posted Feb 8, 2012 11:53 AM by The Administrator
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CDS ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY 20-21, 2012
On January 20-21, Lynne Powell, and Maurya Falkner, Sac Valley co-chairs, attended the CDS Annual Meeting in Rancho Cordova. Friday evening, CDS had a welcome party and we were able to network with Chapter representatives throughout the State.
Saturday, the annual meeting was held and it was full of information relevant to our Chapter members.
2012 Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC): 2 scores of 60% from any test at any level qualifies you to participate in the RAAC. If you plan on going to the RAAC you must have proof that you are an Amateur. Amateur riders must be current members of CDS and must have a USEF Amateur Card. USEF Amateur cards are available to anyone without being required to join USEF. This should be done before the RAAC show.
2012 CDS Championship Show: In recognition of CDS’s 45th Anniversary, the new lower Qualifying Scores are: Training Level 65% Open, 63% Adult Amateur; 1st level 64% open, 62% Adult Amateur; 2nd Level 63% Open and 61% Adult Amateur. All other scores remain as is for 3rd level and above. 1st place winners in the Elite and Novice Division of the 2012 RAAC Show will automatically qualify to compete at the CDS 2012 Championship Show. Winning horse and rider entered in the South and Central RAAC shows will be given an additional 5 days to enter the Championship Show without late fees being assessed.
CDS Dressage Championship Show’s Seat Equitation Challenge for Riders: These classes will be open to Juniors and Adult Amateurs competing in any other class at the Championship Show. Information on class conduct, procedures and policies will be coming out next month.
CDS Facebook Page: Did you know that besides the CDS Web page they also have a Facebook page?
The Adult Amateur clinic CDS Standing Rules: Riders must meet all the CDS requirements to participate in the AA Clinic. These requirements are posted on the CDS website. Selection of qualified riders is up to each Chapter. While a rider application is not necessary to be considered for the AA Clinic, once selected a bio of both horse and rider must be submitted to CDS before the closing date. Another big change is that auditing the Adult Amateur Clinic is free, though donations will be welcomed.
Regional Meeting: Chapter Chairs met by Region. Michelle Vaughn is Director for the Northern California Region, as well as Chair of the Valley Oak Chapter. Our Chapter will co-chair the RAAC with the Valley Oak Chapter and Golden State Dressage. We gained a lot of insight into what other Chapters are doing and were surprised that we had more funds than most.
Round Table discussion: Following the Regional meetings, round table discussions on such topics as the Adult Amateur clinic, The RAAC, Scholarships, JR/YR Riders, Governance and New Chair Orientation occurred. Saturday’s meeting also included veterinary lectures on Advancement in Regenerative Therapies and the second one on Dental Assessments. Both lectures were given by Loomis Basin equine veterinarians. Throughout the day attendees had the opportunity to participate in a Chapter basket silent auction. We took pictures so next year we will know what it takes to have an awesome basket.
Saturday evening, there was dinner, awards and a live auction. After a few baskets were auctioned off, every one enjoyed the fun of auctioning off some of the men. All proceeds to go toward the CDS Scholarship Fund. Winning bids won a dance and some were lucky enough to get a clinic lined up.
Our own, Maurya won Alfredo Hernandez who will be giving her a private piaffe and passage lesson in the future.
On Sunday, we met up with other SVC Members for the Symposium featuring Kevin Reinig, Shannon Peters and Alfredo Hernandez.
Not only did we have a fun and educational time, we have a greater appreciation of all that CDS does.
Lynne Powell and Maurya Falkner
Co-Chairs
Kevin Reinig Alfredo Hernandez Shannon Peters |
posted Oct 10, 2011 5:59 PM by The Administrator
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(Left) Sandy Savage riding Teree & Rick Castanias’ Stradivarius
(Right) Sandy Savage on Teree & Rick Castanias’ Sophia Rose
Lisa Johnston and her Oldenburg gelding "Venzerro"
were the strongest performers in the Adult Amateur Second Level
division, winning Two-Tone Malone Trophy on an overall score of 68.051%.
