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SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION S MARCH / APRIL 2014

A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR SEDA MEMBERS S MARCH / APRIL 2014

Great Achievements

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IN THIS ISSUE

COLUMNS

what’s up? – 2

barn dirt – 6

newsworthy – 20

EVENTS

scholarship deadline – 3

fleur de leap – 3

le bon temps – 3

junior classic – 3

calendar, (insert)

MEMBERSHIP

member report – 4

schooling dressage – 14

volunteer hours –14

eventing standings – 15

jr/yr report – 16

board meeting minutes – 18

new members – 19

event/volunteer forms – 22

contacts – 24

membership form, (insert)

RESULTS

year end awards – 12

ADVERTISERS

busch sporthorses – 7

runnymeded farm – 8

facility/trainer directory – 23

classifieds – 23

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The SEDA Year End Awards Banquet

is always a great opportunity to get

together, share a meal, and visit with friends.

It’s a plus that we get to see each other

in our ‘street clothes’, too. We don’t clean

up too bad!

This year’s theme was The Year of

the Horse, and Janel Martin once again

decorated with a lot of panache. Complete

with a life-sized pagoda, adorable Chinese

New Year horses (some assembly required)

and lots of fun, festive frills!

While we always appreciate our

dedicated army of volunteers, the Banquet is

an opportunity to single out two individuals

who have gone the extra mile. This year, our

Non-Competing Volunteer of the Year Award

recipient was Lauri Byerley. The Competing

Volunteer of the Year Award was given to

Jamie Barowka. We can’t give everyone an

award, but rest assured, we believe you all

deserve it!

The second recipient of the Kelley

Varisco Award for a student athlete at Intro

Level was Grey Cummins...who graciously

accepted with a beaming grin.

Additional silverware was given out to

graduating seniors Kalie Beckers , Cameron

Dauterive, Rachel Dell and Alex Varisco–

thank you, ladies, for being such fine

examples of student and athlete for the rest

of us!

View pictures and final awards elsewhere

in this issue. S

Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Year! Non-competing Volunteer of the Year, Lauri Byerley and Competing Volunteer of the Year, Jamie Barowka. Congratulations to Grey Cummins, recipient of the Kelley Varisco Award for 2013.

We have a lot to be proud of. Our club

members are quite the talented group

of people, and the awards given out at our

annual Banquet are testimony to that. For me,

it’s always a pleasure to attend and celebrate

last year’s achievements, as well as just visit

with people I typically don’t get to talk to.

Everyone is so busy at horse shows, it’s usually

a passing ‘Hello, how you doing?’ as someone

is chasing down a horse or a kid or trotting

off to warm up – it’s really a treat to have a

complete conversation! Please take a moment

to congratulate all our winners when you see

them, and enjoy the photos in this issue.

After closing out last year, it’s time to look

at what is coming up the rest of this year. It’s

going to be a busy spring, folks!

Right around the corner is Fleur de Leap

and Le Bon Temps. We are looking forward

to putting on some fun events (and praying

for good weather!) and want to encourage

everyone to invite a friend to participate. These

shows run on competitors and volunteers! I

can’t stress enough how much we appreciate

– and will need – volunteer support for these

events, so please make room on your calendars

for these weekends. We literally can’t do it

without you.

We are also going to need sponsors to help

offset costs and make these successful ventures

for the club. Fleur de Leap sponsors will have

their name/business on jumps for both the

spring and fall events. Le Bon Temps will need

sponsors for prizes and to help underwrite the

cost of the event. Sponsors will be mentioned in

the show program, announcements, and could

set up a display table if they’d like. Contact

Lynn Quast or Janel Martin if you can help out.

Le Bon Temps is returning partly because

the Dressage Across the Lake shows aren’t

being offered. This leaves our area with few

recognized dressage shows. We don’t want our

members to have to travel to compete if we can

put on a good show here – but it’s going to take

the support of competitors to make it happen.

Invite a friend and get the word out.

Another way we are helping spread the

news of dressage in our area: local breeders will

sponsor a Breeders Breakfast on the Sunday

morning of the show – get to know the breeders,

ask questions, find out about the discipline, and

have breakfast. We hope to see you there!

Barn Dirt is back this issue (!!) – see what

happens when you send in your news! We are

also starting a new article series which I hope

will encourage some of you to write in regarding

your areas of expertise.

Other news: we’ve added a Suggestion Box

on the website. In order to meet our member’s

expectations, we need to know what they are –

utilize this tool to let us know what we’re doing

well, how we can improve, programs you’d like

to see, etc. Thanks for your feedback!

Happy reading and happy riding! S

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UP?MARCH / APRIL 2014

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Returns...

May 17-18, 2014serenity farm • folsom, Laone weekend, Two shows

Judges: Sandy Osborn “S” & Fran Dearing-Kehr “S”TD: Linda Lester

it’s gonna be a big deal!

April 12-13September 20-21

Lagniappe Equestrian CenterFolsom, LA

Details forthcoming at www.SEDAriders.org

SEDA JUNIORCLASSIC

WHERE OUR YOUNG RIDERS SHINE!

JUNE 21-22SCHOOLING DRESSAGE & COMBINED TEST

AMEN CORNER FARM - FOLSOM, LA

Mark your calendars and please consider sponsoring prizes or

potluck items, volunteering or coming out to support our young riders. Watch the SEDA website

and your email for details.

Who wouldn’t like a little

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SEDA Scholarship DeadlineMay 1, 2014

• One junior rider• One adult rider

Each receives a scholarship for an education opportunity. Full details on the SEDA website www.sedariders.org

Apply today! Encourage your friends to apply! It’s easy!


Editor’s note: Within our membership, we

are fortunate to have access to individuals

with varied areas of expertise beyond

riding, training, and stabling. The

following is the first of what we hope will

be an ongoing series of insights into the

experience and services our membership

offers. This can also be a great way to

network and strengthen our local equine

community. Please consider sending in

an article highlighting aspects of your

expertise. And thank you to Stacy Palowsky

for this informative narrative on legal

issues we should be aware of.

Anyone who has ever been involved

with horses knows that accidents

happen, and if one is around horses long

enough, one will either be injured or know

someone who is. So, besides trying to stay

safe from injury, everyone should also

take steps to minimize the risk of being

personally liable for injuries or damages

to other people or their property. In

Louisiana, this can be accomplished by

complying with the “equine immunity

statute.” Additionally, it is advisable to

have the appropriate insurance in place as

discussed further below.

First, everyone should be aware that

the personal injury liability releases or

waivers that they are often asked to sign at

barns or events, or which they request that

boarders, students, or competitors sign,

are not enforceable in Louisiana. Civil

Code article 2004 provides as follows:

Any clause is null that, in

advance, excludes or limits the

liability of one party for intentional

or gross fault that causes damage to

the other party.

Any clause is null that, in

advance, excludes or limits the

liability of one party for causing

physical injury to the other party.

Thus, for example, if a lesson barn

owner has a student sign a waiver that

states that the barn owner or its employees

will not be liable for any physical injury

the student suffers while on the barn’s

premises, that waiver will be invalid. I

tell clients that these waivers will not

be enforced, but it still makes clients

comfortable having them. There is no

harm in getting a waiver signed, and in

certain cases, depending on the language,

it can be used to show that the rider was

aware of the risks he or she was assuming

in partaking in an equine activity. Still,

no one should rely on a signed release to

provide protection from liability.

Luckily, though, Louisiana has a statute

that does provide some protection from

liability arising from equine activities, but

it is not absolute, and if “professionals”

and “sponsors,” as those terms are defined

in the statute, do not comply with certain

signage requirements, their protection

is waived. Louisiana Revised Statute

9:2795.3 provides in part that “an equine

activity sponsor, an equine professional, or

any other person, ... shall not be liable for

an injury to or the death of a participant

resulting from the inherent risks of equine

activities...” The statute also states that no

one shall make any claim or maintain an

action against or recover from a sponsor,

professional, or any other person for

injury, loss, damage, or death resulting

from any of the inherent risks of equine

activities. It is important to understand,

though, that this does not mean that an

injured person cannot sue. It simply

means that the defendant should be able

to get the suit dismissed eventually via an

exception or motion, but remember that

there are no guarantees in litigation.

It is also vital to note that subsection

C of the statute sets forth exceptions for

which there will be liability. Namely,

the statute does not prevent damage if a

sponsor, professional, or any other person

does any of the following:

(1) Knowingly provides faulty equipment

or tack that caused the injury;

(2) Fails to make reasonable efforts to

determine the ability of the participant

to engage safely in the activity and

to safely manage the particular

horse based on the participant’s

representations of his ability;

(3) Owns, leases, or otherwise controls

the land or facility upon which

the participant was injured and

which contained a dangerous latent

condition which was known or should

have been known and for which

warning signs were not conspicuously

posted;

(4) Commits an act or omission that

constitutes willful or wanton disregard

for the safety of the participant and

that caused the injury;

(5) Intentionally injures the participant.

