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| The 2010 Dry Side Omnibus is now available. Click on the link below to view the PDF. 2010 Dry Side Omnibus |
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| Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics August 19-21 Paradise Farm, East Helena, Montana Paradise Farm is offering monthly Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics. Ann Millard-Gilpin is a British Native & licensed British Horse Society Instructor with over 30 Years teaching experience. She studied under the tutelage of Egon von Neindorff for 10 years, and has been mentored by Erik F. Herbermann (author of Dressage Formula) for over 25 years, including the present. Ann is a trained saddler & international level equestrian competitor. One Hour Private lesson $75 One Hour semi-private lesson (2 riders) $90 Contact Dawn Pizzini dpizzini@msn.com or 406-459-0653 |
Jeremy Steinberg Clinic August 20-21 Creekside Ranch, Billings, MT Jeremy Steinberg has been giving clinics at Creekside twice a year since the Fall of 2001. He made his first appearance at a national venue at the 1996 USDF Young Rider Championship where he earned Individual Gold and helped to win the Team Silver for Region 6. Since then, he has gained much attention in regional and national dressage press as "one to watch" among world class US competitors. He has been featured by numerous magazines over the years. For more than a dozen years, Jeremy trained with the late, renowned German master, Dietrich von Hopffgarten. Jeremy also rode at the Gestut Vorwerk in Germany, training with Martina and Ralf Hannover, long time pupils of the late Herbert Rehbein. Jeremy trains with Guenter Seidel, Klaus Balkenhol, and Debbie MacDonald whenever the opportunity arises. Learn more at www.jeremysteinbergdressage.com. Please contact: crkside@nemontel.net or 406-348-2280 |
Jeremy Steinberg Clinic October 15-16 Creekside Ranch, Billings, MT Jeremy Steinberg has been giving clinics at Creekside twice a year since the Fall of 2001. He made his first appearance at a national venue at the 1996 USDF Young Rider Championship where he earned Individual Gold and helped to win the Team Silver for Region 6. Since then, he has gained much attention in regional and national dressage press as "one to watch" among world class US competitors. He has been featured by numerous magazines over the years. For more than a dozen years, Jeremy trained with the late, renowned German master, Dietrich von Hopffgarten. Jeremy also rode at the Gestut Vorwerk in Germany, training with Martina and Ralf Hannover, long time pupils of the late Herbert Rehbein. Jeremy trains with Guenter Seidel, Klaus Balkenhol, and Debbie MacDonald whenever the opportunity arises. Learn more at www.jeremysteinbergdressage.com. Please contact: crkside@nemontel.net or 406-348-2280 |
| Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics September 16-18 Paradise Farm, East Helena, Montana Paradise Farm is offering monthly Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics. Ann Millard-Gilpin is a British Native & licensed British Horse Society Instructor with over 30 Years teaching experience. She studied under the tutelage of Egon von Neindorff for 10 years, and has been mentored by Erik F. Herbermann (author of Dressage Formula) for over 25 years, including the present. Ann is a trained saddler & international level equestrian competitor. One Hour Private lesson $75 One Hour semi-private lesson (2 riders) $90 Contact Dawn Pizzini dpizzini@msn.com or 406-459-0653 |
| Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics November 11-13 Paradise Farm, East Helena, Montana Paradise Farm is offering monthly Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics. Ann Millard-Gilpin is a British Native & licensed British Horse Society Instructor with over 30 Years teaching experience. She studied under the tutelage of Egon von Neindorff for 10 years, and has been mentored by Erik F. Herbermann (author of Dressage Formula) for over 25 years, including the present. Ann is a trained saddler & international level equestrian competitor. One Hour Private lesson $75 One Hour semi-private lesson (2 riders) $90 Contact Dawn Pizzini dpizzini@msn.com or 406-459-0653 |
| Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics October 14-16 Paradise Farm, East Helena, Montana Paradise Farm is offering monthly Ann Millard-Gilpin Clinics. Ann Millard-Gilpin is a British Native & licensed British Horse Society Instructor with over 30 Years teaching experience. She studied under the tutelage of Egon von Neindorff for 10 years, and has been mentored by Erik F. Herbermann (author of Dressage Formula) for over 25 years, including the present. Ann is a trained saddler & international level equestrian competitor. One Hour Private lesson $75 One Hour semi-private lesson (2 riders) $90 Contact Dawn Pizzini dpizzini@msn.com or 406-459-0653 |
| Dressage Northwest and USDF Region 6 present the 2011Great American/USDF Region 6 Championships September 22-25, 2011 Idaho Horse Park, Nampa, Idaho 2011 Great American/USDF Region 6 Championships and 2011 Northwest Championships will again be using the four day show format to provide a better show experience for competitors and their equines. The Official Prize List will be posted on-line at www.dressagenorthwest.org. Copies of the prize list will be available in printed format only upon request. Contact Siobhan Barker, Show Secretary, at showsec11@haywardfarm.com or by phone at 503-324-2907 to request a printed copy. For more information or questions please feel free to contact Rose Newman, Show Manager, at rose_newman@yahoo.com or by phone at 360-281-6550 Entries Open: July 28, 2011 Entries Close: August 25, 2011 |
