStables.com

7/13/2014 CHAMP at good Hope South Hero, VT intro- Fei, Western dressage TbA Jean desranleau [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

7/17/2014 Heritage Dressage Intro-First, Second and above TOC Kathy Bruce (L) www.heritage-dressage.org Briggs Stables Hanover, MA Freestyle TOC, Western Dressage Sara Stubbs (L)

7/20/2014 CVDA Summer Schooling Show Intro-FEI Cindy Rose-Wylie, (R) www.cvda.org South Woodstock, VT Meg Hilly (L)

7/20/2014 Derby Talk Farm Atkinson, NH Leadline, Intro-Second, Above TOC Jennifer Anttonen (L) Ronald or Beverly LeBlanc 603-362-4234 [email protected] www.derbytalkfarm.com

7/20/2014 Cutter Farm Dracut, MA Intro-Training, PreElem-Prelim TBA Marina Burliss (978) 697-7858 Kristin Wesson/Secretary (603)440-3564 [email protected], www.cutterfarm.com


7/20/2014 Hilltop equestiran Center intro-Second, Preelem-Prelim TbA Mary Ann davis 603-692-6313 ride review ride Somersworth, nH www.Hilltopequestriancenter.com

7/27/2014 oak rise Farm goffstown, nH intro-Third, gaited and Jennifer Sullivan Sue yianakopolos 603-656-9730 Western dressage www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

8/2/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT Western dressage TbA www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

8/3/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Bill McMullin (R) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

8/3/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Susan Edelen (L) Elizabeth Tewksbury 207- 625-4616 Hollis, Me [email protected]

8/3/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT intro-Second TbA www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

8/3/2014 long Shadow Farm Morrisville, VT intro- Fei, Western dressage TbA Joanne lawton [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

8/10/2014 Central Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Carol Poulin-Taylor (L) [email protected] durham, Me

8/10/2014 Independence Stable Belchertown, MA Intro-Training, First and above TOC Gretchen DeMone (L) Dottie Brittingham 413-284-0371 *leadline, Western dressage [email protected] www.independencestablellc.com

8/10/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Yvonn Coleman-Larson (L) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 Leslie de Grandmaison (L) [email protected] www.belandStables.com


8/17/2014 Merrimack Valley Dressage Intro-Fourth, FEI TOC, Prix Caprilli TBA Barbara Odiorne 978 376-8327 bradford equestrian Center bradford, MA dressage rider Tests [email protected] Sandi Austin 978 774-6554 [email protected] lynda Angstadt [email protected]



8/17/2014 oak rise Farm goffstown, nH intro-Third, gaited and grace golden Sue yianakopolos 603-656-9730 Western dressage www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

8/23/2014 Sunset Farm Waterford, ME Intro-Fourth Carol Poulin-Taylor (L) [email protected]


8/24/2014 Greystone Stables Schooling Show Berwick, ME Intro-FEI Laura Mitchell (L) [email protected]



8/24/2014 Cloverfield Farm Colchester, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage TBA Lori Bernard www.champlaindressagevt.net

8/31/2014 Juniper Knoll Farm Richmond, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage Jean Pecor (L) Becca Olsen [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

9/6/2014 CVDA Fall Schooling Show South Woodstock, VT Intro-FEI Jean Pecor (L) www.cvda.org EmMA Griffen (L)

9/6/2014 Central Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Willette Brown (R) [email protected] Kur for the Cure Pownal, ME Jane Tremlett (L)

9/7/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Susanne Handler (R) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

9/7/2014 Independence Stable Belchertown, MA Intro-Training, First and above TOC Bobbi Carleton (L) Dottie Brittingham 413-284-0371 *leadline, Western dressage [email protected] www.independencestablellc.com

9/7/2014 NEDA Schooling Shows to benefit Intro-Fourth, Western Dressage Leslie de Grandmaison (L) Diana Lane [email protected] Strongwater Farm Tewksbury, MA www.neda.org

9/7/2014 East Hill Farm Plainfield, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage TBA Kathie Moulton [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net


9/13/2014 The equestry new Haven, VT intro- Fei, Western dressage TbA Kate Selby [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

9/14/2014 Derby Talk Farm Atkinson, NH Leadline, Intro-Second, Above TOC Patti Swan (L) Ronald or Beverly LeBlanc 603-362-4234 [email protected] www.derbytalkfarm.com

9/14/2014 oak rise Farm goffstown, nH intro-Third, gaited and Pam Walker Sue yianakopolos 603-656-9730 Western dressage www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

9/14/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Christina Keim (L) [email protected] Hollis, Me


9/21/2014 eddy Farm School for Horse and rider intro- Fei, Western dressage TbA Margaret bojanowski Middlebury, VT [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

