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Can you believe it’s almost December?

Where has the year gone? Those of you

who follow my columns know how I

complain about hot weather but this year

it wasn’t quite as bad-no drought, no long

stretches of 90+ degree days. I actually

survived! And haven’t we had a lovely

fall (with the exception of the monsoon

that hit our October schooling show).

So here comes winter and rather than

hibernate, VADA/Nova is gearing up for

our annual Banquet and Volunteer

Recognition which seems to get bigger

and better each year. You’ll find details

about it on pages 4 and 5. I’d like to

thank those of you who got your awards

packets in to me before Thanksgiving. It

helps when I receive them early so that

there isn’t such a mad rush at the end. So

far, all of you have had very organized,

easy to read submissions, which makes

my job easier. I know the awards

program can be a little confusing as we

offer so many categories, but you did a

fine job.

And our banquet wouldn’t be com-

plete without the Silent Auction -one of

the highlights of the evening. The items

to bid on run the gamut from horsey stuff

to jewelry to gift certificates to artwork.

See page 7 for information on how to

donate items.

VADA/Nova has really been

organized and we have a slew of “save

the date” activities for your calendar. Not

only do we have our usual assort-

ment of licensed and schooling

shows but there are winter un-

mounted clinics and a fix-a-test as

well. All the “save the dates” are on

page 16 so you can tear it out and

post it on your refrigerator!

Now, while I’ve got your

attention I’ll make one last plug to

get your membership renewal in. If

your mailing label is printed in red

then your membership will expire

on Nov. 30. You can find the form

on page 18 .

And amid all the rushing around

with shopping and holiday prepara-

tions, relieve some of the stress by

giving your horse a hug and a

treat☺ You’ll both feel better.

Happy Holidays to you and

your families.

Enter at A

VA D A / N o v a , I n c .

VADA IS A

USDF GROUP MEMBER

ORGANIZATION.

THEIR MEMBERS ARE

AUTOMATICALLY USDF

GROUP MEMBERS.

Publication Deadline in

Piaffe & Passage is the

20th.

VADA/Nova WEB SITE:

http://www.vadanova.org

Membership Applications

should be sent to:

Barbara Pickering

PO Box 354

Haymarket, VA

20168-0354

Send all other inquires to:

VADA/Nova Inc.,

P.O.Box 398

Hamilton, VA 20159

Volume 42, Issue 12

December 2013

Barb

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VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS

All VADA/Nova Board of Directors’ meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The

meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:15 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the

classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at

www.vadanova.org and click on “Shows” There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park.

Board of Directors

Diann Carpenter

540-554-2674

[email protected]

Renee Carter

540-229-2522

[email protected]

Laura Celia

802-233-7404

[email protected]

Kelly Foltman

540-668-6232

[email protected]

Donna Gatchell

703-594-2480

[email protected]

Jacqui Gerhard

703-629-7184

[email protected]

Jessie Ginsburg

703-538-4282

[email protected]

Judy Grass

703-620-4923

[email protected]

Alison Head

540-338-7810

[email protected]

[email protected]

Dilly Jackson

304-729-4847

[email protected]

Sheli King

540-338-7362

[email protected]

Michelle Lachner

540-751-0046

[email protected]

2013 VADA/Nova Officers

President ~ Alison Head

V. President ~ Barb Pickering

Secretary ~ Diann Landau

Treasurer ~ Carolyn “Dilly” Jackson

Web Sites:

VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org

VADA State www.virginiadressage.org

Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org

Diann Landau

540-822-9052

[email protected]

Barbara Pickering

703-754-8506

[email protected]

[email protected]

Nancy Stover

703-860-9187

[email protected]

Rebecca Woodward-Davis

540-338-4573

[email protected]

Newsletter Advertising Rates (updated for 2011) Please send payment with ads, as there is no billing. Make checks payable to VADA/Nova, Inc. Classified ads are 40 words or less. Ads will not be accepted otherwise. Please type or print clearly if you don’t have email, and submit no more than two ads at a time. If space allows we will run addi-tional ads.Other ads must be camera ready. (Camera ready: Copy is black on white paper. Embossed business cards and colored ink do not copy well.) Or, you may send a file attachment in Word or Publisher. Classified 2 issues FREE for Members 2 issues/$15 for Non-members Classifieds will automatically be listed on our web site

All other ad rates are the same for Members or Nonmembers :

Business Card Ad $60/year

1/4 Page Ad (5 x 3.75) $25/month

1/2 Page Ad (5x7.5) $45/month

FulI Page Ad (10x7.5) $75/month

*There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be

put together or redesigned*

Deadline is the 20th of the month.

Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., 20168-0354

Phone: 703-754-8506 Email: [email protected]

20% discount for

1/4, 1/2 or full page

ads that run a full

year

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SUMMARY MINUTES

VADA/Nova Board Meeting

Nov. 11, 2013– Morven Park Lounge

The meeting commenced at 7:15 p.m. There were

fourteen Board members present, two excused and one guest.

October minutes were accepted by the Board

Treasurer’s Report: Dilly reported that as of 11/11/13 the bank

statement had not been received. The non- reconciled balance

was $75,408.05 (after expenses from the September Licensed

show); the Special account balance has not changed.

Board Elections: The ballots have been counted. Jacqui

Gerhard did not run this year but all other 2013 Board members

will be returning for 2014. Alex Jackson has been voted in as a

new Board member.

Schooling shows: Michelle reported that even though the

Compass Rose show had to be delayed, we only lost 3 riders

from the original entries; the show operated at a $360 loss since

the Porta-Potties had to be paid for twice, and at this show, we

provide lunch to the competitors . There were many great

costumes. Barb Zulick graciously donated the printing costs.

Sheli discussed ways to get entries up again for school-

ing shows, since this year was “light” compared to past years.

She suggested being proactive in letting potential competitors

know what they get with VADA/Nova shows- good footing,

good facilities, free snacks, great ribbons, the Championship

show, etc.

The Championship show went very well. It was a short

day for both rings as the number of riders for each class was

lower than in the past. The photographer is having website

problems and doesn’t know when her pictures will be available

from both the Compass Rose & Championship shows. Riders

should contact Katherine Holl directly. The management team

for the Championship show did a stellar job- particularly

Stephanie Corum. This was her first time as secretary for the

championship show, and she was in the middle of moving at

the time.

The Board discussed rewording the refund policy.

Raising the late fee to $10 (which is in line with other shows in

the area) was discussed and accepted.

Licensed Shows: Alison is working on signing up the judges

for the 2014 show season. New FEI tests have been added;

Alison & Dianne Boyd will work out how to add these to the

prize lists and will bring their ideas to a future Board meeting.

Membership: Barb reported that so far for 2014 we have 103

members. This is about where we were this time last year.

Education/Clinics: Alison suggested dates and topics for the

Winter clinics. A topic and presenter is still needed for the

January clinic

Dates:

Jan. 30 (alt. 2/6)

Mon. Feb.17(alt. 2/20)- Judge’s Round Table session at

the Leesburg Best Western

Sat. Mar. 8- Stewarding/scoring clinic at Leesburg Best

Western, 1-4 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 22- Fix-a-Test at Morven Park

Banquet: Sheli says everything is moving along regarding the

organization of the banquet. The Board agreed on the kids’

menu. Bridle numbers will be used for the bidding in the

Silent Auction. Sheli is Banquet coordinator. Holy Wilmoth

will coordinate the gathering of Silent Auction items, and

Kelly will coordinate the Auction at the Banquet.

Diann Carpenter will handle the RSVP’s; Dianne Boyd will

be the photographer, and Diann Landau will again be emcee

[too many Diann’s!] Jacqui Gerhard will be gathering photos

for a slide show. We will ask Al King to put the equipment

together and set up and run the show at the dinner.

The December meeting will begin with our holiday

celebration. Pot luck to start at 6:30 followed by the regular

meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diann Landau

Congratulations to the 2014

Board of Directors

Diann Carpenter Alex Jackson

Renee Carter Dilly Jackson

Laura Celia Sheli King

Kelly Foltman Michelle Lachner

Donna Gatchell Diann Landau

Jessie Ginsburg Barb Pickering

Judy Grass Nancy Stover

Alison Head Rebecca Woodward-Davis

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VADA / Nova Silent Auction, Awards Presentations and

Volunteer Acknowledgements Saturday, January 18, 2014

5:30 p.m. River Creek Country Club

43800 Olympic Blvd. Leesburg, VA 20176

703-779-2022

Dinner - Cash Bar Feel free to bring a guest

If you would like to volunteer,

contact Sheli King at 540-338-7362 or

[email protected]

Directions to River Creek Country Club 43800 Olympic Blvd.

Heading West on Rte 7 towards Leesburg, exit Right onto River Creek Parkway. Follow River Creek Park-way for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic Blvd and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the gate, proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club. Heading East on Rte 7 out of Leesburg, exit on Right onto ramp at River Creek Parkway (Wegman’s will be on your right hand side). Turn Left at stop light and

continue for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic

Blvd and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the gate, proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club. …………………………………………….

Once you pass through the gate proceed approximately 1.5 miles on Olympic Blvd to the club house (where

Olympic Blvd ends). Parking is on the right hand side.

Items for the Silent Auction are now

being collected!

