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NEWS in BRIEF

Volunteers Make Show Work   The Summer Sizzler Dressage Show at Green Hill on August 23 was a big success, thanks to all those who worked hard to put it on.  A hearty crew of Ellen Aiken, Pam Bennington, Harriet Keys, Blanche Mahoney, Elizabeth Maguire, and Jeanette Shires set the ring up on Friday in record time. Saturday was indeed a sizzler of a day, but many folks braved the heat to make it all work.  Show Manager Ellen Aiken and her husband David Hunt were there before dawn, and Secretary Jeanette Shires was close on their heels, putting last minute touches on the beach-theme decorations.  Dressed in colorful Hawaiian shirts, other volunteers reported for their assigned duties right on schedule.  Pam Bennington capably introduced each horse and rider over the loud speaker and kept things lively by playing beach music during the breaks.  Elise Tyminski was the morning scribe, and her calm manner and very neat hand writing were much appreciated!  Runner and ring steward Pat Bevan was lively and efficient as she tracked down riders and speedily brought tests in to be scored.  David Hunt and Laura Wasco kept the adding machines clicking as they scored and checked the results.  Blanche Mahoney served as videographer and general all around helper in between taping rides.  Harriet Keys helped things go smoothly by lending an experienced eye and hand to any task needed in the morning, and she took over for Pam as announcer in the afternoon when Pam moved to the scribe's chair.  Linda and Stepahnie Till came in the afternoon and acted as scorer and runner respectively, and stayed to help clean up after the show.  Jean Bost-Moore, who also was competing, stayed to help as well, along with Cathy and Cayse Smith, and Blanche Mahoney.  The crew nearly got through putting things away before a cloud burst got them all soaked, but nobody complained a bit about being wet!   Thanks to all those folks, plus to our own "Judge Judy" Westenhoefer for providing such good feedback to all the riders, who were all good sports about the heat and dust!  Thanks also to Bastian's BBQ for providing concessions, and Virginia Tack and Horse and More for bringing their mobile stores to the show and for donating prizes.  Last but not least, thanks goes to Bernard Hylton who saved the day by tacking on a lost shoe for competitor Gail Stanley, who went on to win High Point Award of the Day!  All made possible by a great bunch of folks!!!   For more show results, see the Results Section on our web site.

Congrats to Katie Myers and Pavan, earning 68% in Training 2, 60% in Training 1 for 2nd and 3rd place respectively at the open dressage show that the Morgan Horse Show held at the VHC Aug 30th.

Congrats to Ellen Aiken and Deimerlicht for scoring over 60% in all their rides at Dressage at Lexington, including a first place in First Level, Test 2 with a 67.647%. They also qualified at Training Level for the Region 1 GAIG/USDF Finals with a score of 66.154% in Training Level Test 4.

Congratulate "Grande Escapade" & Deborah Morris on their win at Dressage at Lexington of the Sporting Horse Amateur Challenge at Training Level with a score of 70%. We also wish to congratulate "Absoluto" and Gail Stanley for 5th place at Second Level, Jean Bost-Moore for placing 5th at Training Level at the Sporting Horse Amateur Challenge, and Ralph and Kitty Moore, owners of the Friesian stallion Talisman for his outstanding first outing with two 67%'s, and a 66%  at Training Level.

WANTED!!

WANTED: VADA's Finest Volunteers Hello All! WHAT/WHERE:  Region One Dressage Championships and VADA Fall Open Show at Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA  October 16-19, 2003. WHAT WE GET:  Your precious time and talent volunteering for the premier show on the East Coast! WHAT YOU GET:  Your volunteer hours, one-of-a-kind exclusive sweatshirt/baseball cap ensemble, hours that count towards our brand new VADA Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) that results in plenty of goodies (chic VADA-logo hats, fleece jackets & vests), the undying devotion of the volunteer coordinator (ME!!) and the good feeling that goes with a job well done and the satisfaction of being a part of a truly awesome workforce!! WHERE TO APPLY:  velosh@yahoo.com applications now being accepted for:  scribes, scorers, stewards, gatekeepers, test runners and overall helpers.  Bye now!!! Holly

Volunteers needed for Equestrian Games September 27th. Contact Annette Massey-Shaw Also sign up to be a sponsor. Click here for the  Sponsorship Form

Board Members to serve for the 2004 Year….Contact Pam Bennington

NEED EXERCISE? WANT TO GET CLOSER TO YOUR SPORT?

Come help set up the 7 dressage arenas needed for the GAIG Regional Finals this October in Lexington.

6 volunteers are needed for each of the following days:

	Wednesday, Oct.15th Thurdsay, Oct.16th Sunday, Oct 19th		set-up arenas for the Thurday show schedule finish the arena set-up requirements Take everything down
Work will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday & Thursday Take down will begin about 2:00 pm Sunday Contact Catherine Sutton to get on her list: 434-361-1427 slughog@cville.net Please submit your phone number and email so as things change, Catherine can contact you quickly.
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Newsletter submissions to:  Frances Yeardley / yeardley@ntelos.net / 220 Tempi Dr. /Lexington, VA 24450 / 540-463-1964

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