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News & Notes Purple Book advertising rates are now available. Click here or on the flyer below to open a printable version. PLEASE VOTE!!! Once again its time to cast your vote for the VADA SHEL GAFFORD MEMORIAL AWARD for EXCELLENCE in SPORTSMANSHIP. Please take a minute or two to read through the following nominations and vote for the one you feel best exemplifies the qualities of good sportsmanship and dedication to the advancement of the sport of Dressage. Each Chapter is to determine how they will collect the votes of their members. The Chapter representatives will then report their Chapter vote tallies to the Shel Award Coordinator. Vote tallies must be reported by December 15th, and the results will be announced at the VADA Awards Banquet in January 2007. The recipient of the Shel Award will be presented with a commemorative plaque and a check for $250.00. THE NOMINEES ARE: Peggy Minnich, VADAF I would like to nominate Peggy Minnich for the Shel Gafford Memorial Sportsmanship Award for 2006. Peggy exemplifies dedication as a rider, trainer, coach, judge, club president and mentor. She is an achiever and her years of training her horse Fearless Legend from training level through I1 show her dedication and love of the sport. With Fearless retired, she has partnered with a four year old Dutch Warmblood mare, Vinca, and continues active involvement in the show ring. Her sportsmanship is evident as a competitor, trainer and coach. She willingly shares her years of experience as a rider in and out of the show ring with her students and fellow club members. Peggy has served as president of VADAF for three years. Through her encouragement and enthusiasm, membership and interest has grown. Under Peggy’s direction, the club has sponsored a recognized show the past three years and volunteer involvement has expanded. Her leadership and knowledge of our beloved sport is a wonderful example of willingness to give ones time and talents. Submitted by Barbara Ellis, VADAF Abby Zezeski, SVDA I’d like to nominate Abby Zezeski for the Shel Gafford sportsmanship award. Abby is a 16 yr. old dressage rider with the SVDA. She enjoys showing with her horse, TOT, and win or lose, is able to always point out the positive in herself and in her horse. I’ve never seen her upset by her instructor’s criticism, nor the judges’. Prior to each riding lesson she takes, she pores over her previous score sheets to apply the judge’s feedback to her teacher’s instruction. Being a public high school teacher myself, this is a quality not seen often enough. Abby often attends schooling shows with friends she’s made through her interest in riding. She never hesitates to offer helpful pointers and assistance even though she’s aiding those whom she’ll be competing against! When Abby attended the Jr. National competition in Leesburg this summer, I watched her help her fellow riders with their tack, braiding, and grooming, even though she was ready to call it a long, hot day. Such unselfishness is hard to find among our teens of today. These are but a few of the excellent sportsmanship qualities I’ve seen Abby display in the past, and I’m sure, will continue to display in the future. Anonymous submission THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

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Harriet Peterson Instruction/Training/Judging USDF 4th level certified instructor "r" dressage judge USDF bronze and silver medalist 434/ 845-2735 email	Brigitte Peterson Starlite Dressage, Newport Training/Lessons/Clinics/Boarding &Sales Bereiter-FN 540/ 544-7662 email
Judy Westenhoefer Central Manor Farm Lessons/Clinics/Judging AHSA "R" Judge USDF Bronze/Silver Medalist 540/ 586-2253	Gabriele Hooten The Solid Rock Farm Roanoke Dressage Training/Clinics/Sales Bereiter-FN USDF L Certification 540/ 427-1271 email
Frances Yeardley TurtlePond Farm Lexington Instruction/Training/Clinics/Judging USDF Bronze/Silver Medalist USDF L Certification 540/ 463-1964 email	Holly Veloso Central Manor Farm, Bedford Sporthorse Breeding Sales/Training/Lessons/Clinics 540/ 586-6649
Tamla Nichols "r" Dressage Technical Delegate 1689 Bore Auger Road Blue Ridge, Va. 24064 540/ 890-5770 email	Susan B. Cooper Impulsion Unlimited Dressage Sales and training USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist 540 296-0868 email
Lynn Jendrowski Bent Tree Farm, Ltd. Instruction/Training/Clinics USDF Bronze/Silver Medalist  ARIA Certified Dressage Instructor  540/ 392-8777 email	Nancy L. Stone Oak Hill Stables, Boones Mill ARIA Certified Level III Dressage Instructor Instruction/Training/Boarding/Sales/Clinics 540/ 334-5885 email

As a service to its members, the space above will serve as a directory listing the Chapter's professionals and their services. SWVADA in no way endorses those listed here-in. Listings are FREE for SWVADA members. SALUTE editor reserves the right to edit listings. To submit a listing, include your name, contact information (phone, e-mail, etc.), services offered, email or snail mail to Sean Pecor / 400 Steeplechase Lane / Boones Mill, VA 24065

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FARMS FOR LEASE/PURCHASE

Legend Hill Farm for lease. 31 rolling acres, stable, creek, 3 bed/2.5 bath contemporary house. Only $2,500 per month. Lease/option/purchase available. See www.legendhillhanoverians.com for photos and more details. Located in Glasgow, I-81 exit 180. Contact Debra (540) 460-3836.

