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HIDCTA is now HIDEA

2010-03-29T12:16:00.001-10:00

http://hidressage.blogspot.com/

Please visit our new blog for links to our website, up to date news, and information!!

See you there!!!

June 3 Riding/Jumping clinic at Panaewa

2007-05-28T14:32:00.001-10:00

Aloha all,
HIDCTA is sponsoring a last-minute, sudden-decision clinic at Panaewa Equestrian Center in Hilo. (We'd already booked the facility, so why not??)

June 3, Sunday, 9:00 - pau
$20.00 for the day, auditors are free
Clinician/organizer: Sarah Blanchard 934-9246
Designed for young or novice riders who need some group instruction in basic balanced seat and beginning jumping. Sessions in walk-trot equitation, trail obstacles, cavalletti, crossrails. Games and a trail ride around the track and infield cross-country course.
Call or email sarah sarah@tactfultraining.com for more info.

Silent Auction for May 6 show

2007-04-06T19:13:00.000-10:00

We are having a Silent Auction at the May 6 Hunter Jumper Show!!

We would love to have our HIDCTA members help us collect items for the Silent Auction. There are many different things that would be great auction items---plants, coffee, services, dining, vacation rental evenings, goods, new books, new or nearly new horse items, the list is endless.

To make this easier, we have prepared a letter that you can hand any potential donor. Here is what it says....

Aloha,

The Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association (HIDCTA) is currently planning our 1st Annual Spring Hunter – Jumper Show, to be held Sunday, May 6 2007 on the grounds of Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Waimea. This show is an HIDCTA year-end awards show. It helps support the efforts of HIDCTA to further develop the knowledge and skills of our local riders in a supportive and safe environment.

In conjunction with this event, we will be hosting a Silent Auction to raise additional funds for various club activities and programs such as educational clinics, symposiums, equipment maintenance and adult/youth scholarships. We are seeking donations for the Silent Auction, and hope that you or your business will be able to contribute. Merchandise or gift certificates in any amount would be greatly appreciated. Businesses and individuals making donations to the Silent Auction will be acknowledged in our show program and via announcements throughout the day of the show.

If you have any questions, or need to make arrangements for a pick up of a donation, please contact Lisa Johnston at 959-9075, or Pattie Rechtman at 966-6235.

HIDCTA thanks you and looks forward to your support of safe and educational equestrian activities on our island. We would also like to extend an invitation to you and your associates to join us for this event. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

You can dowload the letter here.
The letter is on Page 1. This 2-page file also contains a "list" (page 2) page to make it easy for you to keep track of any donations you have gathered. A nice idea is to print 10 copies of the letter, and keep them in a file folder in your car. If you staple the list to the inside, all you need to do is go about your day, and mention the auction to anyone that you think might enjoy this exposure and advertising opportunity. Your hairdresser, grocer, nursery, whomever....! Once they say "yes, I would LOVE TO SUPPORT THE CLUB," leave them the letter, collect their certificate, and then write their information on your list!

If they dont have a certificate we will be happy to make one. Just write down the information and let Pattie know.

May 6 Hunter Jumper Show!!!!!

2007-04-06T09:50:00.000-10:00

The Spring 2006 Hunter Jumper Show is Coming May 6th!!

The show will be held at HPA in Waimea on the Polo/Jumping field.

This show will have a new format, and opportunities for riders to jump in Equitation, Hunter, and Jumper divisions. Non jumpers may select from flat classes in divisions as well. There is something for everyone!!!

Each course will consist of 8 jumps. Crossrails classes will also be available.

Mark your calendar and watch your email or mailbox for your entry.

Also new this year is a Silent Auction which will run throughout the day. If you have any ideas for donations for the silent auction, please contact Pattie or Lisa right away.

Cant make it to the show???

You can dowload the entry and send in a Good Luck Rider message or even your HIDCTA memership!

Download the show information and entry forms right to your own computer:

Click here to download the pdf version of the Entry Form

Click here to download the Microsoft Word version of the Entry Form

See You There!!!

MARCH 11 FUN DAY AT PANAEWA

2007-03-27T15:44:00.000-10:00

The Fun Day show at Panaewa Equestrian Center on March 11 was just that - plenty of fun for all. We had a great turnout, with many riders young and old coming out to play with their horses. There were many new faces, which was wonderful to see. It was such a success that we're hoping to do another on June 3, so mark your calendars. Thanks go out to ALL volunteers who helped make it happen, especially manager Maureen Goto, judge Barbara Kankainen, and Pattie Rechtman, who was corralled at the last minute to be our announcer for the day. Thanks also to the participants who helped us raise funds for more improvements to the Equestrian Center.