Furthermore, and perhaps more

Equine Liability Issues, or In Other Words, Accidents HappenBy Stacy R. Palowsky. Ms. Palowsky is a member of the American College of Equine Attorneys. She also owns two horses, a former police horse who was bred at the Louisiana State Penitentiary and an Irish Draught gelding with whom she plans to do lower-level eventing.

W H AT ’ S Y O U R S P E C I A L T Y ?


importantly, a sponsor or professional will

not be protected by this statute if certain

warning language is not posted in one-

inch black block letters “in a clearly visible

location on or near any stable, corral,

or arena where the equine professional

or the equine activity sponsor conducts

equine activities.” I recommend to clients

that the required warning signs be posted

in several places, such as the entrance to

the property, any barn entrances, and any

and all arena entrances. Note also that

most pre-printed warning signs include

the wrong statute number and language.

It seems that all the signs I have seen cite

to La. R.S. 9:2795.1, which is the statute

that addresses immunity from liability for

“farm animal activities.” While that statute

should also protect equine sponsors and

professionals, it would be preferable to

cite to and use the language required by

the more recently enacted equine activity

statute.

This being said, the following language

must be posted by professionals and

sponsors, and out of an abundance of

caution, it should also be posted by any

person who has horses on his or her

property.

WARNING

Under Louisiana law, an equine

activity sponsor or equine

professional is not liable for

an injury to or the death of a

participant in equine activities

resulting from the inherent risks of

equine activities, pursuant to R.S.

9:2795.3.

The language must also appear in

“clearly readable print” in any written

contracts entered into by a professional or

sponsor for lessons or services or for the

rental of any horse or tack.

As noted above, the protection

provided by this statute is not absolute,

and I find that people can be very creative

when trying to either invoke or avoid

this statute. I have seen litigation over

whether the required signs were placed

at all or were placed in proper locations,

whether the defendant was a sponsor or

professional who even had to have signs

posted, whether injuries were caused by an

“inherent risk” of equine activities, whether

an injured person was a “participant,” and

whether the injured person was partaking

in an “equine activity.” For example, I was

involved in a case years ago in which an

injured party claimed that because she was

riding a horse “just to try a saddle,” then

she was not engaged in an equine activity

when she got hurt. Luckily for the horse

owner I represented, the court disagreed.

Further, there is a reported case

involving a horse that escaped from his

boarding barn and ran onto a road where

he was struck and killed by a vehicle.

The horse owner sued the barn owner

who tried to invoke the protection of

the equine immunity statute. The court

found, though, that the risk of a horse

getting loose and getting hit by a car

was not an “inherent risk” of an equine

activity; therefore, the barn owner was not

protected by this statute.

If you are a professional, a sponsor of

activities, or a horse owner, I recommend

that you be familiar with this statute and

that you do everything possible to ensure

that you are protected by it in the event that

someone is injured while you are giving

lessons, renting horses, providing land for

riding or for events, providing veterinary

or farrier services, boarding horses, or

even just giving a friend or a friend’s child

a “pony ride” on your horse on your own

property. Make sure you check the tack

being used by the rider. Make sure you

provide a horse suitable for the person’s

Horse LaughsMURPHY’S LAWS FOR HORSE OWNERS

If you do a thorough check of your trailer before hauling, your truck will break down.

There is no such thing as a sterile barn cat.

No one ever notices how you ride until you fall off.

A horse’s misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching.

Tack you hate never wears out; blankets you hate cannot be destroyed; horses you hate cannot be sold and will outlive you.

Clipper blades will become dull only when the horse is half finished. Clipper motors will quit only when you have the horse’s head left to trim.

If you’re wondering if you left the water on in the barn, you did. If you’re wondering if you latched the pasture gate, you didn’t.

If you approach within 50 feet of the barn in your “street clothes,” you will get dirty.

Wind velocity increases in direct proportion to how well your hat fits.

If you fall off, you will land on the site of your most recent injury.

The least useful horse in your barn eats the most, requires corrective shoeing every three weeks and requires the services of the vet a minimum of once a month.

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Thank you

I c e m a ge d d o n !

Who’d a thunk

our kids would

have had more

snow days off than

hurricane days this

school year? That

is MESSED UP!

We live in SOUTH

LOUISIANA, not the ice world of Hoth.

And what fun are snow days when there

isn’t actually any snow? Tiny ice balls and

frozen roads are not the same. One of the

features of southern winters I particularly

enjoy is being able to crow to my UK

friends and family about the pleasant,

mild temperatures I am enjoying while

they are wriggling in the crushing grip of

icy tentacles. Not this year – several days

found us colder than my parents who

live in the north east of Scotland! Using

a hammer to smash the ice on the water

troughs for days on end was no picnic and

I came out one morning to find Cameron

standing on the ice in the trough, it was

that thick.

Of course

I wouldn’t

h a v e

l a u g h e d

if she had

f a l l e n

through it…

much. I was

about ready

to club

that stupid

groundhog

when he

d e c r e e d

there would be six more weeks of freeze-

fest.

Despite the inclement conditions,

people have still been horse shopping,

Elaine Harmon being one of them. With

the help of Linda Strine, Elaine found

Roslyn, a five year old Hanoverian mare

in Huntsville, AL at Debbie Hill Dressage.

She is by Rotspon (Rubinstein) out of a

Weltmeyer line mare.

Linda and Elaine tried her one week

and the following week Elaine enlisted

Gerlinde Beckers to go on a road trip

to pick her up. It was snowing when

Gerlinde and she left Huntsville, so they

high-tailed it out of Alabama ASAP.

Stacy Palowsky also got a new horse

a few months ago. Another gray….not

what she had planned, but she wanted an

Irish Draught, and it’s hard to avoid the

grays in that particular breed!

Lily Miller is delighted with her new

horse, Godiva, a Danish Warmblood.

Barbara Hoopes and Leslie Morris

were instrumental in making that dream

come true for Lily, and both Lily and her

mom, Charlotte, would like to thank

them very much.

Luckily the weather cooperated for

The First Dance dressage shows at Amen Corner Farm. In fact, it couldn’t have

been better. Competitors and volunteers

alike had a great time doing what they

enjoy most – hanging out in the sunshine

with horses and horse peeps. Parrish Frisbee was delighted to win the award

for most improved score, kindly donated

by Vicky Busch of Busch Sporthorses.

Not that Parrish’s first score was bad – a

65% at First Level is nothing to sneeze but

the 71% she received on day two was the

icing on the cake and the $100 award was

the cherry on top! She was riding Oak Hill Ranch’s Virtuoso and qualified for

Region 9 Championships over the course

of the weekend. That takes the pressure

off somewhat.

I was lucky enough to spend quite a

bit of time talking with the judges and

the TD. One of the little snippets I gleaned

from our various conversations was that

it is not only a matter of courtesy to tell

the show management you are leaving

the show grounds once you’re finished,

packed and ready to depart for home,

it is actually a USEF rule! Who knew?!

On top of that, it is a general rule, so it

applies to all competitors at any USEF

recognized show. So, next time you go to

a show, be sure to check in with the office

and ask permission to leave. Also, don’t

be tempted to bedazzle your horse with

glitter at a dressage competition, that is an

eliminateable offense.

Barn DirtAs raked by Judi Dauterive

You know it’s cold when...

Barbara Hoopes, Lily Miller and Leslie Morris with the lovely Godiva.

Stacy Palowsky’s new champ, Coo.

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SEDA Has Scholarship Money Available!!!

SEDA offers a generous scholarship program to its members. Every May and November SEDA awards two, $200.00 scholarships to a Junior and an Adult member. The educational scholarships are made available to members who wish to expand their training and knowledge in dressage/eventing. However, in order to take advantage of this super benefit, you must apply!

The SEDA Scholarship committee and the SEDA Board of Directors have noted a low level of participation in this great program and would like to encourage all of its members to apply. We would especially like to appeal to the Trainers to encourage their students , both juniors and adults, to apply for the scholarship and support their students in their efforts to further their riding education.

The application process is easy and uncomplicated. A bit of advice though; the scholarship committee may not know everyone so “Toot your own horn”! Make your application stand out by highlighting your volunteer efforts, riding goals, etc. In addition, if you are not selected for the scholarship, please re-apply. Maybe the Next time will be Your time.

If you have any questions or need help filling out your application, please feel free to contact me or any Board member – we will be happy to help.

Elaine V. Harmon Chair, SEDA Scholarship Committee

Spring is about to spring and the show season is getting into

full swing. Please support our local shows either as a competitor

or a volunteer. We can’t have shows without enough competitors

to cover the costs and the shows won’t run without volunteers

performing all the vital functions necessary to keep things on

track. It really does take a lot of time, effort and money to stage

any kind of show, so please do what you can to help keep the

quality shows we are lucky to have in our area.

And send me the dirt! This column won’t write itself. I

need you to send me your news – it doesn’t even have to be horse

related. We’d love to hear from you.

[email protected] S

Barn Dirt...continued from page 6

Thank You!I would like to thank SEDA for recognizing

my volunteer efforts and awarding me Volunteer of the Year. Thank you. What an

honor! I enjoy volunteering for SEDA events and helping out. I am looking forward to a

fun filled, successful 2014. Ride hard! Have fun!