Contact Holly Wilmoth if you have something to donate at

540-539-0181 or [email protected]

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I / We will be attending the VADA/Nova Banquet at River Creek Country Club, Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. Name Dinner Selection __________________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________ In the event of bad weather please indicate an emergency contact:

phone #_________________________ E-mail____________________________________________________ Ticket Price: Payment enclosed: _____ adults will attend X $45 = $_____ Personal Check $_____ _____children (under 12) X $20 = $_____ VADA/Nova Bucks $_____ Total Due $_____ Total paid $_____ We will make an effort to assign seating groups. Tables will seat 12. Please indicate your preferences: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to VADA/Nova Inc. Please indicate 2014 Banquet in the memo on your check.

Mail this reservation form along with your check and/or VADA/Nova Bucks to: Diann Carpenter 33679 Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135

If you have questions about the meal,

you can contact Diann at 540-554-2674 or [email protected]

To ensure your reservation - all checks and VADA/Nova Bucks must be received by

►►January 11, 2014◄◄

Menu for the VADA/Nova Banquet Saturday, January 18, 2014

Cash Bar Chips and salsa

Choice of:

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Scallion Remoulade *Petite Beef Tenderloin w/ Roasted Garlic Cipolla Demi-Glace and Whipped Potatoes

Vegetable Lasagna (a layered vegetable napoleon) Includes house salad, fresh dinner rolls, iced tea, coffee, dessert

*glutten free

Cost: $45 per person Children’s menu – under 12 years old

Fruit cup Chicken Tenders w/ fries Dessert and beverage

$20

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Feeling Inspired?

Would you like a good excuse to get together with

family, friends and barnmates, have some fun, and

at the same time help support VADA/Nova?

If so, please consider creating and

contributing a basket to be raffled

off at VADA/Nova’s annual

banquet. Prizes will be awarded for

the most popular and most original

baskets and all proceeds will be

used to enhance VADA/Nova’s 2014 programs

and activities.

This has been a very popular feature

at the banquet and we’ve seen

some very creative ideas.

Let’s keep it going!

Interested???

Please contact

Maryann Reichel at

[email protected] to let her

know you will be participating.

VTO Saddlery, in conjunction with

VADA/Nova, has a new program to reward

customers and to further support VADA/Nova

members!

With this new program, VADA/Nova has

been given a discount code to share that will

provide a 5% discount on all purchases made

online at www.vtosaddlery.com . In addition to this

5%, VTO will also provide a matching 5% to

VADA/Nova to use for various activities for our

members! This program is for use in the

online store only.

Please enter the following code when checking out

online to get this fantastic offer!

Coupon code: VADANOVA53

Please join us in thanking VTO for their

continuing support!

http://www.vtosaddlery.com

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VADA/Nova Silent Auction at the Annual Banquet January 18, 2014 ITEMS NEEDED!

YOU ARE NEEDED!!

Greetings All VADA/Nova Members!

Each year at the awards banquet, members and others have an opportunity to bid on great gifts and services, with the auction proceeds going to support VADA/Nova member clinics and educational activities

Examples of items donated to past auctions include:

Things for Your Horse! Things for You!

Riding Lessons Tack Equipment Treats & Home Baked Goodies! Blankets, Coolers & Fleeces Accessories Gift Certificates For Services Such As Veter-

inary, Massage, Dentistry, Etc. Barn/Tack Room Décor Items Portraits

Restaurant Gift Certificates Artwork Jewelry Professional Photography Sessions Vacation Get-Aways Clothing Haircuts/Beauty/Spa Products & Services Accessories For People And Pets Gift Certificates For Services Such As Oil

Changes/Lubes, Detailing, etc. Kids’ Items

We’d like to ask for your help to make the auction A Great Success!

Please consider asking a local business or service for a donation for an item or two such as that described above, (or something else not on this list!) to be included in the auction. Or if you have something you’d like to donate, (a “duplicate” gift?... something the wrong size?...the wrong color?...) Donors are provided with an acknowledgement letter for their donation toward VADA/Nova, a 501(c)3 organization.

You can contact Holly Wilmoth at [email protected] or 540-539-0181

If you come to the banquet and silent auction to bid on the wonderful items available, please be sure to bring your

CHECKBOOK or CASH to pay for silent auction items.

Thank you for your help to make the silent auction a great success!