| Entries Open: July 28, 2011 for Great American/USDF Region 6 Championships September 22-25, 2011 Idaho Horse Park, Nampa, Idaho (see September for more details) |
| Entries Close: August, 25, 2011 for Great American/USDF Region 6 Championships September 22-25, 2011 Idaho Horse Park, Nampa, Idaho (see September for more details) |
| Exclusive Presentation at the 2011 Adequan/USDF National Symposium - December 3 - 4 Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA Lexington, KY (June 14, 2011) – The United States Dressage Federation is very excited to announce that the 2011 Adequan/USDF National Symposium, to be held December 3-4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA, will feature the talented USEF national dressage coaches; Anne Gribbons (Technical Advisor and National Coach), Scott Hassler (Young Horse Coach), Debbie McDonald (Developing Coach), and Jeremy Steinberg (Youth Coach). Working together for the first time in one arena, the coaches will present a step-by-step method to starting a young horse from breaking to riding and provide tips on improving seat and position for effective training as they show the ‘building blocks’ to success, through Grand Prix. “It's exciting that USDF is able to provide such a wonderful platform to showcase the American program and talents of our four US dressage coaches. This will be an incredible and unique opportunity to hear their philosophies first hand and see how they work together towards a common goal,” stated George Williams, USDF President. Anne Gribbons, Technical Advisor and National Coach, is an FEI 5* judge and a member of the FEI Dressage Committee. In the ring, she has had seven of her horses named Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year, competed in ten national championships, and, in 1995, was a member of the US PanAmerican Silver Medal Team. Anne states “For this year's symposium, the USDF has graciously agreed to showcase the USEF teaching staff, and I am delighted at this opportunity for all of us to get together and share our collective knowledge”. Scott Hassler, USEF National Young Dressage Horse Coach, co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee, is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeders’ Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City , MD , has competed nationally and internationally through the Grand Prix level, with numerous national championship titles, and has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix. Debbie McDonald, USEF Developing Coach, was named AHSA (now USEF) Equestrian of the Year, USOC Woman of the Year and, aboard Peggy Thomas’ mare, Brentina, won the team and individual Gold Medals in the PanAmerican games in 1999. In 2003, she went on to become the first American to win the FEI World Cup title and was named USOC Athlete of the Year. She led the US to the Bronze Medal at the 2004 Olympic Games, in Athens , represented the US again at the 2008 Olympic Games, in Hong Kong , and was named the 2009 USEF Development Coach of the Year. Jeremy Steinberg, USEF National Youth Coach, was the 1996 winner of the North American Young Rider Championships individual Gold Medal and Team Silver Medal and was awarded the Fiona Baan “Pursuit of Excellence Memorial Trophy”. In 2010 Jeremy was awarded the inaugural “Albers Award”, presented to the Chef d’Equipe who best demonstrates an extraordinary level of dedication, enthusiasm and team spirit at the North American Jr/YR Championship. At Grand Prix, Jeremy has had many top three finishes in CDIs, wins in USDF Regional Championships, and received an invitation to the 2007 Las Vegas International Dressage Competition, held during the World Cup Finals, with Jennifer Smith’s Porocco. For more information about the 2011 Adequan/USDF National Symposium, visit the USDF website or contact the USDF office. Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277. |
| Dr. Gerd Heuschmann The Biomechanics of Soundness Symposium October 29-30 Bear Creek Farm, Woodinville, WA Equestrians' Institute is pleased to offer the Biomechanics of Soundness Symposium with Dr. Gerd Heuschmann on October 29th & 30th, 2011 at Bear Creek Farm, Woodinville, WA. Dr. Heuschmann is an internationally renowned expert on equine biomechanics, a veterinarian and Pferdewirt (professional rider & trainer). The symposium will include lectures with 3-D modeling of the horse, painted-horse demonstration, interactive discussions and horse/rider demonstrations. Jochan Schleese, founder of Schleese Saddlery, will also be giving his Saddle Fit for Life presentation at lunch time. Gain a better understanding of your horse's biomechanics. Learn how to use this understanding in your daily rides to help keep your horse sound and healthy. The presentation content applies across disciplines; dressage, eventing, jumping and driving. Horse enthusiasts from novice to experienced, professionals to trail riders will benefit. Don't miss out on this incredible learning opportunity! Reserve your seat today! Pre-registration required. Go to www.my-ei.org for more information or to register. REGISTRATION FORM Sponsored by Schleese Saddlery and The Dressage Foundation. Questions? Please contact Jana Steffen janastef@yahoo.com or 206-920-2902. |