Championship dressage delighted spectators at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA for the 44th Annual California Dressage Society Championship Show presented by HorseShow.com, in conjunction with the CDS Young Horse Futurity (including the Cal-Bred Futurity), the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 7 Dressage Championships, and the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championships West Coast Series Final.
Congratulations to Chapter members:
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6
Warm-Up Training Level Test 3
2nd place Sandy Savage riding Teree & Rick Castanias’ Sophia Rose 68.000%
Warm-Up First Level Test 2 - Adult Amateur
2nd place Pamela Porter Englund Le Regale 66.216%
Warm-Up First Level Test 3
1st place Sandy Savage riding Teree & Rick Castanias’ Stradivarius 72.742%
Warm-Up Second Level Test 3 - Adult Amateur
2nd place Lisa Johnston Venzerro 63.214%
CDS Am. 5 yr. old Futurity - First Level Test 1
3rd place Janet VerPlank Baronchelli 65.000%
CDS Open 6 yr. old Futurity - 2nd Level Test 1
3rd place Christian Hartung Wintossa 66.143%
4th place Christiane Noelting Weltissimo 65.571%
FRIDAY OCTOBER 7
Lisa Johnston (Woodland, CA) rode her own Oldenburg gelding "Venzerro" to a decisive win at Second Level for Adult Amateurs with a score of 68.214%.
In a hotly contested Open First Level division, Sandy Savage rode Teree and Rick Castanias' five-year-old Hanoverian gelding "Stradivarius" to take the McLeod Perpetual Trophy home to Sacramento, CA with an overall combined score of 74.154%.
$1000 First Level CDS HOY - Open
1ST place Sandy Savage Stradivarius 75.405%
$1000 Second Level CDS HOY - Open
2nd place Christiane Noelting Weltissimo 70.921%
Great American/USDF AD/Am Second Level Reg. Champ.
1st place Lisa Johnston Venzerro 68.214%
CDS Open 4 yr. old Futurity - Trng Level Test 3
2nd place Ericka Reinig Donna Fatale 70.800%
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011
Class: 3AB $1000 First Level CDS HOY - Open
Entry # Rider Horse Class 3A Class 3B Total Score Place
163 Sandy Savage Stradivarius 558 75.405% 452 72.903% 1010 74.154 1
Class: 5AB $1000 Second Level CDS HOY - Open
Entry # Rider Horse Class 5A Class 5B
318 Christiane Noelting Weltissimo 539 70.921% 573 68.214% 1112 69.568 2
Class: 206AB CDS Am. 5 yr. old Futurity - First Level Test 2
Entry # Rider Horse Class 206A Class 206B Total Score Place
235 Janet VerPlank Baronchelli 377 65.000% 519 70.135% 896 67.568 2
Class: 207AB CDS Open 6 yr. old Futurity - 2nd Level Test 2
Entry # Rider Horse Class 207A Class 207B Total Score Place
318 Christiane Noelting Weltissimo 459 65.571% 540 71.053% 999 68.312 2
$1000 First Level CDS HOY - Open
1st place Sandy Savage Stradivarius 72.903%
$1000 Second Level CDS HOY - Open
3rd place Christiane Noelting Weltissimo 68.214%
$1000 Second Level CDS HOY - Adult Amateur
1st place Lisa Johnston Venzerro 69.079%
CDS Am. 5 yr. old Futurity - First Level Test 2
1st place Janet VerPlank Baronchelli 70.135%
Great American/USDF Filly Championship
1st place Kevin Reinig Wyleigh Princess 78.350%
Great American/USDF Colt/Gelding Championship
2nd place Kevin Reinig Dom Esperanto 65.750%
Class: 6AB $1000 Second Level CDS HOY - Adult Amateur
Entry # Rider Horse Class 6A Class 6B Total Score Place
260 Lisa Johnston Venzerro 525 69.079% 563 67.024% 1088 68.05 1
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posted Sep 19, 2011 8:05 PM by The Administrator
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Smiles, cheers, laughter, and camaraderie can only explain the fun campers had at the 6th Annual SVCDS Dressage Camp at Hiskin's Ranch Sept 9-11.