Signed,

Alison Head Alison Head

President

Signed,

Sheli King Sheli King

Banquet Coordinator

Signed,

Holly Wilmoth Holly Wilmoth

Silent Auction Coordinator

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VADA/Nova Schooling Show at Compass Rose

October 26, 2013

Judges: Lea Ann Hansen (r), Aviva Nebesky (L Graduate)

Hill Ring Judge: Lea Ann Hansen (r)

Training Level TOC

1. Laura Celia Dark Kiss (Tr 2) 71.607

2. Renee Carter Starr (Tr 2) 70.000

3. Liberty Seaford Meadow Lark (Tr 2) 68.750

4. Kristin Arena Sunny (Tr 2) 66.250

5. Luci Marchand Diego (Tr 2) 63.750

6. Luci Marchand Diego (Tr 1) 63.542

Debbie Meade By the Grace of God (Tr2) 60.714

Brandi Holmes Artwork (Tr 2) 58.393

First Level Test 1

1. Caroline York Bocephus 62.931

2. Lindsey Wagner Barenjager 61.034

3. Ursula Moore Foxfire Muse 60.344

First Level Test 2B

1. Cathy Sholten Apollo 68.378

2. Susan Morrison LH Jitterbug 66.486

3. Paula Payne Cindy Lou Who 62.973

4. Sharon Munroe Sirrius 62.838

5. Bob Clements Wrachmaninov Q 62.027

First Level Test 3

1. Cathy Scholten Apollo 65.323

2. Kathleen Parsons May Nine 64.032

3. Carol Thomas Bonnie Gal Sal 62.742


5. Heather Novak Hallston 62.097

6. Sharon Munroe Sirrius 61.774

Jeanne Binder Custer’s Run 61.290

Bob Clements Wrachmaninov Q 60.484

Third Level TOC

1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie (3-3) 66.282

2. Candy Allen Echo (3-3) 63.077

3. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie (3-1) 61.974

4. Candy Allen Echo (3-2) 61.951

Fourth Level Test 3

1. Mary Callan Ottomatic 65.500

2. Sarah Conant Geza 58.500

Prix St Georges

1. Candy Allen White Bacardi 62.763

Intermediaire I

1. Mary Callan Good Lookin 60.921

Musical Freestyle TOC

1. Susan Morrison LH Jitterbug (Tr) 70.167

2. Jacqui Gerhard Mr. Brightside (Tr) 69.167

3. Candy Allen White Bacardi (4th) 64.333

4. Laura Mahoney MD Grace E (Tr) 61.667

5. Sarah Conant Geza (4th) 60.667

6. Diann Landau Mithrandir (Tr) 59.833

Sand Ring Judge: Aviva Nebesky (L Graduate)

Intro Level TOC

1. Kathryn Sulek Giselle III (C) 73.250

2. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse (A) 69.688

3. Meredith Leach Lenox (A) 62.813

4. Nancy Mendonca Danny (A) 58.438

Intro Level Test B

1. Kathryn Sulek Giselle III 65.625+

2. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse 65.625

3. Meredith Leach Lenox 62.188

4. Nancy Mendonca Danny 60.313

Training Level Test 3

1. Laura Celia Dark Kiss 70.200

2. Kristin Arena Sunny 69.800

3. Renee Carter Starr 65.200

4. Liberty Seaford Meadow Lark 61.200

5. Brandi Holmes Artwork 59.200

6. Debbie Meade By the Grace of God 58.200

Alissa Coles Our Trick 57.000

First Level Test 2A

1. Heather Novak Hallston 64.865


3. Lindsey Wagner Barenjager 62.432

4. Caroline York Bocephus 61.351


6. Jeanne Binder Custer’s Run 60.000

Second Level TOC

1. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof (2-2) 68.158

2. Debbie Gerbich Calloway’s Capital Asset (2-3) 64.048

3. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof (2-1) 64.000

4. Michele Cappello De Ja Vue (2-3) 62.381


6. Michele Cappello De Ja Vue (2-1) 59.868

High Score of the Show

(excluding Intro, Rider Tests and MFS)

Laura Celia and Dark Kiss

Training Level Test 2 71.607%

VADA/Nova gnomes

Michelle Lachner

&

Patty Knight

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Congratulations to our last group of qualifiers for the

Nov. 9 Championship Schooling Show

Intro Level Test B

Madeline Moore/Foxfire Muse

Kathryn Sulek/Giselle III

Training Level Test 3

Renee Carter/Starr

First Level Test 3

Jeanne Binder/Custer’s Run

Heather Novak/Hallston

Cathy Scholten/Apollo

Second Level Test 3

Michele Cappello/De Ja Vue

Third Level Test 3

Candy Allen/Echo

Fourth Level Test 3

Mary Callan/Ottomatic

Sarah Conant/Geza

Prix St Georges

Candy Allen/White Bacardi

Intermediaire I

Mary Callan/Good Lookin

Musical Freestyle

Candy Allen/White Bacardi

Jacqui Gerhard/Mr. Brightside

Susan Morrison/LH Jitterbug

From the Manager…….

-Michelle Lachner

Due to unrelenting, torrential downpours the schooling show at Compass Rose Farm originally

scheduled for October 9 was rescheduled to be held on October 26. As this was the final opportunity to qualify for

the Schooling Show Championship, competitors who qualified were allowed to enter the Championship show after

the original closing date had passed. Fortunately most entrants were able to compete on the new date.