–Lauri Byerley

Breeder’s Breakfast!Join us for breakfast on Sunday,

May 18, at Le Bon Temps at Serenity Farm. The breakfast is sponsored by local dressage

breeders. Meet and greet these local producers of top quality

horses and help us to encourage participation in dressage in our

area. Bring a friend. Spread the word.~See you there!~

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+ SEDA Eventing Award Chair:Kristen Dowdy 1300 Albert Street Mandeville, LA 70448 (985) 966-4770 [email protected]

+ Volunteer Hours Chair: Lauri Byerley 242 Evangeline Dr Mandeville, LA 70471

How do members participate in the SEDA Awards Program?

B Eventing scores must be mailed to the Eventing Chair within 14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. Use the form on page 26 to submit your scores.

C Check your standings and volunteer hours on the web site and with each issue. Report any discrepancies to the appropriate chair.

www.sedariders.org

stated riding ability. And finally, make sure your

land does not have any hidden defects, and if it

does, clearly mark them.

Another method of minimizing personal

liability is through maintaining insurance which

will cover damages to third parties. Most horse

owners are probably familiar with mortality

and major medical policies which provide

coverage for damage to an owned or leased

horse. However, there are also various types of

insurance available to protect horse owners and

professionals from liability for damage to third

parties. The most common types of liability

coverage include the following:

(1) Equine Third-Party Liability: This coverage

is usually available at an extra cost as

an endorsement to an equine mortality

policy. Note, though, that it will sometimes

exclude coverage for injuries caused by

the insured’s horse to persons boarding

or training the horse or to farriers or

veterinarians.

(2) Equine Commercial General Liability

(CGL): This is the most common liability

policy, and it provides the broadest

coverage and highest limits. The intent of

it is to cover “bodily injury” and “property

damage” claims by third parties (but not

employees) arising out of general equine

activities and operations of the insured’s

business. Be aware, however, that insurers

often rely on an exclusion to deny coverage

for injuries that occur while a horse is being

loaded or unloaded from a trailer, and we

all know that can be a dangerous time

depending on the horse. Also be aware that

there are normally exclusions for damage

to personal property, such as saddles,

owned by third parties but in the “care,

custody or control” of the insured. In other

words, if a boarder’s saddle is damaged or

stolen, the barn owner’s equine CGL policy

will probably not cover that loss.

(3) Equine Care, Custody, or Control: This

coverage, which is available as a policy or

as an endorsement to a CGL policy, covers

claims for liability due to the death, injury,

illness, or theft of a non-owned horse in

the insured’s care, custody, or control.

However, it generally only covers liability

for damage as a result of the insured’s

negligence.

(4) Equine Personal Liability Endorsement: This

is generally an endorsement to a CGL

policy which is available to the insured

to cover claims by third parties for bodily

injury or property damage caused by

owned or leased horses. Note that there are

usually exclusions for damages to a trainer,

veterinarian, farrier, or boarding barn

owner or employee.

(5) Equine Professional Liability Endorsement:

This is also generally an endorsement to a

CGL policy available to cover the insured

from claims by third parties for damages

arising from the insured’s negligence in

providing professional equine services.

This is similar to an errors and omissions,

or “E & O,” policy available to other

professionals. This coverage is generally

not limited to “bodily injury” or “property

damage” as the CGL policy is, and the CGL

policy’s exclusion for damage to personal

property in the care, custody, or control

of the insured is normally removed. Note

that there will probably be no coverage

for liability arising from any fraudulent

or criminal acts or from violations of any

statute or rules of any equine governing

body.

(6) Normally there is also comprehensive

personal liability coverage available to

farm owners under their farm property

coverage. This is similar to the liability

coverage found in a homeowner’s policy.

People often do not purchase insurance

because they think they will not need it, or they

think the premiums are too high. One of the

advantages to having insurance, however, is

Accidents Happen..continued from page 5


that if the insured gets sued, the insurance company will likely

have to pay his or her legal fees. Now, the duty for an insurer to

provide a defense for its insured, i.e., pay legal fees, is not absolute,

but it is broader than the duty to provide coverage for a judgment

rendered against the insured. Anyone who has ever had to hire a

lawyer knows that legal fees add up quickly, so having those paid

by an insurance company can definitely be worth the premiums

even if the policy ends up not covering the judgment or the

insured is found not liable.

Note that if an insured does submit a claim or a lawsuit,

though, and the insurer refuses to provide a defense and/or

coverage, the insured should consider hiring counsel to determine

if the insurer’s decision was correct. There are often penalties

available if the insurer breaches the duty of good faith and fair

dealing owed to its insured.

One last caveat is that insurance coverage is dependent

on the language of the policy. So, once a policy is received, the

insured must carefully read all the policy language, including

the exclusions and endorsements, to confirm that the coverage

desired is actually provided. If the insured does not understand the

policy, he or she should contact the agent who sold the policy to

discuss any questions or concerns. Under certain circumstances, it

might also be worth having an attorney experienced in insurance

issues review the policy. After all, it is better to find out that certain

coverages are not provided before an accident happens. Lack of

coverage can be remedied before liability arises, but not after. S

1) The entirety of the statute can be found at http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.aspx?d=181347. All pertinent terms are defined and all pertinent exceptions are set forth therein.2) Note also that if the vehicle owner had made a claim for injuries or damages, the barn owner would have probably been liable to the vehicle owner as well for allowing the horse to escape the property and enter the roadway.

Terri O’Neal and family celebrating at the banquet.

Kylie Reitzell, Ann Byerley and Isabella Rodwig celebrate at the banquet.

Graduating high school seniors Alex Varisco and Rachel Dell with their commemorative silver plate.

[email protected] 985-792-1567

Member of the American College of Equine Attorneys

STACY PALOWSKYEquine Law and Civil Litigation


Schooling Eventing-Combined TestsPRE-AMOEBA - JR Champion Grey Cummins Appy Go Lucky 19 points

AMOEBA - JR Champion Kylie Reitzell Whistlin’ Dixie 21 points Reserve Champion Hailey Cummingham Jean Laffitte 7 points

AMOEBA - SR Champion Christa Lemoine Puzzle 14 points

POLLYWOG - JR Champion Logan Barowka Brighton My Life 15 points Reserve Champion Ann Byerley Snickers 14 points Third Place Samantha Schultz Snickers Satisfies 10 points Fourth Place Victoria Schnauder La Madeleine 8 points Fourth Place Lily Miller Triple Treat 8 points

TADPOLE - JR Champion Sydney Ragas Lil Bit O color 14 pointsChampion Sydney Schultz Double Dutch 14 points

BEGINNER NOVICE - JR Champion Stevie Lynn Roth Appy Go Lucky 21 points

BEGINNER NOVICE - SR Champion Sally Richards Tabula Rasa 10 points Reserve Champion Barbara Hoopes Godiva 7 points

NOVICE - JR Champion Claudia Hemb Ramble On 12 points Reserve Champion Cameron Dauterive GF Windchime 9 points Third Place Isabella Hemb Butter Cream 8 points Fourth Place Eva Hemb Ledgewood Greystone Piper 7 points Fifth Place Cameron Dauterive Cajun Spice 6 points

NOVICE - SR Champion Craig Peterson Sportsfield Ryan 14 points Reserve Champion Chrissy West Cady O’Daly Endymion 10 points

PRELIMINARY - SR Champion Emily Embree Crescent City Classic 7 points

Recognized Eventing-Horse TrialsBEGINNER NOVICE - JR Champion Alice Shepard Walter 20 points

BEGINNER NOVICE - SR Champion Caroline Germany Zutch 9 pointsReserve Champion Chrissy West Cady O’Daly Endymion 6 points

NOVICE - JR Champion Claudia Hemb Ramble On 20 points Reserve Champion Isabella Hemb Butter Cream 16 points Third Place Eva Hemb Ledgewood Greystone Piper 12 points Fourth Place Isabella Hemb Hadley 6 points

NOVICE - SR Champion Craig Peterson Sportsfield Ryan 28 pointsReserve Champion Rebecca Smedley Bella Octavia 11 points Third Place Chrissy West Cady O’Daly Endymion 4 points

TRAINING - SR Champion Claudia Duncan Commander Flocko He Menace 13 points Reserve Champion Ted White Loughnatousa Brown Bear 11 points Third Place Ginny Harrison The Professor 4 points

PRELIMINARY - JR Champion Nicole Baronne Double Rivers Spinnaker 38 points

PRELIMINARY - SR Champion Claudia Duncan Commander Flocko He Menace 10 points Reserve Champion Ginny Harrison The Professor 6 points Reserve Champion Emily Embree Crescent City Classic 6 points

LOWEST DRESSAGE SCORE - RECOGNIZED SR - Chrissy West Cady O’Daly Endymion 22.9JR - Isabella Hemb Hadley 30.5

HIGHEST ACCUMULATION OF POINTS - RECOGNIZED SR - Craig Peterson Sportsfield Ryan 28 ptsJR - Nicole Baronne Double Rivers Spinnaker 38 pts

