The PVDA Bayside Chapter, under the leadership of Anne Thibo and Joy St. Landau, has yet again organized a fun and successful schooling show. This was our 4^th annual dressage show, and our membership base continues to grow. Each year we are able to increase our activities and continue to pick various locations for our events, to better accommodate the vast area we represent.

A huge thank you to “Horses in Harmony,” a top notch dressage facility in Preston owned by Debbie Hill and managed by Jackie Kinney. The place looked superb and the attention to detail was visible with cute decorations reminding us of the “Kentucky Derby Weekend.” Our volunteers were plenty full this time so everyone had some time to enjoy!

Darcy Miller from PA, an L program graduate, was our judge this year, and we truly appreciated her honest feedback, accuracy of judging and valuable critiques. She did not know any riders at our show and therefore we felt she did a great job in being objective! She judged for us with the objective of preparing the riders for upcoming rated show this year.

We had all Intro Levels, Training Levels and First Levels represented, as well as a Third Level and a Freestyle test. For the first time we were able to capture 12 Junior riders and show them how fun dressage can, and should, be

The most fun was definitely had by all spectators and riders during the “Prix Caprilli” tests. This was a Training Level test ridden in the large Dressage arena, which included three jumps, either 2’ or 2’6”.  The test is judged on your accuracy, seat and jumping ability and control. Two of the fences get jumped twice….everyone enjoyed it and it certainly livened up the dressage atmosphere. We will definitely do it again!

A special thank you to our class sponsors: Kingstown Feedstore, Chestertown; Masts Tack and Repair, Smyrna, De; Jewelry by Bobbie McDonald; Out of the Fire Restaurant, Easton; PonyTailArt.com; Out Back Tack, Easton and Horses in Harmony, Preston!!!

We had a full day with almost 60 rides, wonderful food prepared by volunteers Shawn and Bobbie McDonald, and the weather cooperated with a mix of sun and clouds. Everyone had a great time socializing and it was nice to see so many different disciplines sharing the same passions: horsemanship and camaraderie.

Special Awards were given to the following riders:

• Jackie Kinney on Dylan a Friesian-Paint Cross for High Score Champion
• Ulla Parker on La Bella Donna, a 5 yr old Oldenburg for Reserve High Score Champion
• Megan Byrne on Smitty received the High Score Junior Award on her Paint cross
• Holly Covey on Nice Guy, a 5 yr old OTTB, received the Highest OTTB Award
• Wendy Gast on Rollick Again, a Trakehner cross received the Best Turned Out Award

The Potomac Valley Dressage Association spring dressage schooling shows proved to be quite successful for Marylanders this year, with several of them consistently placing at the top of the ribbons.

At the Mountain View Show held on April 6^th, Stacy Charland and Royal Walk won the Intro Level Test A division. Anne Buckman also took home the blue aboard AF Free State in Intro Level Test B with a competitive score of 70.625%. Winning the USEA Beginner Novice Test A division was Elizabeth Rivera on Consuela. Kelsey Siegel of Chevy Chase won the Training Level Test 1 division with Deacon’s Winter Storm. Cheryl Loane had a great day, taking home three blue ribbons: Intro Level Test C with Cole, and Training Level Test 2 and 3 with BF Marie. Shannon Pedlar had a great ride on Lhebanon, winning the First Level Test 2 division.

Schooley Mill hosted the next show the following week on April 13-14. Here, Katrina Diclaudio and Days End Farm’s Ladies Man won both the Intro Level Test A and Intro Level Test B divisions.  Alyssa Summers and Renaissance Man took home the blues in the Intro Level Test C and Training Level Test 1 divisions. Jaclyn Sink on Orchestrated by Prelude won the Training Level Test 2 division while Emmy Benton and Days End Nekyia finished first in the Training Level Test 3 division. Logan Elliot aboard  Eternaluma won the Second Level Test 2 division. Ema Klugman and Southern Tango, the only pair in the USEA Preliminary Test A division, inevitably took home the blue with a score of 63.636%.

The following day, Marylanders took the lead once again. Starting the day off was Jennifer Martin and CMA Drama Queen, taking first and second in the USEA Beginner Novice Test B division.  Sophia Fisherman and Face the Music pulled a competitive score of 74.375% to win the Intro Level Test A division comprised of eight pairs. With a very impressive score of 80.313%, Patricia Artimovich and Cezanne won the Intro Level Test B division. Sarah Hume and Blaze took first place in the Intro Level Test C division. Annika Meurs won both the Training Level Test 2 and 3 divisions with Major Bay. Ali Calkins and I See Stars won the First Level Test 1 division while Susan Gadomski and Lino took the blue in the First Level Test 2 division. Winning the Third Level Test 2  division was Samantha Sandler and Zackary. Whitney Johnson of Elkridge with her mount Lion’s Share won the Training Level Test 1 division. They also shared the win in the Pas de Deux with Candace Snell and Ralpal on a score of 77.000%.