It is amazing to see the costumes that our members come up with for the costume competition and even more

amazing that their equine companions are so tolerant of their embellishments. Many competitors participated,

sporting costumes ranging from a park police officer, Che Guevara complete with Cuban cigar, to an Indian scout.

Categories for the costume contest were: best horse and rider combination, most outrageous, most creative, and

judge’s favorite. It was tough to come up with the winners as there were so many great costumes. The winners were:

Maddie Moore as a cheerleader (best horse and rider combination), Ursula Moore as an Egyptian pharaoh (most

outrageous), Candy Allen as the Cat in the Hat (most creative). Since there were two judges, there were two favorites:

Caroline York, a clown, and Heather Novak who was the sun riding high above her horse, the earth.

BJ Lachner was a fabulous grill master for lunch. Competitors and spectators enjoyed hot dogs and hamburg-

ers hot off the grill. Yum!

We were fortunate to have as our judges, Lea Ann Hansen and Aviva Nebesky, who endured frosty

temperatures in the morning (and the resultant thaw of the frost on the roofs, raining onto the tests!) and a biting wind

in the afternoon. Patty Knight really helped as the assistant show manager and scorer. Barb Zulick was a super show

secretary and ably handled the demands of scheduling two rings—twice! The volunteers were super—

Jessie Ginsburg and Ann Corrigan, scribes; Adele Dennis, Karoline Morris, Rose Flanery, and Marguerite Teska, ring

stewards; Sally O’Dwyer, Michele Cappello, Susan Whitmire and Caroline York, runners; and Barb Pickering who

scored with Patty. Thank you for giving your time to VADA/Nova.

As always, thank you to Judy Grass and the wonderful staff of Compass Rose Farm who worked very hard

before, during and after the show to ensure it was a complete success.

Editor’s Note: And a huge thank you to Manager Michelle Lachner, who, after finding Compass Rose underwater the day before the original

date, managed to put everything together for the new date.

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A brief photo gallery. Black and white just doesn’t do justice to the costumes!

Row 1: Madeline Moore/Foxfire Muse; Susan Morrison/LH Jitterbug

Row 2: Caroline York/Bocephus; Mary Callan/Good Lookin

Row 3: Heather Novak/Hallston; Candy Allen/Pajana vom Rosenhof (photo by Judy Grass)

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Member of the Month This month’s Member of the Month is Joan Gaidos. Joan is an

Environmental Scientist who lives in Berryville with her dog, 2 cats

and 2 horses- Blue (retired) and Will, her riding horse. Both horses are

American Saddlebreds.

Joan started riding when she joined 4H at age 10. She didn’t own a

horse, so she rode whatever was available. She worked with an American Saddlebred breeder in Warrenton at age 14, where she

not only learned how to ride but everything else that went into a working farm- from making hay & handling young horses to

tending wounds. She went to shows that had a bit of everything, and attributes her “education” to Nancy Weik, who owned the

farm.

Joan settled in Leesburg about 10 years ago. She mostly trail rode her older gelding, Blue, until arthritis started slowing

him down. She started looking for her next horse- something she could do more dressage with because she wanted to learn more

about it. She loves how it refines the communication between horse and rider.

She stayed with Saddlebreds, as she knows their personalities and tempera-

ments. She found Will (aka Revelation’s First Prophet); he had no real dressage

training but had a big friendly personality, 3 lovely gaits and “he made me

smile”! She started working with Wanja Gerlach, and joined VADA/Nova to

meet other dressage enthusiasts in the area, and to keep abreast of the latest

news and learning opportunities.

With Wanja’s help, Will earned good scores in his first year showing at

First Level, including a few national and local awards (including a USDF

All-Breeds Award in 2012). In 2013 Will did well again at Third/Fourth

Levels, under Wanja’s guidance- including 2013 USDF All-Breeds Champion

at Third Level. Joan says they still have a lot to learn, but that the horse still

makes her smile.

Joan’s favorite job at shows is the pre-show set-up; she really gets to

see the nuts and bolts of running a show. She has also been a runner and a

scorer, and loves volunteering because of the people she meets.

Joan and Will

Bob Clements/Wrachmaninov Q

Ursula Moore/Foxfire Muse

Unless noted otherwise, photos on these 2 pages are courtesy of Katharine Holl.

Katharine’s web site is temporarily out of service but she hopes to have it up and running soon.

In the meantime, if you would like her to send you thumbnail shots, you can reach her at:


tel:%28540%29%20687-3358

mailto:[email protected]

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SHEL GAFFORD MEMORIAL AWARD For

EXCELLENCE IN SPORTSMANSHIP

Once again it’s time for the VADA membership to vote for this year’s recipient of the

Shel Gafford Award. Please take a few minutes to read over the following nominations and vote for the one you feel most

personifies the spirit of good sportsmanship, love of our sport, and unselfish support of fellow dressage enthusiasts.