Schooling Eventing-Horse TrialsGREEN AS GRASS - JR Champion Alex Varisco Roscomman Aidan 11 points Reserve Champion Lily Miller Triple Treat 7 points Third Place Cameron Dauterive GF Windchime 5 points

GREEN AS GRASS - SR Champion Robyn Taliaferro Cady O’Daly Liberty 5 points

STARTER - JR Champion Sydney Ragas Lil Bit O Color 11 points Reserve Champion Kylie Reitzell Whistlin’ Dixie 5 points Third Place Samantha Schultz Snickers Satisfies 3 points

STARTER - SR Champion A. Landry Big Ben 7 points Reserve Champion Lori Summers Lola 5 points

BEGINNER NOVICE - JR Champion Cameron Dauterive Cajun Spice 7 points

BEGINNER NOVICE - SR Champion Ruth Roca Bella the Great 7 pointsReserve Champion Caroline Germany Zutch 5 points

NOVICE - JR Champion Eva Hemb Ledgewood Greystone Piper 7 points Reserve Champion Isabella Hemb Hadley 5 points

TRAINING - JR Champion Jelsey Lassen Zevi 1 Step Majestic 7 points

TRAINING- SR Champion Rebecca Smedley Bella Octavia 7 points

Schooling DressageINTRO LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Lilah Frank Jitterbug 65.766%Reserve Champion Isabella Rodwig Bodie 65.623%Third Place Isabella Rodwig Maggie 65.203%Fourth Place Sarah English Chad 64.843% Fifth Place Hailey Cunningham Jean Lafitte 63.433%

INTRO LEVEL - AA Champion Christa Lemoine Abbeyleix Maid of Diamonds 63.153% Reserve Champion Terri O’Neal AF Highly Regarded 63.047% Third Place Dawn Petraitis Coriolis 61.225%

PRIX CAPRILLI INTRO LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Grey Cummins Appy Go Lucky 65.276%

TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Kalie Beckers Tia 65.551% Reserve Champion Emma Beckers Oliver Twist 63.747% Third Place Julia Scheuermann Twix 63.102% Fourth Place Abby Covington Buttercream 61.853% Fifth Place Emma Beckers Madoc Mari 61.593% Sixth Place Ann Byerley Snickers 61.137%

TRAINING LEVEL - O Champion Ashley Murray Starflight Amira 61.690%

PRIX CAPRILLI TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Logan Barowka Brighton My Life 70.615% Reserve Champion Sydney Ragas Lil Bit O Color 67.530%

Y E A R E N D AWA R D S

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+ SEDA Recognized Dressage Award Chair:Sally Richards 75171 Old Military Rd. Covington, LA 70435 (985) 809-7391 [email protected]



B Make copies of the front of your recognized dressage test results making sure score, date, and judge’s name are legible.

C Mail copies to Sally no later than 14 days after the last day of the weekend on which the show in question was held. Include a valid e-mail address.

D Check your standings and volunteer hours on the web site and with each issue. Report any discrepancies to the appropriate chair.

www.sedariders.org

FIRST LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Rachel Dell Rain Dance 57.269%

FIRST LEVEL - AA Champion Rebecca Smedley Bella Octavia 66.459% Reserve Champion Craig Peterson The Countryman 64.181% Third Place Megan Hamilton Technicolor 63.838%

SECOND LEVEL - O Champion Elizabeth Cummins Vinnie 58.79%

THIRD LEVEL - Jr/YR Champion Cameron Dauterive PK Mystic Stardust 60.805%

THIRD LEVEL - AA Champion Cathy Shepard Lightning Draw 60.640%

USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - JR Champion Lily Miller Triple Treat 61.570%

USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - SR Champion Lauren Gibbs Reddy to Geaux 65.375%

USEA NOVICE - SR Champion Ginny Harrison Graceful 72.870%

USEA PRELIM EVENTING - SR Champion Ginny Harrison The Professor 62.683%

Recognized DressageTRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Kalie Beckers Alada Strike 69.100%Reserve Champion Kalie Beckers Grace Ralvon Elijah 66.450% Third Place Parrish Frisbee Just Jack 66.004% Fourth Place Emma Beckers Oliver Twist 65.363% Fifth Place Alex Varisco Abbeyleix Maid of Diamonds 64.735% Sixth Place Sydney Ragas Lil’ Bit O’ Color 61.768%

TRAINING LEVEL - AA Champion Jamie Barowka Dominik 67.354%Reserve Champion Julie Breland Not an Issue 66.250%

FIRST LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Kaley Breland Nearly Perfect 68.742% Reserve Champion Kalie Beckers Alada Strike 67.385%

FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE - JR/YR Champion Alex Varisco Lavalais 69.375% Reserve Champion Kaley Breland Nearly Perfect 65.433%

FIRST LEVEL - AA Champion Julie Breland Not an Issue 62.822%

SECOND LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Alex Varisco Lavalais 65.052% Reserve Champion Kaley Breland Nearly Perfect 63.214%

THIRD LEVEL - JR/YR Champion Kalie Beckers Carush 68.110% Reserve Champion Cameron Dauterive PK Mystic Stardust 62.861%

THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE - Jr/YR Champion Kalie Beckers Carush 70.688%

THIRD LEVEL - AA Champion Lolly White Cayenne 64.006%

FOURTH LEVEL - AA Champion Lolly White Cayenne 62.705%

HIGH POINT AWARDS Jr/YR Parrish Frisbee Just Jack 73.393%Adult Amateur Jamie Barowka Dominik 70.000%

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+ SEDA Schooling Dressage Award Chair:Heather Truett 82403 Sabine St. Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 630-2551 [email protected]



B Make copies of the front of your dressage test results making sure score, date, and judge’s name are legible.

C Mail copies to the Schooling Dressage Chair no later than 14 days after the last day of the weekend on which the show in question was held. Include a valid e-mail address.

D Check your standings and volunteer hours on the web site and with each issue. Report any discrepancies to the appropriate chair.

www.sedariders.org

Schooling Dressage StandingsAs of February 10, 2014

RIDER HORSETESTS/JUDGES

SCORE

INTRO LEVEL - JR/YRDevine, Sophie Lucky Cash 1/1 73.500

Schultz, Sydney Double Dutch 1/1 71.205

Byerly, Ann Maggie 1/1 70.500

Budwine, Jordan Saint Peter 1/1 68.750

Knoerr, Lauren Starlight Express 2/2 67.188

Stoyanoff, Svenya Maestro 2/1 65.625

Sardi, Brodi Jessie 1/1 62.000

Bobrowski, Laurel Chocolate Eclair 2/2 60.781

Chambers, Camille Nilla Wafer 2/1 60.000

Cambre, Olivia Chocolate Eclair 2/1 59.969

Dowdy, Ashley Mr Sandman Spirit 2/2 59.062

PRIX CAPRILLI INTRO LEVEL - JR/YRRagas, Sydney Strawberry Sass 1/1 73.888

TRAINING LEVEL - AARichards, Sally Tabula Rasa 1/1 69.800


SCORE

FIRST LEVEL - OTharp, Katie Cadence 1/1 69.354

FIRST LEVEL - JR/YRBeckers, Emma Madoc Mari 2/1 62.176

FIRST LEVEL - AAMacGregor, Kim Cadence 1/1 63.965

SECOND LEVEL - AACross, Kim Talix 2/1 61.741

THIRD LEVEL - OTharp, Katie Zydeco 2/1 66.821

FOURTH LEVEL - AABarca, Allison Risque 1/1 60.810

USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - JRMiller, Lilly Happy Days 2/2 62.039

USEA PRELIM EVENTING - SRHarrison, Ginny The Professor 1/1 64.090

Note to competitors: When submitting your scores, please make sure the rider’s name, horse’s name, and the rider designation (Jr, AA, or O) are written clearly on the test. Thank you!