Here's the financial breakdown for the day.

MARCH 06 PANAEWA FUN DAY SHOW STATEMENT

INCOME

Raffle Tickets 170.00
Entry Fees 855.00

Total Income 1025.00

EXPENSES

Ribbons 35.20
Volunteer Lunches 50.00
Printing 15.63

Total Expenses 136.03

NET INCOME 888.97

Contest: win tickets to World Cup

2007-03-09T07:20:00.000-10:00

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This survey is to provide dressage demographics for our sponsors, no private information will be released, only the total demographics such as average number of horses owned, percentage of respondents who board or keep their horses at home, will be given to sponsors and shared with dressage organizations who chose to link with us. This dressage demographic information will help us all. http://www.dressage.com/hoc/survey/survey207.html

March 11 Show at Panaewa

2007-02-25T20:37:00.000-10:00

HIDCTA “All-Kine” Schooling Show & Fun Day
Panaewa Equestrian Center, Hilo, Hawaii
March 11, 2007 – 8:00 a.m.
Judge: Barb Kankainen
Show Manager: Maureen Goto 935-9018

8:00 am Main Arena
1. Showmanship, 11 & under. English or western.
2. Showmanship, 12-18. English or western.
3. “Antique” Showmanship, Open/Adult English or western. Horses must be 15 or older.
4. Leadline Walk-Trot Equitation Rail class English & western, 11 & under.
5. Beginner Walkabout Riders who have not trotted or cantered. Rail class, walk only. Open.
6 Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Equitation/Pleasure Rail class. 11 & under. English or western.
7. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Equitation/Pleasure Rail class. 12-18. English or western.
8. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Equitation English & western. 11 & under.
9. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation Rail class. English & western, 11 & under
10. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation Rail class. English & western, 12 & over.
11. Novice HORSE Walk-Trot-Canter Pleasure Rail class. English & western, Open
commands promptly and correctly.
àBreak to set up
12. Leadline Barrels Kids (under 12) lead adults (19 and over)
13. Walk-trot Cloverleaf Barrels 18 and under. May NOT canter or lope.
14. Junior Cloverleaf Barrels 18 & under.
15. Cloverleaf Barrels . Open.
16. Leadline Polebending 18 and under.
17. Walk-trot Pole Bending 18 and under. May NOT canter or lope.
18. Pole Bending Open
19. Costume Relay Teens (13-19) against adults (over 20). Sign up in teams of two..
20. Musical tires Open
21. Water Glass Relay Open
22. Apple Dunking Relay Open. Sign up in teams of two
23. Egg and Spoon. Open. Rail class, not timed.
24. Keyhole Race Open
à Break to set up
25. Novice RIDER Hunt Seat Equitation Open. Eight crossrails, max. 18”, trot or canter.
26. Novice HORSE Crossrails Eight crossrails, max. 18”, trot or canter.
27. Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences 18 & under. 8 jumps at 2’ high, at canter.
28. Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences Open. 8 jumps at 2’ high, at canter.
29. Novice Hunter over Fences Open. 8-10 jumps, 2’ high, at canter.
30. Low Hunter over Fences Open. 8-10 jumps, 2’3” high, at canter
31. Hunter Hack - Open. Two jumps at 2’3”, walk-trot-canter on the rail, individual hand gallop..

10:00 am - 2:00 pm TRAIL COURSE, behind the main arena. Judge: Gail Duituturaga.
32. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Trail 11 & under.
33. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Trail 12 & over.
34. Novice HORSE Walk-Trot Trail Open
35. Open Trail. Will be asked to canter. Will be divided English/western if entries warrant.
26. Sit-a-Fiver Jackpot. Winner takes all. All ages, any style of riding. Sit bareback on your own $5 bill. Last rider with $5 remaining wins. No ribbons, no entry fee – just show up!
General Rules and Information
Rules: USEF rules where applicable.

Entry fees: $5.00 per class. No deadline for entries; sign up at the show.

Waivers: Must be signed for all riders and horses BEFORE they ride on the show grounds, regardless of whether they are entered in the show.
Multiple Riders/Multiple Entries: A horse may compete more than once in jumping, trail and games classes, with different riders.

Novice Horse classes are designed for green horses with experienced riders, in their first or second year of showing. A Novice horse may not compete in any class requiring jumping.
Novice Rider classes are designed for beginner riders in their first year of showing at that level. (Please, no beginner riders on green horses!)