TRUCKS AND TRAILERS

For sale: The ultimate towing machine. 1988 Chevy 2WD 4 door dually truck. 126000 highway miles. Bumper or gooseneck hitch. Very good condition, runs great. $6500. 540 382 0078 or contact galliard@charter.net.

SERVICES

Equine Sports Massage Therapy by Gennette Huber. Certified ESMT. Reward and Revitalize your horse... mind, body, and spirit. 540-947-5154 540-230-1767(cell) VTCapra@aol.com.

BOARDING

Board the NATURAL way! Camlach Farm has 2 spaces available for pasture board. LARGE pasture, LARGE run in sheds, heated water, unlimited hay. Use of all facilities. Located 10 miles south of Roanoke in Boones Mill. Contact Gary Goodale at: 540-334-5852 or camlachfarm@aol.com  Stall available at Cobbs Mountain Farm: Full Board w/ pasture turn out. Large lighted arena and lunging ring with groomed footing. Heated tack room. Wash stall with hot/cold running water. Qualified Dressage and Huntseat Instructors available for lessons. REASONABLE RATES. Call for more info, Marie Klimchuk 540-586-1812 www.CobbsMountainFarm.com. Sea Horse South, Raphine VA. - Horse Boarding - Indoor and outdoor arenas, jumps, instruction available. $400/month. Warmblood Yearlings for sale - by Rosenthal, De Laurentis, and Feinbrand. $10,000 each.  For more info. contact Tricia O'Keefe Boutin 540-377-2055 seahorseso@ntelos.net  Full board with turnout in SW Roanoke County. 12x12 stalls. Wash stalls with hot and cold water. Large lighted riding arenas. Please call 540-871-8455

BOARDING

EquineDzine - Be an internet presence! Specializing in websites for horse people. It's more affordable than you think. Keyword and metatag optimization, search engine submission.  EquineDzine.com Blue Ridge Equine Appraisal is now offering discounted services to SWVADA members. Whether you require an appraisal for tax, resale, insurance or legal reasons, certified equine appraiser Rebecca K. Splan, PhD, PAS, can provide you with a detailed, professional and confidential assessment of your horse's value. Specializing in sporthorse valuation. (540) 384-8063 rsplan@vt.edu Saddles 'n Stuff  www.SaddlesnStuff.com Stone Tavern Stables is proud to be standing Gideon. Here's your chance to breed quality and great temperament. Live cover or frozen semen. $1000 Call Terri Whitmore 291-1861

HORSES FOR SALE/LEASE

For free lease/sale: 10 year old, 17 hd, light bay Han./TB gelding. A real gentleman with great gaits, wonderful temperament, easy to ride and to sit. Has shown successfully. Ready to show first level. Sound, no vices. Good for vet, farrier, etc. Please call Gabriele at 540-427-1271. 16.2+H 6yo 7/8 TB Mare, Castle Magic bloodlines, bold mover receiving a 9 on gaits in her first dressage test, jumps 3', quiet enough for amateur/YR, show experience, quiet on trails, easy keeper, great disposition, asking $10K, 540-449-4626 or ksmith@gilesk12.org. For Sale: 10 Yr. Old registered Oldenburg Gelding - 16.2 hh, has had a total of 13 mos. professional training. He has been successfully shown in VADA-CH in the schooling division at Intro. & Training Level I. He would be a wonderful prospect for an individual with serious dressage goals who is looking for a sound competitive horse to move up. Excellent ground manners. $15,000 Contact: Debbie Fahrner at (804) 784-3884 or DebFahrner@aol.com Lipizzaners for sale: Bred to excel in dressage at Four Pillars Farm in Chilhowie, Virginia. www.FourPillarsFarm.com   Impulsion Unlimited is now offering a great selection of top quality dressage horses for sale. Many are imported, all have great temperaments. Come find the horse you've been searching for right here in VA. Now at our new facility in Huddleston, VA, just 20 minutes from Lynchburg. www.impulsionunlimited.com  540 296-0868    For Sale: 2003 year old registered Connemara halfbred filly by *Hayselden Perseus.  Ena is 14.1 hands and green broke.  She is a showy chestnut who placed 2nd in the Halfbred Filly Futurity at the Region III Connemara show in Middleburg.  Ena is a beautiful mover who likes to show.  Excellent ground manners, clips, loads, hauls well.  Now showing: 64% Intro B first show. Event, Sport or Hunter Pony potential.  Video available.$7,000.  540-745-3976, accof2@swva.net  Meredith McGrath Gosse Van Boekelte 11 yr. old 16.2h Friesian gelding. Rides and drives, has driven single to four in hand. Recently imported. For information contact Lynn Jendrowski VA 540-392-8777 or e-mail: dresssagelynn@netscape.net For Sale: "QT Pie" 15.1, 7 yr. old, QH type mare. Chestnut, 4 white socks, flaxen mane and tail. Scored 60's and 70's at her first show, started jumping cross-country, lots of trail experience.. Fun to ride! $5,500 negotiable to a good home. Tricia(540)377-2055 seahorseso@ntelos.net For Sale - 8 year old TB/Paint Gelding, 16.2 hands, Chestnut with three white stockings - Very Flashy, good mover, trail rides, jumps, very quiet $8,000 Sadly to big for owner. Tammy 540-890-5770 or tamla_nichols@msn.com Warmblood and Arabian breeders! 15.1h, 9 yo double-registered Arab-Trakehner broodmare. Closing breeding program, must sell. Correct confirmation, beautiful movement. Granddaughter of Arabian stallion Talisman Bey, by Gideon out of Talisman’s Toy. Trained under saddle, suitable for trails. $2,500 OBO. More pictures and information at http://home.ntelos.net/~jonesgroup1/ , (see Taj Mahal). Call 540-473-3598 or (540) 353-7951, or email thejonesgroup@rbnet.com