Volunteer HoursAs of February 10, 2014

NAME # OF HOURS Anders, Maria Mercedes 0Anders, Wayne R 0Appel, William B 0Arndt, Ashlynn 0Arndt, Dianne 0Barca DVM, Allison 0Baronne, Nicole* 0Barowka, Jamie 0Barowka, Logan* 0Beckers, Gerlinde** 0Beckers, Mark 0Beckers, Emma* 0Beckers, Kalie* 0Bell, Sophia* 0Bendzans, Bonnie 0Bobrowski, Laurel* 0Brown, Alethea 0Budwine, Brice* 0Budwine, Jordon* 0Bullard, Foncie 0Busch, Vicky** 0Bush, Gloria 0Byerley, Ann* 0Byerley, Lauri** 0Cambre, Camille* 0Cambre, Olivia* 0Cannon, Nobie 0Constantin, Lisette** 13Copeland, Watson 0Crowley, Michelle 0Cummins, Elizabeth** 0

NAME # OF HOURS Cummins, Grey* 0Cunningham, Hailey* 0Dauterive, Cameron* 0Dauterive, Judi** 0Davis, Sherrie 0Dell, Rachel 0Devine, Sophie* 0Dowdy, Ashley* 0Dupuis, Nicole* 0Edwards, Mary Alice 0Eglesfield, Bruce 0Embree, Emily 0Ferraro, Stacy 0Ferrell, Bonnie 0Flannery, Carol 0Freeman, Laura 0Freeman Jr, Richard 0Frisbee, Parrish* 0Groves, Elaine 0Hall, Carmen 0Hall, Mary Elizabeth 0Hamilton, Megan 0Harmon, Elaine** 0Harrison, Ginny 0Hebert, Erin 0Heymann-Bergmann, Joan 0Holzenthal, Mary 0Hoopes, Barbara 0Hornbeak, Anne 0Johnson, Lesley 0Katz, Lynda 0

NAME # OF HOURS Kitchens, Sheri 0Knoerr, Lauren* 0Knudsen, Suzanne 0Kornak, Anne 0Kurzius, Rene 0Landreneau, Nicole** 0Lassen, Kelsey 0MacGregor, Susan Kim 0Martin, Janel** 0Marullo-Cross, Kym 0Mayer, Ann 0Mayer-Aymond, Danielle 0Mazzetti, Maddie* 0McCarthy, Hildy 0Mendel-John, Elaine 0Merritt, Barbara** 0Miller, Lily* 0Miller, Charlotte 0Morris, Leslie** 0Myers, Deanna 0O’Neal, Teri 0Page, Simone* 0Palowsky, Stacy 0Pastuszek, Alescandra 0Penney, Nancy 0Peterson, Greta 0Peterson, Craig 0Petraitis, Dawn 0Quast, Lynn** 0Ragas, Sydney* 0Rice, Margaret** 0

NAME # OF HOURS Richards, Sally** 0Rideau, Natalie 0Roca, Ruth** 0Rodwig, Isabella* 0Roth, Stevie Lynn* 0Ryan, Laura Fields 0Sardi, Brodi* 0Schnauder, Victoria* 0Schulberg, Robin 0Schultz, Kimberly 0Schultz, Samantha* 0Schultz, Sydney* 0Simons, Jessie 0Smedley, Rebecca 0Stagg, Julie 0Stoyanoff, Svenya* 0Summers, Lori 0Taliaferro, Robyn 0Tharp, Katie 0Titus, Corinne 0Varisco, Kelley 0Varisco, Wendy Alexandra* 0Villani, Stephanie 0Wade, Nell 0West, Chrissy 0White, Lolly 0White, Ted 0Zabenco, Susan 0

All SEDA members over the age of 18 are required to complete 4 volunteer hours, or submit a $25 fee, to be eligible for year-end awards. See Awards Program rules for complete details.**SEDA board members and/or chairpersons are not required to complete additional volunteer hours to be eligible for year-end awards.*Riders under the age of 18 are highly encouraged, but not required, to complete volunteer hours.


Eventing StandingsAs of February 15, 2014


SCORE

*SCHOOLING COMBINED TESTS*

TRAINING - SR

Ted WhiteLoughnatousa Brown Bear

1 7

TRAINING - JRKelsey Lassen Zevi 1 Step Majestic 1 7

NOVICE - SRRachel Dell Rain Dance 1 7

BEGINNER NOVICE - SRGinny Harrison Graceful 1 7

Sally Richards Tabula Rasa 1 5

Elaine Mendel-JohnTriple S Blackwood Image

1 4

BEGINNER NOVICE - JRStevie Lynn Roth Appy Go Lucky 1 7

POLLYWOG - JRCameron Dauterive PK Mystic Stardust 1 7

Ann Byerley Maggie 1 5

Sarah Servat Montana Gold 1 4

Samantha Schultz Snickers Satisfies 1 3


SCORE

TADPOLE - JRSophie Devine Lucky Cash 1 10

Sydney Schultz Double Dutch 1 6

Sarah English Appy Go Lucky 1 5

Hailey Cunningham Jean Laffite 1 5

Sophie Bell Victoria 1 4

Sarah Servat My Stellar Achievement 1 3

Brodi Sardi Jessie 1 0

AMOEBA - JR

Isabella RodwigAbbeyleix Maid of Diamonds

1 7

Sydney Ragas Strawberry Sass 1 5

Maddie Mazzetti Triple Treat 1 4

PRE-AMOEBA - JRBrice Budwine Saint Peter 1 0

Club Financial Statements

Just a reminder to everyone that SEDA’s financial statements are available to any

member interested in seeing them. We do not publish them in order to protect the club’s privacy, but as a member, you are entitled to review

them. Please call or email the Treasurer for a current statement.

pThank you...

Many thanks to the sponsors who helped make our banquet

special:

Bridles & Britches

High Class Horse

Ponchatoula Feed

Spencer’s Feed & Seed

A bountiful feast.

Isabella Rodwig, Sarah English & Hailey Cunningham.

Jamie Barowka and Parrish Frisbee, high point winners.

Lily Miller, Logan Barowka, Ann Byerley and Samantha Schultz.


Opportunities, Opportunities, Opportunities...for SEDA Junior and Young RidersBy Gerlinde Beckers, Ph.D., SEDA Jr/YR Director

J U N I O R S / Y O U N G R I D E R S

With the New Year upon us I

thought this would be a great time

to provide the SEDA Jr/Yr members and

their parents with equestrian information

and opportunities. I have provided

something for all ages, disciplines and

levels of riding involvement. I have had

experience with many of these programs

and will be happy to answer questions.

Happy investigating!

UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION

https://www.usef.org/highschool/

The USEF High School Equestrian

Athlete program is open to equestrian

athletes in all breeds or disciplines who

are enrolled in grades 9-12, and are

currently USEF members, or become

USEF members. The program will

run June 1–May 31 of each year, and

will honor those who document their

training and competition involvement

by awarding emblems and pins. These

are designed to be worn on existing high

school letterman’s jackets, or any jacket

of the athlete’s choosing, as a symbol of

achievement.

https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/Youth/

sportsmansAward.aspx

The primary goals of the USEF

Youth Sportsman’s Award are to identify

potential future leaders in the equine

industry from all breeds and disciplines,

and to recognize youth for their

achievements.

https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/colleges/

search.aspx

The USEF College Search is an online

tool designed to help apprise students

of the various opportunities available

when looking for equestrian programs

or teams at the college level.

UNITED STATES EVENTING ASSOCIATION

http://useventing.com/programs/

youngrider

The Young Riders program is offered

through the USEA for riders twenty-one

years of age and younger. The purpose of

the program is to encourage our younger

members to become involved in the sport

of Eventing and perhaps continue this

involvement into their adult lives.

http://useventing.com/node/405

The Young Rider Advancement

Program (YRAP) is a new initiative

designed to present Novice through

Preliminary level young riders with a

structured developmental process that

will provide the education and skills they

need to progress through the levels, and

eventually into the ranks of the NAYRC.

http://useventing.com/directory/colleges

A list of Universities and Colleges in

the U.S. offering Equestrian programs

with Eventing opportunities in

conjunction with traditional academic

programs. The USEA offers this list as a

resource for their junior members and

families looking into higher education

opportunities in the U.S. that will enable

eventers to continue riding and eventing

throughout their college experience.

UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERATION

http://www.usdf.org/awards/other-

awards/high-school.asp

USDF members who meet their

High School Dressage Clubs standards

for achievement in equestrian sport will

receive a recognition pin form USDF

http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/

jryr/index.asp

The USDF Jr/Yr clinic series is

designed to develop educational

opportunities for riders ages 14-21 and

to provide a necessary stepping stone in

the youth pipeline by including a “talent

search” element

http://www.usdf.org/education/youth.

asp

This link provides numerous

opportunities for junior and young

riders of all ages such as: USDF Art

Contest, USDF Youth Volunteer of the

Year, USDF Shining Star Award Program,

Scholarship Opportunities and many,

many more.

D4K EMERGING DRESSAGE ATHLETE

PROGRAM

http://www.dressage4kids.org/emerging-

dressage-athlete-program/

Dressage4kids, Inc. is very proud

to offer the Emerging Dressage Athlete


Program for dedicated, determined young dressage riders of all

levels. The goal of the program is to find, to help to educate, and

to develop talented youth to become the international riders

and trainers of the future.

YOUNG RIDERS (NAJYRC)

http://www.youngriders.org/

The North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

(NAJYRC) is the premier equestrian competition in North

America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young

equestrians vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three

Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage,

eventing and the FEI World Equestrian Games disciplines of

reining and endurance. The competition is run under rules of

the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), the international

governing body for equestrian sport, and is the only FEI

championship held annually on this continent.

UNITED STATES PONY CLUB

http://www.ponyclub.org/

The mission of Pony Club is to “develop character, leadership,

confidence and a sense of community in youth through a

program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and

mounted sports.” Louisiana is part of the Deep South Pony Club

Region. More information can be found on the USPC Website.

LOUISIANA 4-H

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4h/

4-H is a community of young people across America who

are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Contact your

local Louisiana 4-H Club, where the fun never ends!

