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Congrats to Laura Nelson on her latest aquisition "Wykked Casenova" a 4 year old Welsh Cob. Congratulations to Sue Cooper on the purchase of Isolde (Sadie), a Holsteiner mare bred by Susan and Bobby Dallas (Dahlia/Candidus) and previously owned by Pam Scordas, former SWVADA President and Life Member. Ride-A-Test Report: I would like to thank Harriet Peterson and Frances Yeardley for their time and expertise at SWVADA's highly successful June 10 Ride-A-Test. We had so many entries that a second clinician was needed. I received several comments from ridesr saying they learned a lot. That made me feel god -- after all, that's why we hold these Ride-A-Tests. We had riders from as far away as Lynchuburg, va and Summersville, WV. The weather couldn't have been lovelier. A good time was had by all. My sincere thanks goes to Blanche Mahoney, Christine Young, Jean Bost-Moore, Annie Ireland, Ginger Edwards, Marie Yukas, Susan Dallas, Harriet & Daivd Keys, Bob Whitehurst and Beckie Mitchell for ring setups: Judy Bonin, Mary Kafura and Meredith McGrath for scribing; Tom Nelson for scoring; and Meredith McGrath, Judy Bonin, Tom Nelson and Gail Stanley for ring takedown and put away. Pat Nelson, Ride-A-Test Manager/Secretary Congratulations to Legend Hill Hanoverians! Their 3 year old Hanoverian Stallion "Rubinhall" won 1st Place  3 yr old Colt/Gelding 77% Reserve Colt/ Gelding Champion Qualified for Devon 2nd Place 3 yr old Colt/Gelding 78.4% Reserve Colt/Gelding Champion at Morven Park Sport Horse Breeds Show 6/8-9/06   The following is from Bettina Longaker, NAJYRC Dressage Event Director (vadvirag@earthlink.net, www.BGLongaker.com): As you may be aware of by now, Virginia is again hosting an International Dressage Championships at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA on August 2 - 6 -> The North American Junior Young Rider Championships. This year's Championship will be a first for Dressage, as the Junior Riders will also participate in their own Competition! The Organizing Committee is very excited about this, as you can only offer something for the first time once and our NAJYRC gets to be the one. We are also having "open scoring" for the first time in Virginia - e-scribes - so the audience will see the marks as the ride progresses on a large screen - just like in the Olympics! I have to admit, last year, I did not have a clue as to what was required to put on this Championship (which is considered to be one step down from the Olympic and World Equestrian Games!), but I have a better idea now. And for this, I need your help. One big thing is the number and quality of volunteers - we need a lot of the best our area has to offer. Five days of competition requires a tremendous amount of people. With the inclusion of the Juniors and the e-scribes, this number has grown tremendously. We will need 10 scribes per DAY - just for one ring and they must all be experienced, as the international judges (only one is from the US) are used to having either other judges or very experienced scribes. I know we have such a group of scribes around. What an opportunity for our judges and/or L Graduates to get to scribe at an International Championships. All e-scribes will get an introduction to e-scribing one hour before the day's competition starts. We also need many "busy bees" - line dragging (with a roller) and gate keeping are very important jobs and at this level, the FEI Steward and Foreign TD would like to have the same person do these jobs for the entire Championships. Now, I know this is not likely, but I would like to find the best people for these jobs, who can commit to a full day. And the perk is getting to watch all those rides - with the scores on the big screen. We also need some experienced horseman who can be ring stewards. At this level of competition, the riders are not even allowed to school with out show staff supervision. With the addition of the Juniors, we will have riders schooling in different localities during the day. Both the Foreign TD and FEI Steward will work with every steward before they start their stewarding. We are still in need of score checkers - as the e-scribes will be inputting the scores directly to the computer system, there will be no data entry - but lots of checking - remember there are five judges. There is always a need for people to patrol the grounds for rocks and other trash in the rings - before the competition starts, during breaks, and at the end of the day. People to check the judges packets in the early AM, wipe off the tables and get the arena ready for the day's competition. We can also use runners, who will really be walkers. Lunch is provided for day workers and housing (with roommate) will be available for those who are traveling a long distance and/or volunteering for more than one day. Dress needs to be neat and tidy, the International Dressage scene tends to be a tad conservative. VADA members will get volunteer hours for their participation at this unique event. We have a great main core of volunteers - Dianne Boyd, Beth Jandl, Alison Head, Dilly Jackson, Nancy Lowey, Carter Bass, Cindy Aspend, Peta Jean Wyllie, Victoria O'Hara, Tigger Montague, Catherine & Sara Kern, Charlie Denton (FL), Sandra Trussell (FL), Sandi Piazza (SC) to name a few. I sincerely hope that each and everyone one of you can make the time to volunteer and help make this the best Dressage competition the the NAYRC has ever had. Thank you very much for your time and consideration in this very important matter.