Showmanship classes: In-hand. Judged on grooming, cleanliness, and handling. Judge will announce pattern. English riders show in bridle, western riders in halter and lead.

Trail classes 32-35: Judged separately on an outside trail course, behind the arena, from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Ride the trail course at your own convenience, but you MUST complete the class before 2:00 pm. English or western, may use two hands on the reins. Course will be posted.

Games: All games classes 12-24 can be ridden in English or western tack, with one or two hands on the reins.
Hunter and Hunt Seat classes 25-31 must be ridden in appropriate English tack and attire.

Awards: Ribbons for 1st through 6th place, for all classes other than Sit-a-Fiver.

Helmets & Attire: Correct attire is encouraged. To comply with HIDCTA and insurance regulations, boots with a heel and ASTM-SEI approved helmets with harnesses are required for all riders, including western riders, whenever mounted. Helmets are available for loan from the secretary’s booth. Jackets and ties are optional. Protective vests are encouraged in jumping classes.

Gaits: Horses that perform intermediate gaits (singlefoot, running walk, pace, or similar non-diagonal gait) will be included and judged along with horses that perform the trot or jog.

Stallions: Well-mannered stallions are welcome, but may not be shown, ridden or handled by anyone under 18.

Tack and Equipment: Appropriate tack should be used for the style of riding. Bitless bridles, including hackamores and sidepulls, are allowed. No martingales, tiedowns, boots or bandages in pleasure, equitation or trail classes; no horse boots or bandages in hunter or trail classes. Stirrups may not be tied to the girth. No dressage whips in jumping classes.

Schooling: Schooling areas are set behind the arena.

Dogs: Dogs must be leashed.

Questions? Manager: Maureen Goto 935-9018

Farewell Ristyka

2007-02-13T18:32:00.000-10:00

We will miss you Ristyka

Somewhere...somewhere in time's own space

There must be some sweet pastured place

Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow

Some Paradise where horses go.

For by the love that guides my pen

I know great horses live again.

-Stanley Harrison

We lost Ristyka to a broken leg this week. She is already deeply missed by Cyndy, Pat, Megan Howard, and the Youngs, and all the Horseplay and Big Island Ohana. HIDCA sends its heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved this beautiful mare.

H.I.D.C.T.A.

2007-01-23T12:51:00.000-10:00

HIDCTA YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENT: JANUARY - DECEMBER 2006

Income
2006 Membership Dues 1820.00
2007 Membership Dues 1091.00
Class Sponsorship/Advertising
Kona Shows 1950.00
Panaewa Shows 405.00
Waimea Shows 460.00
Class Sponsorship/Ads – Other 30.00
Total Class Sponsorship/Advertising 2845.00
Clinic Fees 40.00
Donations 845.00
Show Entry Fees
Entries/Kona 2229.00
Entries/October Dressage 1474.00
Entries/Panaewa Dressage & CT 1718.00
Entries/Panaewa Schooling 2053.00
Entries/Waimea All Around 2161.00
Total Show Entry Fees 9635.00

Total Income 16314.00

Expense
Awards
Awards/Show Ribbons 1710.03
Total Awards 1710.03
Awards/Year End Awards 1562.93
Bank Service Charges 5.00
Bridle # Refunds 908.00
Equipment 254.09
Equipment Repairs 72.92
Insurance 1220.04
Insurance/Additional Insured 51.60
Judges/Clincians
Airfare 1263.90
Car Rental 192.06
Fees 1860.00
Lodging 291.86
Meals 165.31
Total Judges/Clinicians 3773.13
Miscellaneous Expense 1358.56
Office Supplies 127.09
Panaewa Improvements 1936.14
Postage 43.58
Postage/Newsletter 53.79
Postage/Shows 372.18
Printing 30.60
Printing/Newsletter 182.74
Printing/Shows 733.92
Returned Checks 255.00
Security Deposit -600.00
Show Entry Refunds 476.00
USDF Membership Fees 1143.44
Volunteer Meals 546.59

Total Expense 16217.37

Net Income 96.63

September/October Show Statements

2006-11-26T15:16:00.000-10:00

As promised in the newsletter, here are the financial statements for the September and October shows. Please contact me if you have any questions - Lisa

SHOW STATEMENT – PANAEWA DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING – SEPT 2006

