Spring Fling on the Eastern Shore
Destiny Wallace and Pluto, winners of the costume class
Eastern Shore Dressage Schooling Show, March 11th - provided by the Bayside Chapter
The PVDA Bayside Chapter is a sister organization of the Potomac Valley Dressage Association, that represents the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We are proud to present to you the results of our Third Annual Show. The schooling show was held at Hundred Acre Wood, a wonderful training facility, in Easton. A big thank you to Charish and Larry Campbell for allowing us to use their facility, and making it look so beautiful, for the most perfect spring weather, we could have wished for.
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April issue hit stores this weekend!
The April issue is now in stores! Grab your Farm Fix-Up Guide today!
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News from Wellington
by Beth Collier
WELLINGTON CLASSIC DRESSAGE SHOW RESULTS
Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, Wellington, FL, February 10-12, 2012
Douglas Hilltop, owned by Hilltop Farm and ridden by Christopher Hickey, placed second in the CDI3* Grand Prix class, scoring 69.06%, and third in the CDI3* Olympic Grand Prix Special Class, scoring 68.86%. Witness Hilltop, ridden by Christopher Hickey, won the Prix St.-Georges Class, scoring 68.81%. Witness Hilltop also won the Intermediaire I class, scoring 69.03%.
Extra! Extra! Get your March issue today!
Grab a March Equiery at one of these locations today! The March issue includes….
- Summer Riding Program directory
- Steeplechase schedule updates
- Hunter pace schedule (great for spring schooling of those event horses!)
- and much more!
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Beth’s Picks for 2011
2011 DRESSAGE AWARDS
By Beth Collier
Everyone who took the time and effort to train, take lessons, endure the weather, dress up, and compete certainly deserve awards, regardless of final scores or placings. Here are my personal favorite Maryland dressage horse/rider combinations from the past year.
Medals and USDF Awards
Congratulations to the Maryland riders who earned qualifying scores at USEF-licensed shows for a U.S. Dressage Federation rider award. Three Maryland riders earned their USDF Gold Medals in 2011: Christine Betz (Thurmont), Jaralyn Finn (Poolesville) and Susanne Hassler (Chesapeake City). In order to qualify for a USDF Gold Medal, riders must earn at least four scores of 60% or higher showing in Intermediaire I, Intermediaire II, and Grand Prix classes.
The following riders earned their USDF Silver Medals: Cheryl Ann Loane (Thurmont), Clare Green (Damascus), and Alexa Briscoe (Boyds). Riders qualify for a USDF Silver Medal for qualifying scores earned at Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges.
The following riders earned their USDF Bronze Medal for qualifying scores at First, Second, and Third Level: Samantha Allan (Brandywine), Elizabeth Goodwin (Hughesville – pictured above), Lauren Kimmel (Poolesville), Julio Mendoza (Laytonsville), Cheryl Ann Loane (Thurmont), Linda Reinhardt (West Friendship), Joanne Silverman (Elkton), Elizabeth Simmeth-Ensor (Jarrettsville), and Angela Voss (Baltimore).
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Medals and More in the February Issue
Have you seen the February issue yet? There are pages of great dressage photos in the Who’s Who section! Grab your copy at one of these locations today and read about the nation’s top dressage sire, Marylanders winning medals and much more.
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Devon Breed Show Pics in the January issue.
The January issue is now in stores! Grab your copy today at one of these locations and preview the Maryland Horse World Expo schedule and vendors. Plus, read about which Maryland-bred youngsters topped classes at Dressage at Devon’s Breed Show. And, shop The Equiery’s 2012 Stallion Directory to breed your future champion.
Great Books for Dressage Riders in the December Issue!
‘Tis the Season! Grab a copy of the December Equiery at one of these locations for some great gift ideas… including some new books that might interest the dressage rider! Did you know that Rider & Horse and Balance in Movement 2 feature photos and videos of one of Maryland’s own top dressage riders? Find out who in the December issue.
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Dressage at Devon Celebrates 36 Years
Dressage at Devon, September 28 – October 2, 2011, Devon, PA
by Beth Collier
Ever since its beginning in 1975, Dressage at Devon has attracted more than 700 of the country’s top dressage horses and riders. Around 35,000 spectators flock to the historic Devon Fairgrounds in Devon, Pennsylvania for this six-day breed and performance show. New this year was the improved footing in the Gold Ring, where the FEI Grand Prix competitors were allowed to warm up. It rained quite a bit during the show and on Saturday evening but the improved drainage system held up. The two show rings and warm-up rings are all outdoors, making the footing a competitor priority.
The scheduled special exhibition this year was by Guy McLean (pictured left), an Australian horseman who also made an appearance at this year’s Washington International Horse Show. He performed several different exhibitions with horses at liberty while he either rode Western or bareback. His exhibitions usually include pyrotechnics and cracking bullwhips. He used his bullwhips during his first exhibition, but the loud snapping terrified most of the dressage horses throughout the show grounds so he eliminated this element during his other exhibitions.
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Dressage at Devon Pics in the November Print Edition
Did Pam Link snap your photo at this year’s Dressage at Devon? Grab a November issue today at one of these locations and find out! Plus… do you keep your horse loose and relaxed by riding on the WSSC trails? The trails will be closed to horseback riders as of November 15. Read “News & Views” for more info.
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