The recipient of the Shel Gafford Award will receive a lovely plaque and monetary award at the annual VADA Awards

Banquet. December 12, 2013 is the deadline for casting your vote. Please , take a few minutes and VOTE!

Instructions for voting:

Each chapter will send their votes to a representative (listed below), who will then tally the

votes and forward them to Louise West. Louise will compile the results of all the VADA chapters.

You may vote one of two ways. Votes must be received by December 12, 2013

1. By email: Send an email to [email protected]. Please put “Shel Gafford” in the

subject line. In the body of the email, just put the name of the person for whom you are voting.

2. By regular mail: Put a check mark by one name and send the ballot to:

Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354

____ _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Nominees:

Amanda Harper ____

Nicky Vogel _____

Amanda Harper (Central): (Nominated by Nancy Sheaffer, Central)

Amanda has served as VP of VADACC for 2013. As President, I and the Board have enjoyed and appreciated Amanda’s pure heart and

desire to SERVE and encourage everyone to not give up on their dreams in dressage. If you ask any member of our Chapter everyone would

tell you how inspirational Amanda is. While at Recognized Shows or Schooling Shows Amanda is always out amongst the riders looking for

opportunities to assist them AND always with words of encouragement. I personally have been motivated and inspired by Amanda when I

wanted to give up, or back out of showing or discouraged when the progression I was expecting wasn’t happening. Amanda has sent me

emails and texts with wonderful words of encouragement to help me rethink my thinking and to continue on! Amanda will always give me a

big hug and say “Don’t give up you never know what tomorrow may bring!”

Awarding Amanda Harper the Shel Gafford Memorial she will be an inspiration to the 1000+ members here in Virginia and,

especially our own membership within Central Chapter, to pursue their dressage dreams at any and all levels.

Nicky Vogel (VADAF): (Submitted by Sharon Kipping, VADAF)

Nicky Vogel - judge, trainer, teacher, competitor, consummate horsewoman, mentor, confident, and friend. These are just some of the

adjectives that describe Nicky. She's been a strong asset and driving force behind the VADA-Fredericksburg Chapter for over a decade.

During that time, Nicky has performed the duties of President for three years; acted as Chief Executive Officer of the VADAF's Rose Mount

Licensed Show for six years; been the Youth Team's coach numerous times, and generously given of her time to hold a public youth clinic at

her farm sponsored by VADAF.

While President, Nicky led our club with the ultimate goal of making it a friendlier and more sustainable organization. She has a

unique ability to recognize the talents of various members within the club and then allow those persons to utilize that talent to their full

potential. During her Presidency, membership steadily increased.

As Chief Executive Officer of our Licensed Show, she has continually made improvements to the show. As a direct result of her

leadership and guidance we now always have a waiting list of competitors. She works tirelessly to make sure that, in her words, "every 'i' is

dotted and every 't' is crossed". Volunteers consistently come back to assist Nicky with the show due to her passion and insistence that the

show be "competitor friendly". Because of her dedication to the show, our club has been able to raise funds that have allowed VADAF to

sponsor numerous free clinics to our general membership.

Nicky is a strong competitor, but always makes the time to help her fellow competitor using her judge's eye and expertise. Quick to

help bolster a fellow competitor's faltering spirits with kind words, Nicky is the consummate example of good sportsmanship.

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Ring 1 Judge: Susan Carr-Davis ( R)

Training Level TOC

1. Liberty Seaford Meadowlark (Tr 3) 75.800

2. Laura Celia Dark Kiss (Tr 2) 73.214

3. Madison Nicole Miller Columbia (Tr 3) 69.600 4. Renee Carter Starr (Tr 2) 68.036

5. Jan Blanchetti Dustin Don (Tr 3) 66.000

First Level Test 1 1. Jenifer Trefny Wallstreets Will 74.483 2. Mieke Meurs Lucio 65.000

Second Level Test 1

1. Dana Hollister Delta Tango 71.143

2. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof 60.857

Second Level TOC

1. Dana Hollister Delta Tango (2-2) 66.316


Third Level Test 1 1. Alison Head To Catch A Thief 63.947

2. Katelyn McPartlan Dienhard 61.316

Third Level TOC

1. Alison Head To Catch A Thief (3-2) 68.902 2. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie (3-3) 68.205

Rider Test

1. Jessie Ginsburg Hoover (Tr) 71.600

Championship Training Level Test 3-Senior 1. Liberty Seaford Meadowlark 77.000

2. Laura Celia Dark Kiss 74.800

3. Renee Carter Starr 72.000

4. Jan Blanchetti Dustin Don 64.200

Championship Training Level Test 3-Junior

1. Madison Nicole Miller Columbia 73.600

2. Teace Markwalter Rattle N Snap Favorite Son 67.600

Championship Second Level Test 3-Senior 1. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof 67.857