The Sugarloaf Show was held on April 21. Winning the first division of Intro Level Test B was Elizabeth Stoneham on Onyx. Ari Katz and Wiscasette won the second division with a score of 75.313%. Carolyn Akin of Gaithersburg and Magic Midnight won the first Intro Level Test C division while Cheryl Loane and Cole won the second. Jenn Stafford and One Would Think took the blue in both the Intro Level Test A and USEA Beginner Novice Test A divisions. Kate Light and Levi won the first Training Level Test 1 division while Elizabeth Heubisch and Mythic Oden came out on top in a field of nine in the Training Level Test 2 division. Karen Baker and Genivee won the Training Level Test 3 division.  The First Level Test 1 division was won by Deborah Thompson on S’and Finale while Dana Harrison with Blue and White Bravo finished first in both the First Level Test 2 and the First Level Rider Test divisions. Susan Gadomski of Germantown won the First Level Test 3 division with Lino.  Kathy Abbett and Whippoorwill Dorado won the Second Level Test 1 division comprised of six competitors.  Jennifer Drescher on Blue and White Raven won the FEI Intermediare I division. Traci Melvin put in a beautiful test with Song of Solomon to win the USDF Freestyle TOC division.

Reminder: Protective Headgear Rule Change for Dressage to Go into Effect April 1, 2013
From the USEF Dressage Department

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) wishes to remind all dressage competitors of the rule change to DR120. This change goes into effect on April 1, 2013 and necessitates the usage of protective headgear by anyone mounted on the grounds at all USEF dressage competitions.

DR120 has been amended to require protective headgear as follows:

From the time horses are officially admitted to the competition grounds by competition management, anyone mounted on a horse at any time on the competition grounds including non-competing riders, riders on non-competing horses, and those competing in all classes and tests, including Para-Equestrian tests must wear protective headgear as defined by this rule and otherwise in compliance with GR801. Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Protective headgear is defined as a riding helmet which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI(Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. The harness must be secured and properly fitted.

If there are questions regarding this rule or the use of protective headgear at USEF dressage competitions please contact Hallye Griffin by email at hgriffin@usef.org or by phone (859) 225-6918.

Bronze Medal (scores earned from First, Second and Third Levels)

Domenique Carson
Glenda Player
Hailey Leishear
Deanna Mann
Jennifer Siedel
Jacqueline Caldwell

Gold Medal (scores earned from Intermediaire and Grand Prix levels)

Marcia Mia

USDF Intro Open Division Level B – Ch Claudia Kleinsmith & Whimsy

USDF Intro Young Horse Division – Ch Amanda Beffel & Do I Dazzle You?

USDF Intro Young Rider Division Level B – Ch Paige Wolfe & EF Kkonfidence

USDF Intro Novice Division – Ch Josie Sedgley & Tucker

Training Level A Young Rider Division – Ch Brenna Miller & Padfoot

Training Level B Young Rider Division – Ch Elizabeth Loundas & Dare to Dream

Training Level  Young Horse Division – Ch Jill Blackburn & Wakhona

Training Level A Open Division – Ch Shelly Caplan & Caly, Res Ch Andrea Townsley-Sapp & Rain’s Melody

First Level A Open Division – Ch Shelley Caplan & Resolut, Res Ch Ruth Frey & Sunstream Cove

First Level B Open Division – Ch Karen Rainey & She’s All Silk, Res Ch Carol Bossone & Orion

Second Level A Young Rider Division – Ch Alexandra Riggle & JC’s Keely of Texel

Third Level A Open Division – Ch Toni Over & Bel Sole

Third Level B Open Division – Ch Jacqueline Caldwell & JC’s Keely of Texel, Res Ch Scott Nickel & Personal Best

Musical Free Style Open Division 2^nd Level – Ch Jacqueline Caldwell & JC’s Keely of Texel

Musical Free Style Open Division 1^st level – Ch Karyn Rainey & She’s All Silk

Trainer of the Year:  Phoebe Devoe-Moore

Big Mac Award:   Elizabeth Loundas & Dare to Dream

The Sterling Memorial Plate:  Jacqueline Caldwell & JC’s Keely of Texel

MDA Lifetime Achievement Award: Jacqueline Caldwell

Intro Sr – Ch Whitney Johnson & Lion’s Share, Res Ch Alison Stork & Storm Chaser

Training Jr/YR – Ch Joshua Collier & Hotrod, Res Ch Shannen Sullivan & Wicked Willoughbie

Training Adult Amateur – Ch Leslie Raulin & Wellington Q, Res Ch Melissa Harlinski & Dances in Cahoots

Training Pro – Judy Stohmaier & Snow Fox

First Level Jr/YR – Ch Logan Elliott & Cady O’Daly Michael, Res Ch Shannen Sullivan & Wicked Willoughbie

First Level Adult Amateur – Ch Ninja Nissen & Replendent, Res Ch Charli Plumbtree & Aren’t I Regal

First Level Pro – Ch Aviva Nebesky & Continuum HHF, Res Ch Judy Whyte & Rayna

Second Level Adult Amateur – Ch Ashley Ockels & Freudig, Res Ch Rita Boehm & Kosmisch

Third Level Jr/YR – Ch Erica Greenwald & Donna Gina

Third Level Adult Amateur – Ch Carolyn Steppe & Figaro

Fourth Level Adult Amateur – Ch Beth Stambaugh & Lindern

PSG to Intermediaire I – Ch Estelle Beemer & Atticus Rocks

Intermediaire II to Grand Prix – Ch Marcia Mia & Casac

USDF Freestyle Adult Amateur – Ch Traci Melvin & Song of Solomon, Res Ch Samantha Smith & Aura

USEA Beginner Novice Jr/YR – Ch Chloe Freeman & Baloo

USEA Beginner Novice Adult Amateur – Ch Hannah Ong & Lump Sum

Dressage Equitation – Ch (tie) Victoria Ridgeway & Magic Illusion, Joshua Collier & Hotrod

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