9/27/2014 Sons of the Wind Farm Merrimac, MA intro-PSg TbA Julie bottum www.sonsofthewindfarm.com 978-423-9619

9/27/2014 NMDA Schooling Show Atkinson, ME Intro-FEI Patti Swan (L) [email protected]



9/28/2014 Merrimack Valley Dressage Intro-Fourth, FEI TOC Janet Briggs (R) Barbara Odiorne 978 376-8327 Bradford Equestrian Center Bradford, MA Dressage Rider Tests, Prix Caprilli [email protected] Sandi Austin 978 774-6554 [email protected] lynda Angstadt [email protected]

9/28/2014 breezy Meadows Schooling Show Saco, Me intro-Fei TbA [email protected]

9/28/2014 Juniper Knoll Farm Richmond, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage Meg Hilly (L) Becca Olsen [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

10/5/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Hollis, ME Intro-FEI Vickie Rollack (L) [email protected]

10/5/2014 Heritage Dressage Briggs Stables Intro-First, Second and above TOC Dr. Nancy Young (L) www.heritage-dressage.org Hanover, MA Freestyle TOC, Western Dressage Lisa Leland Corchesne (L)

10/5/2014 CrdA Jean Kendall Memorial Schooling Show - intro-Fei TbA Sue McKeown 508-459-9209 Apple Knoll Farm Millis, MA [email protected] www.crdressage.org

10/5/2014 NHDEA Fall Schooling Show, UNH, Durham, NH Intro-FEI Susan Roberto (S) www.nhdea.org Willette Brown (R)

10/5/2014 Triple Combination Farm Ferrisburgh, VT intro- Fei, Western dressage TbA Andrea Waldo [email protected]

10/11/2014 Sunset Farm Waterford, ME Intro-Fourth Vickie Coyman-Rollack (L) [email protected]

10/12/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Grace Golden (L) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

10/12/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First. Second-FEI TOC Keith Angstadt (R) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 [email protected] www.belandStables.com



10/19/2014 breezy Meadows Schooling Show Saco, Me intro-Fei TbA [email protected]

10/19/2014 Hilltop equestiran Center intro-Second, Preelem-Prelim TbA Mary Ann davis 603-692-6313 ride review ride Somersworth, nH www.Hilltopequestriancenter.com

11/2/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Susan Roberto (S) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 [email protected] www.belandStables.com


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On November 23, NEDA members gathered at the Cambridge Hyatt to celebrate the 2013 show season. Members traveled from as far away as New York to enjoy the Year End Award banquet. The evening opened with a cocktail hour and was followed by a dinner of seasonal foods and a chocolate dessert sampler that left everyone raving.

After dinner, NEDA President Kathy McHugh gave a brief year in review, highlighting the events of the year and the new website. This was followed by our keynote speaker, sports psychologist Dr Jenny Susser, who discussed ‘How Did We Get Here?’.

Dr Susser delivered a fun-filled discussion on the various reasons that brought everyone together at the awards celebration. She discussed realistic goal setting which match saddle time and mental preparation both on and off the horse. What do you think about while riding around the ring waiting for the

judge to ring the bell? This thought provoking question registered with many of the attendees.

After Dr Susser’s presentation, the award winners in attendance were honored. Everyone was thankful to our sponsors: Mountain Horse who provided the beautiful Champion jackets and Dover

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Saddlery who provided the Reserve Champion saddle pads. Following the award presentation, the winner of the table decorating contest was announced…Candace Platz of Maine. Finally, Master of Ceremonies Paul Eason opened up the dance floor. It was a fun night of celebration for all!


SCHolArSHiP neWS

Did You Know?! Neda Awards Scholarships To Breeders!

NEDA Educational Scholarships – Don’t Miss the Deadline!

The Breeders Committee has very generously made a donation to the Scholarship fund to assist with educational programs for people interested in breeding, training, judging and showing Sport Horses in the US. Funds would be awarded by the scholarship committee under the same requirement and procedures already followed by scholarship program. The donation would allow additional awards for people interested in advancing the US position of breeding and preparing internationally competitive Sport Horses.

The scholarship awards should include but not be limited to:

a) Breeders who wish to increase their level of expertise on proper selection

d) Support the development and training for breed show technical staff and handlers.

Anyone who might be interested in applying for this award should go to the website http://www.neda.org/?page=SCHMAIN or contact the Scholarship Chair, Angela Prenosil at [email protected] for an application or questions. Remember, the deadline this year is April 1!

NEDA members please take note - Scholarships are currently available for qualified applicants ... that could be you!

The next deadline for scholarship applications is April 1st !

of breeding horses based on bloodlines, conformation and movement.

b) Breeders/Trainers who wish to further education on the proper process of preparation, training and handling of young horses for under saddle work, In hand work and presentation to breed keurings and inspections.

c) Support the development and training of DSHB judges and in the US.