2. Debbie Gerbich Calloway’s Capital Asset 58.452

Championship Third Level Test 3-Senior

1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie 67.051

Championship Fourth Level Test 3-Senior

1. Mary Callan Ottomatic 66.500

Championship Prix St. Georges

1. Candy Allen White Bacardi 63.289

Championship Intermediaire I

1. Mary Callan Good Lookin 66.579

Championship Musical Freestyle-Senior

1. Candy Allen White Bacardi 75.333 2. Susan Morrison LH Jitterbug 70.167

3. Jacqui Gerhard Mr. Brightside 68.833

4. Barbara Smith Hoping for Snow 64.667

Championship Musical Freestyle-Junior 1. Teace Markwalter Rattle N Snap Favorite Son 68.900

VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show at Morven Park

November 9, 2013

Judges: Susan Carr-Davis (R), Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck (r)

Ring 2 Judge Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck (r)

Intro Level Test A

1. Katelyn Valsamis Primetime Cowboy 69.688

2. Eileen Childs Flying W Farms Prince Alexei 63.750

Intro Level Test B 1. Muriel Nanninga Secret 70.313

2. Megan Giusti Jolie 69.688

3. Eileen Childs Flying W Farms Prince Alexei 62.813

4. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse 57.188 5. Gail Palestine Dulce 55.625

Intro Level Test C

1. Gail Palestine Dulce 60.750

Training Level TOC 1. Sara Miller Leary Little Gem (Tr 2) 75.000

2. Kate Sulek Giselle III (Tr 1) 69.583

3. Jaime Eeg Major Bay (Tr 2) 62.857

Training Level Test 3 1. Sara Miller Leary Little Gem 75.800

2. Jaime Eeg Major Bay 62.800

3. Mieke Meurs Lucio 56.400

First Level Test 2 1. Mieke Meurs Editor’s Gold 61.351



First Level Test 3 1. Mieke Meurs Editor’s Gold 66.935


3. Lara Huzzard Romance Wonderdust 61.129


Championship Intro Level Test B-Senior

1. Muriel Nanninga Secret 74.375

2. Megan Giusti Jolie 70.000

Championship Intro Level Test B-Junior 1. Kate Sulek Giselle III 71.250

2. Katelyn Valsamis Primetime Cowboy 68.125

3. Katie Metro Vinny 64.688

4. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse 63.438

Championship First Level Test 3-Senior

1. Carol Thomas Bonnie Gal Sal 65.968+


3. Paula Payne Cindy Lou Who 61.935 4. Kathleen Parsons May Nine 60.968

5. Lara Huzzard Romance Wonderdust 58.710

High Score of the Show

(excluding Intro, Rider Tests and MFS)

Liberty Seaford and Meadowlark

Training Level Test 3 77.000%

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Schooling Show Championship -Michelle Lachner

The morning of the Championship Schooling Show dawned; the weather was cold and sunny, perfect for the

culmination of many competitors’ show year! This final VADA/Nova event was held at Morven Park on

Saturday, November 9. It was wonderful to see the beautifully turned out teams of horse and rider.

The comradeship and courtesy of the riders was an inspiration.

There are many to thank for the success of the show. First of all the judges, Susan Carr-Davis and

Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, for their thoughtful comments and insights. Stephanie Corum who scheduled the show

under time constraints because of the delay to the Compass Rose show, our final qualifying show. And she did it all

while relocating her home! As always, we had a crack team of volunteers. Barb Pratt, the assistant show manager,

gave unstintingly of her expertise and time. Thank you also to: Kristen Brown and Peyton Morris, scribes;

Dilly Jackson and Lindsey Wagner, ring stewards; Alex Jackson, Betsy Dove, and Dave Whitford, runners;

Karoline Morris and Barb Pickering, scorers; and Louise Cotulla and Laura Whitford, awards.

VADA/Nova also thanks our very generous sponsors: Brenda and Kevin Chinn donated both the Champion

and Reserve prizes, and Pam Milner for her donation which was used to purchase the wonderful horse treats.

Now competitors, there is a whole winter to consider the past show season and plan your training to improve

the rider-horse partnership! The first show will be at Morven Park in March. Check the Green Book for the exact

date and the dates of all our schooling shows. See you then!

Editor’s Note: Once again a huge thank you to Michelle Lachner who was a first time manager for this Championship show.

Great job!

Photos on these 2 pages are courtesy of Katharine Holl.

Katharine’s web site is temporarily out of service but she hopes to have it up and running soon.

