California Dressage Society East Bay Chapter

Needed: Dressage Demonstration For Cowkids Autism Ranch Day in Pleasanton

dressagequeen — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:59:11 +0000

When: SATURDAY,MAY12

Where: BROWN RANCH – 1701 Camino Tassajara,Pleasanton

Is there anyone willing to go ride a dressage test, a Musical Freestyle, Quadrille, etc., at “Ranch Day” for kids with all levels of Autism? Think of it as practice since it is show season and it is for a good cause! There is more information on the link below and I can send you pictures of the arena (very large and covered, but not set up to dressage court dimensions). Dressage letter cones are a possibility but just riding in your full show apparel will impress them!! You could ride anytime between 11 amand 3 pm. Please contact Heather Manning at hmanning4411@yahoo.com.

More about Cowkids Ranch Day:

http://cowkids.org/blog/index.php?op=Default&postCategoryId=2&blogId=1&Itemid=2

2013 Annual Awards Dinner Team!

LindaS — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:05:02 +0000

Dear East Bay Members!

The Chapter is already starting to plan next year’s Annual Awards Dinner Gala! We have several Annual Awards Dinner Committee positions open and need your help filling them! As most of you know this year’s event, at the elegant Blackhawk Museum, was a huge success and well received by East Bay Members, so we are reaching out for additional assistance planning the 2013 Dinner Gala! We are also looking for an individual to Chair the event, so if you are available, or if you know of anyone who can head this up for the Chapter, please let us know.

The 2013 Dinner is going to be another extraordinary Gala Event and we would love to have you on the Team! Please contact Linda Stalcup lindastalcup@sbcglobal.net if you need additional information or would like to volunteer! Thank you!

Linda Stalcup

CDS East Bay Co-Chair

Photos from the 2012 East Bay Awards Dinner Gala

dressagequeen — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:28:04 +0000

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Thank you for attending our outstanding East Bay Awards Dinner Gala at Blackhawk Museum on March 2nd! It was a glamorous event, and so many of our members came dressed to the nines ready to bid on perhaps one of the most diverse and grand selections of Silent Auction items we have ever had! The event was catered by Scott’s Seafood, and the wine and great conversation with friends flowed freely throughout the evening.

We would love to post candid photos on our Website of the event and Facebook, so if you have a favorite photo or two, please forward them to Chapter News Editor, Jennifer Case kleverhans@yahoo.com

Saturday, May 19 – CDS – East Bay Western Saddlery Shopping Day and Social!

dressagequeen — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:30:04 +0000

This special sale is open to
CDS East Bay Chapter members only

Dayle Kuhn and Jan Bauman Hosting the Check-in Table

Date:Saturday,May 19, 2012

Time:2:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Western Saddlery

7038 Commerce Circle

Pleasanton,CA94588

Receive 25% off your purchases* during this special event and chat with fellow chapter members over refreshments. Each current CDSEastBaychapter member who attends will receive a raffle ticket and be entered into a drawing for one of two Western Saddlery Gift Certificates. The drawing is at 3:30, and you will need to be present to win, though the certificates can be used at a later date.

Due to the quick turnaround between the close of the store and the setup for our event, we ask that you not arrive prior to2:30 unless you are scheduled to volunteer.

If you would like to volunteer to help with set up, check-in, or clean-up, please email tinsleydavis@mac.com by Thursday May 17 at5PM.

This special sale and election is open to CDS East Bay Chapter members only. Not a California Dressage Society East Bay Chapter member? Join today!http://dressage.cdseastbay.org/category/membership/

East Bay Chapter Junior Clinic Winner -Tina Saudan

dressagequeen — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:35:58 +0000

East Bay Chapter Junior Clinic Winner -Tina Saudan

The East Bay Chapter is pleased to announce that Tina Saudan, 16 years old, won the chapter’s spot in the upcoming CDS sponsored Junior/Young Rider Clinic July 20-21 with Kristina Harrison at Santa Rosa Equestrian Center.