If any junior SEDA member has exciting news to share in or out

of the saddle, I would love to hear it, please send to Gerlinde Beckers

at [email protected] S

WHAT DO YOU THINK?Check out the new feature on our website … the Suggestion Box! Use it to let us know how we are doing or if you have suggestions about programs, opportunities, or any ways you think we could improve.

www.SEDAriders.org


Board Meeting MinutesFebruary 10, 2014 • Bravo’s in Metairie, LA Submitted by Lisette Constantin, SEDA Secretary

B O A R D M E E T I N G M I N U T E S

Board members in attendance:

Lynn Quast, Elaine Harmon, Elizabeth

Cummins, Nicole Landreneau, Gerlinde

Beckers, Leslie Morris, Vicky Busch,

Lisette Constantin. Guest present: Laura

Freeman.

The meeting was called to order by the

President at 7:15pm.

Treasurer’s Report: All in agreement

that the club is financially sound. Motion

to accept was unanimous.

Le Bon Temps: May 17-18, 2014. Judges

have been hired, Sandy Osborn and Fran

Dearing-Kehr. There are still many details

to be addressed. Elizabeth Cummins will

check into shavings. Leslie Morris will

check with her brother regarding hotel

accommodations. Elaine Harmon will be

the volunteer coordinator. Vicky Busch

will check on concessions.

Vicky proposed the idea of a Breeder’s

Breakfast on the Sunday morning (05/18)

of the show to promote dressage in the

area community. She would like it to be

approximately 7:00am-10:30am. It will be

sponsored by area breeders and open to all

for a “meet and greet.”

Laura reported that SEDA needs to

rent an official stick to measure ponies.

The sticks are rented and returned after

the show.

The possibility of shows by Vicki

Macgowan was proposed. Dates are

unknown. Vicky Busch will contact her

to find out dates, fees, location, and

membership requirements.

The March 2014 Combined Test will

also offer dressage only tests.

The Amen Corner Dressage show

February 15-16, 2014 has a low number

of entries. There was discussion of ways

to attract more competitors possibly by

linking calendars of local organizations.

Fleur de Leap April 12-13, 2014. We are

currently working on finding a judge. The

cross country course will close on March

15, 2014.

Letter from Michael Lindsey regarding

Fleur De Leap was reviewed and discussed.

Motion to deny Mr. Lindsey’s proposal

was unanimous.

There was also discussion of future use

of the property and cross country course.

Lisette will register the names Fleur De

Leap, LLC and Le Bon Temps, LLC with

the Secretary of State. If those names are

taken, alternatives will be Fleur de Leap

Horse Shows, LLC and Le Bon Temps

Dressage, LLC.

Jeff Kibbie (course designer) met with

Lynn at Lagniappe to make suggestions

for the courses and what needs to be done

to have Fleur de Leap become a recognized

event, such as water complex and footing

issues. Lynn will discuss with Sharon and

Hildy.

We may change the schedule to be

dressage and cross country on Saturday

and stadium jumping on Sunday so that

we can have an awards ceremony.

Juniors: There was discussion of Junior

Show sponsorship issues, possibly having

the kids sell tickets, ads etc.

Newsletter/website: There was

discussion of ways to find out more about

our members. We will be hosting a photo

clinic with Marie Cobb in August 2014.

Lynn offered Equi-Best as the location.

Membership: SEDA currently has

122 members. Vicky has concerns about

“clean accounting” issues and proposed

idea of a club credit card. Lynn indicated

that Janel would like to switch banks

from Whitney Bank to Capital One for

convenience, so obtaining a credit card

can be accomplished in the bank change.

Motion to switch banks and get credit

cards, which will be kept by President and

membership chair, passed unanimously.

New business: Judi Dauterive would

like to rent judge’s box for The First Dance.

Cost will be $25/day. Elizabeth will talk

to Humberto about repairs to the box and

adding an awning.

Lynn would like awards chairs to be

granted permission to go into membership

docs prior to posting awards. If rider is not

a member then scores will not be posted in

standings at all. Riders can join at a show

and that show will count but membership

will not be retroactive to include previous

shows for the standings.

Vicky would like an agenda mailed out

to all board members 1 week prior to all

board meetings. She wants to improve

transparency of the club. Nicole indicated

that all meetings are listed in SEDA emails

sent to all members and any current SEDA

member can attend. Also all financial

reports are available to members from the

treasurer. We do not post them publicly

at the request of USDF. Lisette will check

with Lynn for agenda to be sent to all

board members prior to board meetings.

Next meeting will be March 31, 2014

at La Carreta’s in Mandeville. The meeting

was adjourned at 9:50pm. S


SEDA Prix Caprilli &

DoodleBug TestsSEDA has developed a

series of Prix Caprilli tests for Intro Level, Training

Level and First Level for use at our local shows.

There is also a Doodle Bug test for our leadline

graduates: it’s a walk (trot optional) test designed

to build confidence in our youngest riders.

Copies of the tests are available for download on the SEDA web site.

pWelcome New

MembersElaine Groves

Madisonville, LA

Note:

Volunteer Hours

may now be

submitted online!

Visit the Volunteer Hours

Page of the SEDA

web site!

Parting Shots

SEDA Board members. Back row: Leslie Morris, Janel Martin, Vicky Busch, Nicole Landreneau, Lisette Constantin, Elizabeth Cummins. Front row: Gerlinde Beckers, Elaine Harmon, Lynn Quast.


Applications of Intent Now Available for USEF Dressage National Championships

The applications of intent for

eight of the USEF Dressage National

Championships are now available on

www.usef.org. National Championship

competition will be held at different

venues throughout the U.S. in 2014. The

first championship of the year will be the

2014 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

presented by The Dutta Corp in June

followed by the Markel/USEF Young

and Developing Horse Championships

presented by HorseShow.com in August.

Applications of Intent are available

by signing into your USEF account here:

https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/

login/default.aspx. S

FEI Releases Two New Dressage Test for 2014

The FEI has released two new dressage

tests for 2014 for the CI levels. The

CI3* Test A, and CI2* Test B have been

replaced, but these new tests will not

be effective until July 1st, 2014, giving

riders ample time to make adjustments.

From the FEI: “The Eventing Dressage

Tests, CI3*A and CI2*B have been

updated to include a better view of the

changes for the E or B judges and more

logical flow of the movements (changes

have been highlighted in

red).

These tests have

been reviewed by Mr.

Chris Bartle, Christoph

Hess, Mrs. Gillian

Rolton and other FEI

Eventing Officials.

The Eventing Committee have agreed

that the revised tests will be implemented

as of July 1st, 2014.

Please refer to the FEI web-site for the

new version: http://fei.org/fei/your-role/

organisers/eventing/dressage-tests. S

Important Note Regarding 2014 USEF Advanced Eventing Dressage Tests

Please be aware that the 2014 USEF

Advanced Eventing Dressage tests are an

exception to common practice and that

the “B” Test is LESS technical than the

“A” test.

We hope that this information

will allow Organizers to choose tests

accordingly and athletes to plan

competition calendars more effectively. S

FEI and International Eventing Officials Club Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The International Eventing Officials

Club (IEOC) has become the third of the

former FEI Associate Members to sign a

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

with the FEI.

The IEOC was formed in 1998 by Dr

Bernd Springorum (GER), supported by

Jean Mitchell MBE (IRE), to give a voice

to Eventing Officials.

The independent organization now

has over 1,000 members including FEI

Judges, Technical Delegates, Stewards,

Course Designers and Organizers based

around the world.

“The International Eventing Officials

Club has been a vital link between the

FEI and Eventing officials for fifteen

years”, said Ingmar De Vos, FEI Secretary

General.

“During this time, the number of

Eventing competitions at all levels has

grown rapidly – last year alone, there

were over 560 competitions globally,

which since 2004 represents a massive

77 per cent growth in this sport.

“As Eventing continues to expand,

the role of the International Eventing

Officials Club and its members is key to

the FEI, the National Federations and

Eventing Organizers”.

“The IEOC, which is free for

our members, is firmly focussed on

developing Eventing at every level

internationally”, said IEOC Chairman

Andy Griffiths (GBR).

“This Memorandum of

Understanding with the FEI is testament

to the continued worldwide popularity

of Eventing, and the magnitude of the

growth of this sport as it continues

beyond its traditional heartlands and

into new territories.

“These are exciting times for

Eventing, and we are all very much

looking forward to continuing our work

with the FEI, the National Federations

and Eventing Organizers this year and

beyond to help build a solid future for

our sport”. S

A Pre-Season Reminder of the Importance of Saddle Fit

Question: When I bought my horse

I also acquired her tack, but I’m not sure

if the saddle really fits her that well.

Should I spend more money and buy a

new saddle?

Answer: At first glance, receiving

tack with the horse can seem like a

bargain, but it may not always be a

positive thing if the saddle doesn’t fit

properly.

U S D F / T D F / U S E A / U S E F N E W S

Newsworthy


Never automatically assume that the

saddle fits. The seller may not have a great

deal of knowledge when it comes to correct

saddle fit or they could simply be using a

saddle they already had when they bought

the horse in the first place.