In the meantime, if you would like her to send you thumbnail shots, you can reach her at:


Sara Miller Leary/Little Gem

Muriel Nanninga/Secret

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Row 1: Megan Giusti/Jolie; Kate Sulek/Giselle III

Row 2: Carol Thomas/Bonnie Gal Sal;

Paula Payne/Cindy Lou Who

Row 3: Katelyn Valsamis/Primetime Cowboy

Unfortunately, action photos in the indoor just don’t come out

very well due to the low lighting so these are only from Ring 2

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Mark your calendars for 2014. It’s going to be a busy year!

Clinics

Thurs. Jan. 30 Evening session TBD

Mon. Feb 17 Evening judges’ roundtable

Sat. March 8 Afternoon volunteer training sessions

Sat. March 22 Fix-A-Test with Kathy Rowse

Please note that these are tentative and we will firm up details soon.

Information will be in the newsletter and on our web site.

Licensed Shows-all held at Morven Park

Performance shows:

April 5,6

June 6,7,8 (includes Breed classes on Friday)

Sept 13,14

Details will be on the VADA/Nova website

Youth Team Competition at Morven Park

July 28,29 Details will be on the VADA/Nova website

VADA/Nova Schooling Shows

Prize lists and entry forms will be available on the VADA/Nova website, in the Greenbook,

and in the newsletter beginning in January.

Sunday March 23 at Morven Park

Saturday May 17 at Compass Rose

Saturday June 14 at Frying Pan Park

Sunday August 10 at Morven Park

Saturday September 6 at Looking Glass Farm

Saturday October 11 at Compass Rose

Saturday November 8 at Morven Park. This is the Championship schooling show

Banquets

Saturday January 18 VADA/Nova Awards Dinner and Volunteer Recognition (see p.4,5 in this issue)

Sunday February 9 VADA Awards luncheon at the Boar’s Head in Charlottesville.

See pages 19-21 in this issue (www.virginiadressage.org)

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VADA Board Meeting Minutes

November 14, 2013 Teleconference

Board Members Present: Alison Head (NOVA), Alison Douglas (Central),

Robin Nunnally (SVDA), Tina Longaker (Cville), Judith Harroun-Lord (ShenVADA),

Anne Draine (Central), Alison Thompson (Fredericksburg), Angie Stanaway (NEVADA),

Sheli King (NOVA), Nancy Lowey (C’ville), Nancy Shaeffer (Central), Penny Hawes (SWVADA),

Meridith McGrath (SWAVDA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA)

Others- Dianne Boyd (NOVA)

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm

Minutes – Motion to approve minutes from the last meeting was made by Anne Draine and seconded by Penny Hawes.

Board Approved.

Treasurer’s report – none

Fall Show Wrap Up- Sponsorships brought in $12,615. Facility fee was $47,826.52. Net profit was $41,445.76 less FOHA

donation which should be about $800. FOHA donation will be rounded up to an even $1000 donation. Dianne reported that

the weather was wonderful. Minimal issues, awards were smooth with one elimination by rider’s choice. Footing was

reasonable in all places – Dianne will work with them on the minor issues. Progressive desserts went well and will probably

be bigger and better next year. Sponsors were happy. Susan Dallas’s decorations outside the show office were lovely.

Competitor photo op area is being looked at for next year.

Silent Auction- We will put the form on the web and will send to chapters. Please fill out and bring with your items to speed

up check in time. If you have really neat items, send details to Alison Douglas and we will get out to general membership to

perk interest.

Year End Awards- Jessie has contacted vendor from last year as a start. Discussed were stall cards and wall hanging plaques,

and bridle hangers.

New Business-Request from member for VADA license plate. We will look into. Alison Douglas has volunteered to

coordinate interest from members. We need 100 to even start.

Purple Book- Robin Dannels will coordinate and Alison Head will find out dates for deadlines.

VADA – ideas brought forth- should we up chapter grants, donate to the horse center, other ideas? Reps should bring back

ideas from their chapters.

Next meeting- Board call on December 12th- Teleconference

Meeting was adjourned at 8:57pm.

Silent Auction Donations

If you have something you would like to donate to VADA’s Silent Auction

on February 9th, it would help if you would fill out the form on the next page,

one for each item that you’re donating and bring it with you to the luncheon.

That will make it easier to log in the information and will save time.

Thank you!

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VADA/Nova Member

VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354

Is your mailing label printed in red???

That’s to catch your attention. It means your VADA/Nova membership

will expire on November 30, 2013 and you haven’t renewed.

You may find the membership form

on page 18

Inside this issue

Minutes from the November Board meeting

VADA/Nova Annual Banquet

VADA/Nova Silent Auction

October Schooling show results and photos

Member of the Month

Shel Gafford nominations

Championship Schooling show results and photos

Preview of 2014 activities

Membership form

VADA State Awards luncheon

VADA minutes

VADA Silent Auction

Classified ads

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