Tina will be riding her 13.2 handConnemarapony Wild Wych Luna that she has trained herself. Currently the pair is showing first level dressage and will be moving up to second level in May.

Tina and Luna have been the CDS high scoring pony champion at two dressage shows. Tina writes that she believes “this clinic will help strengthen my skills as I move into the upper levels of dressage and improve my scores at horse trials.” The chapter wishes her much luck at the clinic, and throughout the future!

ATTENTION: CDS East Bay Chapter April 14 and 15 Show Canceled!

dressagequeen — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Due to the recent rains, we regret that we have to cancel the CDS East Bay Chapter show for this weekend April 14 and 15.

Unfortunately, the facility will not be dry enough to provide for parking needs and ensure safe footing.

Per the show prize list, weather is a circumstance that is beyond show management’s control, and typically shows are not able to provide a refund to competitors as many of the costs of hosting a show are incurred well before the show. However, the CDS East Bay Chapter recognizes that our members face many challenges and costs when competing and is offering refunds for this specific show for entry fees; less the Office Fees, Late Fees and Mailing Fees.

The CDS East Bay Chapter shows, and the chapter itself, depend on the support of members and volunteers. These partial refunds are only possible because of fundraisers like the annual dinner and the large amounts of effort put in by volunteers. We thank our show committee, officials, facility hosts, and volunteers for making this possible. Fees not refunded will go to cover show costs already incurred.

If you are able, you may donate your entry fees to the chapter. Recognition of your donation will be sent as CDS is a non-profit organization and the donation is tax deductible. If you chose to donate your entire entry fee – please respond to this email by midnight Sunday 4/15. Otherwise, refunds will begin to be processed next week. (For those of you that entered online – decision being made regarding how refunds will be processed.

Please DO NOTcontact Equestrian Entries for a refund. If refunds are done back to your cards, we will direct Equestrian Entries to do so.)

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you in August. Wishing you all safe and restful weekend.

The CDS East Bay Chapter Show Committee
Laurie Daniel-Smith – Secretary
Kris Kalstrom – Manager
Gwen Lorio – Volunteer Coordinator

Carmi Weiniger – Vendor Sponsor Coordinator

Ride Times for the CDS East Bay April 14 and 15th Shows Posted

dressagequeen — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:30:03 +0000

Madeleine and Sonata at La Jolla Show

Ride Times for the CDS East Bay April 14 and 15th Shows are posted on our Shows page at the following link:

http://cdseastbay.org/2012-cdseb-show-info/

Saturday Start time: 8:15 AM End time: 4:10 PM

Sunday Start time: 8:15 End time 4:00 PM

Please check your times carefully – please notify the Show Secretary (showsecretary@cdseastbay.org) if there are any errors regarding your class, division, or USDF Qualifying designation.

The schedule has been done to meet the USEF rules for scheduling. Please do not request changes to your ride times.

The show committee is watching the weather forecast closely. Though the next few days look to be rainy, the weekend is supposed to be clear - particularly on Sunday. We will keep you posted on any changes due to weather.

Ride times are posted on the CDS East Bay Chapter Website http://cdseastbay.org/2012-cdseb-show-info/ and on FoxVillage.com.

For those of you that entered online at Equestrian Entries – Thank you! Please be sure to bring a signed USEF Federation Agreement with you if you have not already sent one in. (Attached also for your use.)

High Point Awards and Prizes for the Upcoming April 14-15 Show

dressagequeen — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:31:24 +0000

Big News For The Upcoming April 14-15 Show!*

Claire Vesely

High Point Awards

Amanda Apesos, Dc Is Sponsoring Hi-Point Awards For The Open, A/A And Jr. Divisions.

Winners In Each Division Will Receive Beautiful Leather Halters
Halters Will Be Awarded On Both Days Of The Show

Thank You Dr. Apesos!

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*Fabulous Prize Raffles Each Day!

Tickets – $5 Each Or 3 For $10 (You Don’t Need To Be Present To Win.)