It is a good idea to have a saddle fitter see

your horse to give you a second opinion on

the way your existing saddle fits and rides

before making any huge decisions. An easy

thing to look out for is a level saddle on the

horse when viewed from the side. An ‘uphill’

seat or a ‘downhill’ seat will compromise the

horse’s comfort and the rider’s position.

When viewed from the front and rear, the

saddle gullet should always provide adequate

clearance both before the horse is exercised

and afterwards. Don’t forget to ensure that

all the stitching is in good condition for

safety.

A well-designed, well-made and well-

fitting saddle is an excellent tool and can

help you get the best out of your horse. If

your tack does not fit properly, it can hinder

your horse’s performance, your riding, and

worse yet, make your horse sore.

A qualified saddle fitter can recommend

good quality second hand saddles and

ensure they fit your horse well. The horse

should always be the first consideration, so

any preconceived ideas and preferences in

relation to make and design of the saddle

may need to go out of the window.

If you use a half pad or gel pad this can

make a huge difference in the fitting of a

saddle, so ensure your saddle fitter knows

what you will be using when you ride so he

can fit the saddle accordingly.

It may be possible that your existing

saddle can be altered to fit the horse

better. A saddle fitter can

recommend if more or

less flocking is needed or

any other alterations are

required.

Don’t forget that horses change shape

regularly and this will relate to their age,

training, management and so on. Having

your saddle checked could just mean a few

alterations to your existing saddle, saving

you money in the long run.

Thanks to The Society of Master Saddlers

for this hepful saddle fitting advice. S

USDF Announces New FEI Certification Program

The United States Dressage Federation

(USDF) is pleased to announce the

implementation of Instructor/Trainer

Certification at the FEI level. The addition of

the FEI Certification Program will take the

standard of education for instructors and

trainers in the United States through the

highest levels of our sport.

This new program will offer workshops

designed to help candidates prepare for FEI

certification at two levels. The approved

workshop instructors and examiners are

some of this country’s most respected men

and women in dressage. Those interested

in becoming certified at the FEI level do not

necessarily need to have completed prior

certification.

USDF President George Williams

states, “FEI Level certification has been

in development for several years. The

Instructor/Trainer Committee, with input

from the Strategic Planning Working Group,

have taken the time to create what I believe is

an excellent program. The USDF is proud be

adding the highest levels of certification and

with it is truly establishing a commitment to

the certification of all instructors.”

For more information regarding the

criteria and application process, or for

more information on the USDF Instructor/

Trainer Program, please visit the USDF

website at www.usdf.org or contact the

USDF education programs department at

[email protected]. S

In SympathySEDA extends its

condolences to

Elizabeth Cummins

on the loss of her

horse, Appy Go

Lucky.

NextDeadline

for Off Course is

April 10

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SEDA VOLUNTEER HOURS FORM

* Mail form to: Lauri Byerley, 242 Evangeline Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471 within 14 days after volunteering. Thank you!

(Form may also be submitted online, see the SEDA website, Resources page)

VOLUNTEER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE, NAME OF MEMBER TO WHOM HOURS ARE TO BE CREDITED

ADDRESS

CIT Y STATE ZIP

PHONE (INDICATE HOME / OFFICE / MOBILE) E-MAIL

EVENT NAME DATE(S) # OF HOURS

EVENT MANAGER’S NAME SIGNATURE DATE

EVENTING RESULTS FORM

* Mail results to: Kristen Dowdy, 1300 Albert St, Mandeville, LA 70448 within 14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. Use one form per

horse/rider combination. Thank you!

RIDER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT) HORSE’S SHOW NAME

ADDRESS

CIT Y STATE ZIP

PHONE (INDICATE DAY OR EVENING) E-MAIL

EVENT NAME (INDICATE HT,CT, OR OTHER) DATE(S)

DIVISION NO. OF HORSES IN DIVISION PL ACEMENT IN DIVISION

I am a: o Senior o Junior This Show is Recognized by: o USEA o SEDAPenalty Points: o Dressage________ o Stadium________ o Cross Country________ o Time Penalty________ o Total ________

EVENT SECRETARY/MANAGER NAME SIGNATURE DATE

EVENT MANAGER’S NAME SIGNATURE DATE

SEDA Award Points For the Awards ChairPlacement_________Completed____________Clean Cross Country________Total_________o Postcard mailed o Added to YTD totalso Sent to USEA Area III or IV


APPAREL

Shadbelly. Lightly used, Vicky-Busch-sized blue, Grand Prix Shadbelly for sale. $700. (985) 796-3317

BOARDING AVAILABLE

Boarding Available at Oak Hill Ranch. Pasture Board $300 month. Limited Stall Boarding available at $600 month. Call (985) 796-3650 for further details.

Full board available at Amen Corner Farm. Your trainer welcome to come and teach you. Limited stalls available. Call Rene for further details. (504) 669 8669.

www.farawayfarm.homestead.com Boarding $375, individual outdoor stalls in private pastures. Full use of barn amenities, regulation large dressage ring, owners on premises, Covington/Folsom area. Bonnie (985) 796-5413.

FEED/HAY

HAY FOR SALE. Coastal Bermuda Hay.Charlotte Miller-Tarver & Sam Tarver (985) 502-0955

HEALTH & WELLNESS

GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship. Humans-Horses-Hope! Shelley Rose PTA, Executive Director: (225) 766-1614 [email protected]. Baton Rouge and Port Allen. Program details online at www.GaitWay.org.

TACK

Schleese JES dressage saddle 17”, black, short flaps. Great condition contact Chrissy [email protected] or (504) 491-1107

17.5” Schleese Liberty Dressage saddle. Excellent condition with brand new seat (new seat only ridden in once).Contact Elaine Harmon at (504) 952-9524 or [email protected] for more information.

17.5” Berney Brothers Cross Country Saddle. Medium tree. Very Good condition. $850 obo. Contact Watson for pictures or more info. (504) 495-5242 or [email protected]

16” close contact Crosby Collegiate jumping saddle, excellent condition. $300 obo. Call Chris at (251) 342-8197 or e-mail [email protected] for additional information.

Prestige Optimax dressage saddle. Black, 17”. No fittings. (985) 893-4500. $2000.

Older model Campbell Dressage Saddle. 17 inch seat, medium tree. Fair condition. (318) 229-9143 $200 or best offer.

TRAILERS

All Aluminum 3-Horse Trailer For Sale 1988 Barrett 3-horse slant trailer, w/dressing area, ramp. Excellent condition. $7,500. Call (893) 5324 or 630-2967.

CLASSIFIEDSPlease send your ads to: Ruth Roca

(504) 905-5009 or [email protected]

Trainer DirectoryNancy BurbaDressage(225) 642-5749 (225) [email protected]

Vicky BuschDressage(985) 796-3317 [email protected]

Bruce EglesfieldStarting young horses Re-education (985) [email protected]

Anne HornbeakDressage (985) [email protected]

Regina Milliken Dressage • Starting young horses(985) [email protected] www.oakhillranch.com

Lauren MooreHunter/Jumper • Dressage(985) 796-9134 [email protected] lagniappeequestriancenter.com

Leslie MorrisDressage • Hunter/Jumper(504) 833-7923 (504) [email protected] stirlingfarm.info.com

Lynn QuastDressage • Eventing(985) 893-4500 (504) [email protected]

Katie TharpDressage • Jumping • Young Horses • Competition(985) 397-4958 [email protected] runnymede-farm.com

Equine Facility DirectoryAussie Acres Training P.O. Box 1381 Folsom, LA [email protected]

Nancy Burba 1300 Lawrence Pkwy St. Gabriel, LA 70776 (225) 642-5749 (225) 938-0390 [email protected]

Busch Sporthorses LLC79418 Mathies RdFolsom, LA 70437Vicky Busch(985) [email protected]

Equi-Best Equestrian Center82136 Hwy 437Covington, LA 70435Lynn Quast(985) 893-4500 (504) [email protected]

Lagniappe Equestrian Center13349 Verger RdP.O. Box 839Folsom, LA 70437(985) [email protected]

Oak Hill Ranch79234 Hwy 25Folsom, LA 70437(985) [email protected] www.oakhillranch.com

Runnymede Farm81475 Chenel RoadFolsom, LA 70437(985) 377-4958Katie Tharp [email protected] runnymede-farm.com

To have your facility or services included in this directory, please see the application and additional information

on the SEDA web site (www.sedariders.org).

Advertise in the

Classifieds!

“It is the difficult horses that have the most to give you.”