STUD/PROSPECTS

Rubinhall (Rotspon-Donnerhall) 3 YR old Colt owned by Legend Hill Hanoverians has finished once again as the Top Hanoverian 3YR old colt in the United States. He has also finished out 5th in the USDF All Breeds Awards for 3 YR Olds Colts in the US . Rubinhall continues to be awarded Champion at all shows he has entered. Rubinhall will be presented in 2007 for Stallion Approval with the AHS, GOV and the ISR/OLD NA and hopefully go on to do his 100 day Testing. Rubinhall is a Black Stallion standing 16.1 H with a kind temperament, elastic movement and high rideability. Legend Hill Farm is hopeful that Rubinhall will be approved for breeding and offered to mares for 2008. If you would like to see this incredible stallion prospect please contact Debra at Legend Hill Farm... We are relocating to the east coast of NC mid November, so if you would like to see him prior to the move please contact us. www.legendhillhanoverians.com.

SADDLES AND TACK

Niedersuss 16 1/2" Medium/wide tree. Black, original model, excellent condition. Does not fit my new horse. $900.00 ~ Call Mary at (540) 380-3858 (H) or (540)392-5963 (C). Passier GT dressage saddle, black, 17", short billets, VGC, $795 OBO   e-mail loberlander@cox.net call (540) 774-1244 17" Passier PS Baum, VGC, Black Med wide tree wide gullet $1,000. 161/2" Crosby Olympia Sofride-Black purchased in England. Very good quality saddl. Barely broken-in Bridel leather. Med. Wide tree, wide gullett, extra gusseting. Annette Massey-Shaw ~ 276-656-1112 ~ saxonvale@kimbanet.com. Otto Schumacher Profi Dressage Saddle, 17.5' seat, blk, very good condition. Tree width can be adjusted (free of charge) by manufacturer to fit your horse. $1000   Call Marie Klimchuk 540-586-1812 Albion Comfort dressage saddle, excellent condition, medium tree, 17 inch seat. $999. call Debbie Coots at 540 992 3049 County saddle. 16 1/2" black, long billets, medium wide tree, GC. $300 OBO. Call Robin Jones at (540) 473-3598 or (540) 353-7951, or email thejonesgroup@rbnet.com 17.5" Niedersuess Saddle-Black, regular tree, x-long flaps. In new condition, beautiful saddle- only selling because new horse came without withers. $1200 firm- Contact Meredith Williams - 540-261-2726 or meredith@rockbridge.net

HELP WANTED

Full time working student needed at Impulsion Unlimited in Huddleston VA. The ideal candidate should ride at least 2nd level, and be comfortable with young horses. This position includes lots of riding on fabulous horses! Contact Sue Cooper at 540 296-0868 suebcoop@aol.com

MISCELLANEOUS

6 metal cone stands for dressage arena: $30, OBO, call Bob Whitehurst 540-772-6911.

Newsletter submissions to:  Sean Pecor / email Sean/ 400 Steeplechase Lane / Boones Mill, VA 24065 / 540-334-5885

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SWVADA is a participant in S.H.O.W 'feed bags to money' program Newsletter submissions to:  Sean Pecor/  email  / 400 Steeplechase Lane /Boones Mill, VA 24065/ 540-334-5885 Just for Fun  Show season is over! It's party time!