INCOME

Entry Fees 1618.00
Advertising 345.00
Sponsorship/Donation 100.00

Total Income 2063.00

EXPENSES

Judge’s Fees 300.00
Postage 70.20
Printing 134.20
Bridle # Refunds 118.00
XC Course Supplies/Prep 130.47
Blank Forms, armbands 136.60
Awards (jumper stakes) 318.00
Ribbons (est.) 335.00

Total Expenses 1542.47

NET INCOME 520.53

SHOW STATEMENT – AUTUMN DRESSAGE @ HPA – OCTOBER 2006

INCOME

Entry Fees 1428.00
Advertising 165.00

Total Income 1593.00

EXPENSES

Judge’s Fee 275.00
Air 791.90
Meals 65.31
Lodging 91.86
Bridle # Refunds 140.00
Volunteer Meals 77.77
Office Supplies 31.80
Postage 62.40
Printing 107.60
Ribbons (est.) 335.00

Total Expenses 1976.64

NET LOSS (383.64)

Holland Horse Rescue Video

2006-11-12T10:13:00.000-10:00

Please have a look at this amazing video of a rescue that took place in The Netherlands earlier this month.

Click HERE to view the video. Thanks to Gale Scudder for sending this along.

Corrected Scores for Class 5

2006-10-20T11:22:00.000-10:00

OOPS!

5 USEF 2003 Training Level Test 1 — Open
1 Joan Prescott-Lighter Kelly's Rocketman Joan Prescott-Lighter 61.4
2 Christina Barth Siobhan HPA 60.5
3 Sarah Blanchard Pandora Sarah Blanchard 59.6
4 Monique Walls Otis HPA 50.9

2006-10-19T20:05:00.000-10:00

Nancy Steineck on Rambo, a BI rescue. Beautiful!

Jan Eberling clinic: Martha McDaniel on Pueo Potential, 11 year old Hannoveran gelding.

Jan Ebeling Clinic on Oahu, plus quake

2006-10-19T19:38:00.000-10:00

I had the great good fortune to attend the Jan Ebeling USDF Adult Training clinic on Oahu on Saturday October 14, and the lousy bad fortune to be on Oahu for the great earthquake experience, which kept me from attending on Sunday, the second day of the clinic. (I was stuck in a motel with no emergency power next to the airport for 12 hours after the quake. Not fun.)

The clinic was at Hilltop Equestrian Center, a wonderful 40+ horse stable in Waimanalo run by Suzi Hillos. It's really the center of all things dressage on Oahu, and they put on a terrific program, coordinated by Martha McDaniel and the Aloha State Dressage Society.

Eight riders rode with Jan Eberling, one of America's finest riders and certainly one of our premier trainers and instructors. He's a team gold medal winner at the Pan Am games, and holds many U.S. national championships. Jan's great teaching style combines enthusiasm, wit, gentle humor, and a superb appreciation for the rapport between a good horse and an empathetic rider. ("Reward, reward! Talk to him, scratch him on the withers, make him feel proud and happy to work for you." and "I always hum to my horses, but quietly so the judges don't hear.")

About 25 people from Maui, Oahu and the Big Island also audited the clinic.

The riders and horses ranged from Training Level (Breezy Burgoon on Vancouver M, a 4-year-old Dutch warmblood with specatcular gaits) to several FEI level horses, including Suzi Hillis's Dante, a very fit 18-year-old Trakehner/Dutch Warmblood and Kelly Ryan on Barnauli, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding. HIDCTA's Nancy Steinecke rode Rambo, a TB/QH gelding she'd rescued years ago from near-starvation. He's now in great shape, owned and shown by Janice Campbell on Oahu, and working well at Second Level.

No matter what the level, Jan gave each horse and rider his perfect attention and wonderful teaching. A common reminder was to sit "in the saddle," not perch on the front of the pelvis; and to keep the hands lower and steadier. Jan reminded all of us of the absolute necessity to follow the training scale: first comes rhythm and relaxation, in every single ride, no matter what level horse and rider were actually performing at. Then connection, ridden always from back to front. Only then can come straightness, impulsion, collection.

For each horse, Jan had a different suggestion for exercises to manage problems and improve the qualities. For a horse that was a bit quick and unsteady, there were transitions and circles. Serpentines to strengthen a weak side and create bend. And lots of lateral work! Leg-yields for the lower-level horses, shoulder in and haunches in and half-pass for those that were ready to handle it.