- LENDON GRAY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT | Lynn Quast 504-905-3690 • [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT | Elaine Harmon 504-469-9652 • [email protected]

SECRETARY | Lisette Constantin 504-452-3025 • [email protected]

TREASURER | Janel Martin 985-290-6821 • [email protected]

DRESSAGE DIRECTOR | Leslie Morris 504-833-7923 • [email protected]

EVENTING DIRECTOR | Elizabeth Cummins 985-796-5011 • [email protected]

JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER DIRECTOR | Gerlinde Beckers 985-606-0033 • [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR | Vicky Busch 985-796-3317 • [email protected]

PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR | Nicole Landreneau 985-725-1137 • [email protected]

COMMITTEES

AWARD CHAIR - ANNUAL | Leslie Morris 504-833-7923 • [email protected]

AWARD CHAIR - EVENTING | Kristen Dowdy 985-966-4770 • [email protected]

AWARD CHAIR - RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE Sally Richards • 985-809-7391 • [email protected]

AWARD CHAIR - SCHOOLING DRESSAGE Heather Truett • 985-630-2551 [email protected]

FLEUR DE LEAP 2014 CHAIR | Elizabeth Cummins 985-796-5011 • [email protected]

LE BON TEMPS 2014 CHAIR | Janel Martin 985-796-8199 • [email protected]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Board Members

OFF COURSE ADVERTISING | Ruth Roca 504-905-5009 • [email protected]

OFF COURSE CALENDAR | Gerlinde Beckers 985-878-0210 • [email protected]

OFF COURSE MAILING | Margaret Rice & Barbara Merritt [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR | Elaine Harmon 504-469-9652 • [email protected]

VOLUNTEER HOURS CHAIR | Lauri Byerley 704-340-4482 • [email protected]

WEB SITE CHAIR | Nicole Landreneau 985-725-1137 • [email protected]

S E D A O F F I C E R S & C H A I R S

Established in 1975, the Southern

Eventing and Dressage Association is

a non-profit, educational organization

founded to foster an interest in, and

a understanding of, the equestrian

sports of Dressage and Eventing.

The Southern Eventing & Dressage

Association is governed by the United

States Equestrian Federation. We

are also a Region 9 Group Member

Organization of the United States

Dressage Federation and an Area III

& V Affiliate of the United States

Eventing Association.

c/o Margaret Rice7048 Moniteau CourtBaton Rouge, LA 70809

Please send calendar items to Gerlinde Beckers at (985) 606-0033 or [email protected]. SEDA events are in BOLD CAPS. Dates subject to change.

MARCH 2014

1-4 Jeff Moore Biomechanics Clinic www.equestrianventures.com Houston, TX

5-10 Schleese Saddlery Clinic Folsom, Lafayette, Mobile

8-9 County Saddlery Fitting Runnymede Farm / Folsom, LA

13-14 Cowtown Dressage III & IV ‡ Fort Worth, TX

15 CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSES TO SCHOOLING IN PREPARATION FOR FLEUR DE LEAP

15-16 Pine Top Spring Advanced HT ‡ Pine Top Farm / Thomson, GA

16-18 Leif Sorensen Clinic Oak Hill Ranch / Folsom, LA

20-23 Poplar Place March Horse Trials ‡ Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA

22 Windy Knoll Farm Dressage Spring Show I & II ‡ Magnolia, TX

22-23 Schooling Dressage and Combined Test ‡ ‡ Amen Corner Farm / Folsom, LA

28-30 Texas Rose Horse Park HT ‡ Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX

31 SEDA BOARD MEETING La Carreta / Covington, LA Contact Lynn Quast if you plan to attend

APRIL 2014

5-6 Texas Rose Dressage Classic I ‡ Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX

5-6 San Antonio Spring Dressage I & II ‡ San Antonio, TX

9-13 Ocala Horse Properties 3-Day Event ‡ Ocala, FL

10 OFF COURSE DEADLINE

12-13 SPRING FLEUR DE LEAP ‡ ‡ Lagniappe Equestrian Center Folsom, LA

12-13 Blue Angel Dressage ‡ Pensacola, FL

18-19 Holly Hill Spring Horse Trials ‡ Holly Hill Farm / Benton, LA

24-26 HDS Spring Classic I & II ‡ houstondressagesociety.org GSEC / Katy, TX

MAY 2014

1 SEDA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

3-4 Poplar Place May Horse Trials Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA

17-18 LE BON TEMPS I & II ‡ ‡ Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA

25-26 GSEC Diamond Classic I & II ‡ www.gswec.com GSEC / Katy, TX

31- Poplar Place March Horse Trials ‡

Jun 1 Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA

JUNE 2014



21-22 SEDA JUNIOR CLASSIC ‡ ‡ AMEN CORNER FARM / FOLSOM, LA

AUGUST 2014


21 CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSES TO SCHOOLING IN PREPARATION FOR FLEUR DE LEAP

SEPTEMBER 2014

6-7 The Last Dance ‡ ‡ Amen Corner Farm / Folsom, LA

19-21 Texas Rose Dressage Fall Classic I & II ‡ Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX

20-21 Poplar Place Sept Horse Trials ‡ Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA

20-21 FALL FLEUR DE LEAP ‡ ‡ Lagniappe Equestrian Center Folsom, LA

25-28 Nutrena USEA AEC ‡

26-27 Texas Rose Dressage Classic ‡ Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX

OCTOBER 2014

9-12 Region 9 Championships ‡ Katy, TX


11-12 Pine Top October Horse Trials ‡ Pine Top Farm / Thomson, GA

24-26 Holly Hill Fall Horse Trials ‡ Holly Hill Farm / Benton, LA

NOVEMBER 2014

1 SEDA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

6-9 USDF National Dressage Finals Lexington, KY


8-9 Poplar Place November HT ‡ Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA

15-16 Ocala Horse Properties Fall Event ‡ Ocala, FL

29-30 Pine Top Thanksgiving Horse Trials ‡ Pine Top Farm / Thomson, GA

30 Last day of 2014 show season – be sure to renew your membership!

DECEMBER 2014

1 Beginning of 2014 show season


15 All scores and standings are final as posted. No changes will be accepted after this date.

S O U T H E R N E V E N T I N G & D R E S S A G E A S S O C I A T I O N S M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 4

EVENTS CALENDAR

‡Denotes SHOW SCORES ONLY apply to SEDA Year End Awards. ‡‡Denotes show scores AND volunteer hours apply to SEDA Year End Awards. Current as of 2/10/14.

WHAT COMES WITH YOUR SEDA

MEMBERSHIP?

ELIGIBILITY FOR SEDA AWARDS

AND YEAR-END AWARDS BANQUET

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SUBSCRIPTION TO

THE NATIONAL AWARD

WINNING OFF COURSE

NEWSLETTER AND THE

USDF CONNECTION

MAGAZINE

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ACCESS AND USE OF THE

NATIONAL AWARD WINNING

SEDA WEB SITE

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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS, CHAIR COMMITTEES,

EVENTS, OR SHOWS,

AND VOTING PRIVILEGES

IN ALL ELECTIONS

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NETWORKING

OPPORTUNITIES WITH AREA

EQUESTRIANS AND AN ANNUAL

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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MEMBER DISCOUNTS

ON SEDA-SPONSORED

CLINICS, SEMINARS,

AND ADVERTISING

IN THE OFF COURSE AND

ON THE WEB SITE

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UP-TO-DATE EVENT INFO

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ELIGIBILITY FOR

USDF QUALIFIED RIDER AND

MEDALS AWARDS

S O U T H E R N E V E N T I N G & D R E S S A G E A S S O C I A T I O N S M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 4

Established in 1975, the Southern Eventing

and Dressage Association is a non-

profit, educational organization

founded to foster an interest

in, and understanding of, the

equestrian sports of Dressage

and Eventing. SEDA is a group

member organization of

USDF, affiliated with USEA,

and governed by the United

States Equestrian Federation.

Club activities include educational clinics and

seminars, schooling shows, Le Bon

Temps (a recognized dressage show),

Fleur de Leap (an eventing show),

fun paces, and an annual awards

program. SEDA is one of the

largest USDF affiliated clubs in

Region 9 and growing. We invite

you to join us in supporting,

learning, and enjoying the sports

of dressage and eventing in our area.

Ride with SEDA!

SEDA APPLICATION/RENEWAL* Mail form & check (made out to SEDA) to: VICKY BUSCH, 79418 MATHIES RD, FOLSOM, LA 70437

The membership year begins December 1, 2013 and expires November 30, 2014. New members applying after October 1 will receive free membership for the balance of that year.

o Senior $55 o Junior $45 o *Family $80 o New Application o Renewal

Please Note: 1) To qualify for USDF Regional Championships you must be a Participating Member by joining USDF directly. 2) $20 of your SEDA membership fee goes directly to USDF for your Group Membership. *FAMILY includes up to two people at the same address: add $10 for each additional person.

NAME (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE (INDICATE HOME / MOBILE / OFFICE) E-MAIL

List names for *Family Membership: ___________________________________________________________

Birthdate(s) (Juniors / Young Riders) ____________________________________________________________

Interest: o Dressage o Eventing o Both Number of horses leased/owned: ___________________________I am currently riding at______________level in Dressage and / or level____________________in Eventing.

I am a o Adult Amateur o Steward o Technical Delegate o Instructor (level) _____________________ o Judge (grade)__________

I am interested in volunteering! o Board o Clinics o Committees o Shows o Publications o Scribe o Steward o Media Relations o Tack Sales o Other_____________________________________________

Please note: the SEDA Off Course newsletter is distributed electronically. Please make sure to include a valid e-mail address above. Printed copies will only be mailed to members who request it. Indicate your preference here: o Save a tree – electronic is fine o Please mail my newsletter

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