To receive an application or an informational brochure about the Scholarship Program Go to: http://www.neda.org/?page=SCHMAIN Angela Prenosil, Scholarship Chairman PO Box 398, Thorndike, MA 01079 Phone: (413) 627-2699 • E-mail: [email protected]


The snow is piling up outside. The horses are layered in blankets and we yearn for spring.

This is a good time to pull out the calendar and plan your show season.

A great place to start is with the Strongwater Park Schooling Series, located in Tewksbury, MA.

The first show is Sunday, May 4, a week before NEDA Spring Show.

This is a nice, low key show to reintroduce your horse to the warm-up area and maybe try out a new level /test.

Maybe you haven’t shown in awhile?

New horse? Old horse?

Strongwater Park Schooling SeriesPlease come and show with us.

We welcome everyone. The judges are USDF certified, the volunteers are friendly and we do our best to keep everyone relaxed and happy. There’s plenty of trailer parking right in view of the rings.

Best of all your entry fees go to a worthwhile cause.

Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center (formerly known as T.H.E FARM) Is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations and PATH Premier Accredited Center, http://www.pathintl.org providing equine assisted therapeutic programs for the general public, as well as for clients of Tewksbury Hospital, schools and other service agencies. http://www.strongwaterfarm.org/, including U.S Veteran’s organizations, Horses for Heroes, and The Wounded Warrior Project.

Those of us who have the good fortune to be with horses recognize the sense of well being that comes from being around them. I have personally observed this in others at Strongwater Farm.

Horses are good therapists.

They don’t ask for much and give so much in return.

Please come out to the schooling show, you’ll have a good time, get some good feedback from the judges and help others have the opportunity to feel the love a horse can give.

NEDA has supported and managed this schooling show for 11 years and with your support, hopefully, many more.

Entry form and Prizelist online at www.neda.org


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Mark your calendars! “The Shindig”, will be held on Saturday night May 10, 2014 at the Marshfield Fair Grounds, home of the New England Dressage 2014 Spring Show. This event is for all competitors of the Spring Show and all NEDA members. There will be a cocktail hour with a cash bar, dinner buffet and music/dancing for all to enjoy.

Spring Show Fun!by KArin SWAnFeldT

This event is a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of your show season, chat with friends you have not seen over the cold winter months and just have a ROCKING GOOD TIME! The event will kick off after the last rider of the day which is around 6ish and will wrap up by 9pm. The Shindig gives everyone a place to have dinner and drinks right on the show grounds. Then you can check your horses for the night and return to the

hotel for a good nights sleep. What better way to enjoy your weekend.

Tickets may be purchased for 35.00 per person through Sue McKeown, our Show Secretary and there will be tickets available on the grounds in the show office on Friday May 9, 2014. Please do not wait to buy your tickets because you could miss out on this super time. See you all at “The Shindig”


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NEDA is getting ready for the 2014 competition season and the Spring Show will be here in a matter of weeks. This show has always been successful and a crowd pleaser with competitors and spectators. In order to keep it a financial success, competition management is asking for some support from our members in the form of Class Sponsorships.

In 2013 we had nearly 60 classes spread over the two days of the show but only 10 class sponsors. It would be great if we have sponsors for every class. You as an individual, a farm or just a group of friends can sponsor can a class for just $35.

The show will be offering classes from Training Level 1 through Grand Prix and this one way you can let people know you support NEDA. All you have to do is send a check for $35 per class, made out to NEDA, your name as you wish it to appear in the program* and your choice of class you wish to sponsor.

Thanks for your support.

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Mail to: Sue McKeown, Spring Show Secretary

6 Whitehaven Lane Worcester, Ma. 01609


O nce Again show season is fast approaching. Yes, snow may be all around us now, but just wait... in a few short weeks, the ground will start thawing, and our thoughts will turn once again to competition. As you know NEDA depends heavily upon its members for our shows to run smoothly and seemingly effortless (if you only knew!). We are profoundly grateful to our volunteers, each and every one an integral part of all NEDA shows, clinics and events.

The first NEDA show of 2014 is NEDA Spring Dressage Competition at Marshfield Fair Grounds on

May 10 & 11, and show organizers are looking for volunteers in all areas. This is a wonderful opportunity to join in and help out NEDA, have some fun, and gain valuable experience while you’re at it.

Calling All Volunteers: Show Season Is Coming!NEDA is in need of volunteers in the following capacities:

■ Stable Manager

■ Scorers

■ Awards

■ Runners

■ Ring Stewards

■ Office Help

■ Pre-show set up

If you’re interested in volunteering for the Spring Show, please contact Paul Cormier, Competition Manager, at (508) 847-2931 or email at MarquisdeMud @aol.com.

Manager is getting old and really needs a few good people for set up.

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