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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

 

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STALLS FOR RENT	SERVICES
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 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	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	SADDLES FOR SALE
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.impulsionunltd.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 15.3h, 7 yo double-registered Arab-Trakehner gelding. By Gideon out of Talisman’s Toy. Correct confirmation, powerful mover. Ties, trailers, no vices. Schooling at training level dressage. $15,000 OBO. More pictures and information at http://home.ntelos.net/~jonesgroup1/, (see Talos). Call 540-473-3598 or (540) 353-7951, or email thejonesgroup@rbnet.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 Legend Hill Hanoverians offers for sale: "FABULANO LHF" Bay Colt born 5-23-06. This fantastic Colt is by Elite Hanoverian Stallion Fabuleux out of Elite Mare Diotima (Donnerschlag/Matrose). The dam "EM Diotima" was imported from Germany and her mare performance test scores were Temperament 8, Character 9, Rideability 8. Walk, Trot, Canter, 8-7-8...ES Fabuleux is by the Celle stallion Fabriano who continues to create incredible work ethics and talent for both Dressage and Jumping. Fabulano is already halter broke and leading at one week of age. We imprint our foals at birth, allowing for easy handling. Fabulano comes with the following: LIFETIME USDF HORSE ID LIFETIME USEF ID NUMBER AMERICAN HANOVERIAN SOCIETY REGISTRATION BRANDING BY AHS Buy now and be part of the journey! Legends Begin with Quality Sires and Dams. Offered for 12,500K. Payment plan available. www.legendhillhanoverians.com for photos of dam and sire. 540-460-3836 rain4st@ntelos.net	Passier GT dressage saddle, black, 17", short billets, VGC, $795 OBO   e-mail loberlander@cox.net call (540) 774-1244 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 For Sale: Wintec all purpose saddle, size 17.5, black, MW (can be changed w/ gullet insert). Hardly used. $350 or best offer. Call Ellen at 540/345-4761 or e-mail huntaik@cox.net 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
WANTED	MISCELLANEOUS
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	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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Sunday, August 13th - Closing, August 5th DRESSAGE DAY Morning "Ride-a-Test" Clinic & Afternoon (Fun) Schooling Show Test(s) of Choice Ribbon Awarded for top 5 Placings at each level High Score of Day wins Free Lesson! Snacks and Beverages will be available Judge/Clinician: Holly Westenhoefer-Veloso Fees: 1st Test w/ Lesson.....$35 Each additional test....$15 Auditors..................FREE!

"DRESSAGE DAY" Registration / Entry Form Click here to open printable Entry Form  If you would like to participate in the Clinic Schooling Show on August 13, 2006, please complete entry, and remit payment to Cobbs Mountain Farm, 1166 Thoroughbred Xing, Bedford VA 24523. Questions? Call 540-586-1812 or 540-314-9114. Email Klimchuk@hughes.net Name ______________________ Phone __________________ (day)  __________________ (eve) Address ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Morning Clinic Horse/Rider Level Fee ________________________ _________________ $35 Afternoon Schooling Show Horse/Rider Level Fee ________________________ _________________ $15 ________________________ _________________ $15 ________________________ _________________ $15 Register Early - Space is limited! Yes, I would like to participate in the Dressage Day Clinic-Show on August 13, 2006, at Cobbs Mountain Farm. I understand that horse sports and  this event involve inherent dangerous risk. By participating I expressly assume any and all risk of injury or loss suffered during or in connection with this event. I hereby release the landowners, instructors,organizers and/or any volunteers at this event from any claim or right for damages which may occur to me or my property. I also assume and accept full responsibilty for any damages done by me or my horse at this event. Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________ Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian if under 18 years of age.

Additional services include Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy and basic tack repair. Contact Bill Wood at (434) 286-7000, ext. 2, wgateswood@aol.com, or visit www.thesaddlefitter.com fmamjj N/J/M/M/J/S averett 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  How do you... How do you induce labor in a mare? Take a nap. How do you cure equine constipation? Load them in a clean trailer. How do you get a horse to wash his own feet? Clean the water trough and fill it with fresh water. How do you get a mare to come in heat? Take her to a show. How do you make sure that a mare has that beautiful, perfectly marked foal you always wanted? Sell her before she foals. How do you get a show horse to set up perfectly and really stretch? Anytime no one is around to see him. How do you induce a cold snap in the weather? Clip a horse. How do you make it rain? Mow a field of hay. How do you make a small fortune in the horse business? START WITH A LARGE ONE!