A Certificate Donated By Back To Health Chiropractic (A $455 Value)
On Saturday – A Certificate For 15-Days Of Fitness Class
Donated ByAbsoluteCenter(A $96 Value)
On Sunday- $25 Gift Certificate From Ace Hardware And
Tw0 B0ttles Of Wine
Three – One Month Gift Certificates From Dressage Training Online

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*Yummy’z For Your Horse’s Tummy’z*

Whimsey’z Horse Cookies Is Donating A Special Sample Bag Of Cookies To Each Rider Entry

Representative Needed For Junior (Young Rider) Clinic

dressagequeen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:52:19 +0000

Hello East Bay Chapter Junior/Young Rider Members,

You have probably gotten an email about a Junior/Young Rider clinic coming up in July being held by the CDS Cub 100. I wanted to inform you with specific information regarding the clinic at this time. The CDS is having each chapter pick 1 representative to ride in the clinic. For Northern California, the clinic will be held at The Santa Rosa Equestrian Center, and will be taught by Kristina Harrison. If you DOwant to ride in the clinic to represent the East Bay Chapter, please email me by NO LATER THAN April 15th! With the email informing me you would like to ride in the clinic, please include a paragraph about why you would like to be chosen, and how it would benefit you. Please also include your full name, horses name, and level you are currently showing.

More detailed information about the clinic is included below. Feel free to email me with any other questions or concerns regarding this event.

Email me at: panamascool@gmail.com

Hope you all are interested in attending!

Sincerely,

Gabby Glumac

East Bay Chapter Junior/Young Rider Representative

Northern Clinic: July 20-21, 2012 with Kristina Harrison at Santa Rosa Equestrian Center

The JR/YR clinic format is one evening lecture and one riding day. Each Chapter will pay $50 and select one Junior or Young Rider by draw to represent the Chapter.

The Rider will pay no clinic fees, but is responsible for travel, hotel and stabling expenses.
There will be a lecture on Friday evening and riding lessons on Saturday. Lessons will be with groups of 3 riders.
Riders will need to be currently riding a minimum of 3 days per week,

and be at least riding proficiently at training level,
have a sound horse,
wear breeches, boots, helmet and clinic top
horse to be groomed as if for a show
clean, correct equipment

Board Member Profile – Kris Bernard, Secretary

LindaS — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:39:27 +0000

Member Name: Kris Bernard

Horse(s) Name, Breed, Age: Waikelo Hanoverian 12 yo

Waikelo and Kris at Murieta Show, April 2010

Dressage Experience/Current Level/Goals: ridden dressage for 14 years currently showing 4th level

Trainer/Barn Affiliation if any: Katrin Glitz, Glitz Dressage

At what point in your life did you realize you were “A Horse-Crazy-Person”? Mid-life horse lover, or did you become involved in horses at a young age? I was 2 when I started begging my parents for a pony.

Why or how did you pick Dressage as your riding sport? At 16 I purchased my first warmblood who was 5 and needed schooling on the flat. The hunter trainer at my barn did not want to be bothered with her, so I started working with the dressage trainer and fell in love with the sport. Years later when I returned to riding I found that I did not have the courage for jumping that I used to have so dressage was the perfect solution

What is the most important atribute you value in your equine Dressage partner? Kind/Forward/Safe(ish)? I consider my current horse the perfect horse. He is forward and slightly hot. He tries to do what ever I ask regarless of how badly I ask. He never does anything terribly stupid as long as there is a fence around him.
All bets are off when it comes to trail riding. He has a strong, sweet personality and is basically an over grown dog.

Who is your favorite clinician/trainer and why? John Lassetter. He has the perfect exercise for every problem and ke keeps you so busy that you are amazed when your time is up. He gets you to do things that you dont think you can.

What is the most common correction you hear from your trainer/clinician when you ride? Keep your butt in the saddle and there are no 5 tempis in dressage.

What is your favorite Dressage memory? Winning the high score award at my first show riding as an adult amatuer at a show in Chandler, AZ. I still have yet to top that score.