Campers enjoyed wonderful meals with several selections of salads, desserts, appetizers and main courses. I am sure we all gained weight. We also wondered who would be cooking and serving us when we got home. Yeah, dream on.
Everyone had the opportunity to ride two days with one of three Dressage Trainers, Gina Duran, Erin Patricio, and Nicole Perry.
Between rides campers could take advantage of several educational events: Proper Nutrition for your horse; balanced rider evaluation; saddle fitting; shoeing issues; working gaits to collected gaits; and proper warm-up for a test.
Horses and riders enjoyed the cross-country jumping with Jackie McRae, working over cavaletti with Danielle Crane, and the early morning stretches with Megan Soske.
Next year’s camp will be September 6 - 9, 2012. Start saving now so you can participate in this fabulous event.
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posted Sep 6, 2011 6:25 PM by The Administrator
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Congratulations to Teree & Rick Castanias of Rosewood Hanoverians for their success with their Hanoverian mare Sophia Rose (Stedinger/SPS Don's
Diamond-Don Marcello). Sophia Rose was selected as the Champion of her
AHS Mare Performance Test (MPT) at Lucchetti Ranch on 8/20/11 with a MPT
Final score of 7.55 and an Inspection score of 7.16. She is now
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posted Sep 6, 2011 6:20 PM by The Administrator
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updated Sep 6, 2011 6:47 PM
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It was a glorious day at the lovely Lucchetti Ranch, with well-managed facilities and format. Everything ran smoothly, thanks to Kevin and Erica Reinig (KEFA Performance Horses). The judges today were Konrad Both and George Walker. Mr. Walker did a fabulous job commenting on each entry, with a clear, loud, easily understood voice and helpful suggestions throughout. He was very approachable, and invited questions repeatedly. Congratulations are in order to Kevin & Erika Reinig with the high point mare of the day, London Heir (Londonderry-EM Dorina/Donnerschall). Also a shining star was Teree Castanias homebred mare, Sophia Rose, who scored a 7.55 overall to be the high scoring mare in the mare performance test. I must note that all four mares entered in the mare performance test passed, with the lowest score being a 7.22, and are therefore elite eligible. Mr. Walker noted that all mares had been well prepared for the jumping and riding portions of the test, which they don't always see. He also noted that Sandy Savage did an excellent job riding Sophia Rose, and praised her technique. Sandy also rode her newest acquisition bred by Liz Jenner's Gateway Farm, Releve" (Rotspon-MS Welteje/Welt Klasse), and earned 8.5 for rideability.
There were five mares inspected, all Hanoverian, with only one becoming elite eligible. That was London Heir (Kevin & Erika's mare). She was absolutely beautiful!
The top filly this year was by Domiro out of SPS Ramina/Ramiro's Bube owned and bred by Megan Vincent (Lucchetti Ranch). The top colt award went to Deanna Kacer's Sir Donnerhall- EM Grand Cervelle/Grand Cru colt. Congratulations Deanna!
The Sacramento Valley Dressage Chapter congratulates members, Kevin & Erika Reinig, Teree Castanias, Megan Vincent, and Deanna Kacer for their outstanding job at the inspection. Way to go.
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posted Aug 31, 2011 5:54 PM by The Administrator
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Hello chapter members! Fellow Sac Valley CDS chapter member Susan Treabess will be trying out for the 2012 Paralympics held immediately following the regular Olympics in London next year. Susan was a member of the 2010 US World Equestrian Games Team and has received the 9 yo FEI PRE stallion, Fugitivo XII, to compete towards the Paralympics.
As a fundraiser towards Susan's journey, Fugitivo's breeding fee has been reduced in half to $1800 with all proceeds going towards qualifying for London. This is an opportunity to breed to one of the best PRE stallions in the country AND support a fellow chapter member in international competition. For more information, contact Terry Waechter of Watchman PRE horses at 415.830.1346 or 209.548.1268.
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