“Thank you very much for a wonderful Awards Dinner last night! It was fabulous evening. I’m looking forward to the Chapter shows and other activities.”
“A huge THANK YOU to Amy Mezey and the committee for the Awards dinner who put together a fabulous evening for everyone! It was a lovely venue and a most enjoyable evening reconnecting with so many old friends! And I was particularly touched by both the Eileen Koch and Arthur Alonso memorial trophies. What wonderful tributes! Thank you again for inviting me to join.”
These are just a few of the member comments regarding the EB CDS Awards Dinner, March 6, 2010!
The evening was elegant, engaging and well attended by the members of the East Bay California Dressage Society. While sipping wine and visiting over tempting hors d’oeuvres, members enjoyed the lovely view and ambiance of The Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon. Several of our Junior Members, Grace Goodby, Katie Hansen, Anja Ibsen, Ari Lopez, Rachael Masterson and Shelby Rocereto, circulated around the room modeling the chic equestrian attire of Equi-Fashion, complements of owner, Brooke Gibson.
Members strategized their bidding on the many generously donated gift baskets before dinner began, and carefully watched their favorites during the breaks to ensure their bids would win the prize.
Sheri Jennings graciously welcomed the new Chapter Chair, Amy Mezey and passed the Chair and Board responsibilities on to the new members. After acknowledging the service and dedication of the retiring Board, Amy Mezey introduced the new Board Members to the Chapter.
While everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal and wine, we celebrated the accomplishments of our fellow Dressage enthusiasts.
Many thanks to Patrick Adams for being our Master of Ceremonies, our members, sponsors and tireless volunteers who work invisibly behind the scenes so we may all continue to achieve our Dressage goals and dreams, and enjoy our Chapter events.
Congratulations to our East Bay members for their 2009 extraordinary accomplishments!
Overall High Point Awards: Adult Amateur, Junior, Open and Freestyle
Rider Horse Score
Katrina Christy Winterstarr Adult Amateur 73.947%
Jennifer Dainer Zeneth Junior 73.478%
Bethany Nehse Winkayla Open 74.286%
Kelly Casey Luzifer Freestyle 67.500%
Special Awards
Irene Koch Award: High Point – Second Level, Adult Amateur
Linda Stalcup Franz Second Level 68.421%
CMG Award: High Point – FEI, Adult Amateur
Ruth Shirkey PEC Womanizer FEI 65.000%
High Point Certificates by Level
Training Level
Adult Amateur Kimberly Noon-Fischel Casino Royal Training Level A 68.800%
Junior Jennifer Dainer Zeneth Training Level J 73.478%
Open Bethany Nehse Winkayla Training Level O 74.286%
First Level
Adult Amateur Katrina Christy Winterstarr First Level A 73.947%
Junior Katelyn Hansen Highlight’s Cappuccino First Level J 68.421%
Open Kelly Casey Wellensteyn First Level O 66.316%
Second Level
Adult Amateur Linda Stalcup Franz Second Level A 68.421%
Junior Katelyn Hansen Highlight’s Cappuccino Second Level J 66.216%
Open Heather Robertson Chellino Z Second Level O 72.632%
Third Level
Adult Amateur Leslie Goodloe Rostov Third Level A 67.179%
Open Kate Hartmann Pacific Third Level O 62.051%
Fourth Level
Adult Amateur Kristine Hegglin Reaumur Fourth Level A 64.878%
Open Chelsey Sibley KB Jull Fahim + Fourth Level O 71.364%
FEI
Adult Amateur Ruth Shirkey PEC Womanizer FEI A 65.000%
Junior Brianna Dutton Tibet FEI J 67.632%
Open Carolyn Adams Don Devere FEI O 70.263%
Freestyle
Adult Amateur N/A
Junior Shelby Rocereto Tigger Second Level USDF Freestyle J 65.000%
Open Kelly Casey Luzifer Grand Prix USDF Freestyle O 67.500%
Winners of the Debbie McDonald Adult Amateur Clinic Drawing
1. Sheri Jennings, 2. Linda Stalcup, 3. Amy Riker, 4. Tinsley Cohen