The same horses and riders rode a second time on Sunday. Martha McDaniel reported that Jan was a real trouper regarding the earthquake -- the clinic went on as planned, minus electricity. When Nancy Steineke was unable to trailer Rambo in from Janice Campbell's place on Sunday, Jan drove himself to HER place and gave a private lesson there! What a guy!

Thanks to everyone who put this together, and all the riders who rode. Wonderful!

Sarah

Scores for October 8 Show

2006-10-19T08:56:00.000-10:00

The Open Equitation Class. The HPA herd enjoys the show from the pasture in the background.

Remember, the Year-End Awards Party is December 3 in Waimea. Save the date! If you have pictures from the show, please email Pattie. Thanks to Cyndy Demeter and the Horseplay students for these pictures.

Here are the results from the October 8 Dressage Show at HPA.

USDF 2003 Intro Walk Trot Test A — Open
1 Sarah Blanchard Pandora Sarah Blanchard 68.0
2 Barbara Kankainen Denver's Elway Barbara Kankainen 65.5
3 Joan Prescott-Lighter Remedy Ford Sunny Day Joan Prescott-Lighter 60.5
4 Amanda Ross Keahou HPA 60.10
-- Karen Fitzgerald Alika Karen Fitzgerald scr

USDF 2003 Intro Walk Trot Test A — Junior
1 Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan 66.0

USDF 2003 Intro Walk Trot Test B — Open
1 Sarah Blanchard Pandora Sarah Blanchard 65.8
2 Stephanie Keily Kahikolela Horseplay 61.5
3 Joan Prescott-Lighter Remedy Ford Sunny Day Joan Prescott-Lighter 58.6
4 Amanda Ross Keahou HPA 56.2
5 Monique Walls Otis HPA 55.8
-- Barbara Kankainen Denver's Elway Barbara Kankainen scr
-- Karen Fitzgerald Alika Karen Fitzgerald scr

4 USDF 2003 Intro Walk Trot Test B — Junior
1 Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan 66.7
2 Jazmine Richter Koa Jazmine Richter 52.4

5 USEF 2003 Training Level Test 1 — Open
1 Joan Prescott-Lighter Kelly's Rocketman Joan Prescott-Lighter 61.4
2 Christina Barth Siobhan HPA 60.5
3 Sarah Blanchard Pandora Sarah Blanchard 59.6
4 Monique Walls Otis HPA 50.9

-- Barbara Kankainen Denver's Elway Barbara Kankainen scr

6 USEF 2003 Training Level Test 1 — Junior
1 Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan 62.7
2 Jazmine Richter Koa Jazmine Richter 59.17+
3 Kara Erickson Goodwin Sydney Wiecking 59.17
4 Emma Ansel Cortez Nancy Steinecke 52.74

7 USEF 2003 Training Level Test 2 — Open
1 Sydney Wiecking Goodwin Sydney Wiecking 73.10
2 Kara Erickson Goodwin Sydney Wiecking 70.0
3 Joan Prescott-Lighter Kelly's Rocketman Joan Prescott-Lighter 66.20
4 Christina Barth Siobhan HPA 63.0
5 Monique Walls Otis HPA 53.10
6 Stephanie Keily Kahikolela Horseplay 51.20

8 USEF 2003 Training Level Test 2 — Junior
1 Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan 65.3

9 USEF 2003 Training Level Test 3 — Open
1 Megan Howard Ristyka Connie Young 69.2
2 Sarah Crawford Valkor Sarah Crawford 64.6
3 Kai Alita Bresciani Zipadeedoda Kai Alita Bresciani 61.3
4 Stephanie Keily Kahikolela Horseplay 60.0

Megan and Ristyka

10 USEF 2003 Training Level Test 4 — Open
1 Megan Howard Ristyka Connie Young 70.8
2 Monique Walls Kalai HPA 67.3
3 Rachel Rechtman Wile E. Coyote Rachel Rechtman 66.5+
4 Sydney Wiecking Goodwin Sydney Wiecking 66.5
5 Kai Alita Bresciani Zipadeedoda Kai Alita Bresciani 64.7
6 Kristine Kuwada Well Ah Declare Mary Beth Hilburn 62.3
7 Stephanie Keily Kahikolela Horseplay 59.6
8 Beth Harding Siobhan Nancy Steinecke 58.1

Stephanie and Kahi

11 USEF 2003 First Level Test 1 — Open
1 Kai Alita Bresciani Zipadeedoda Kai Alita Bresciani 63.1
2 Monique Walls Kalai HPA 61.9
3 Sarah Crawford Valkor Sarah Crawford 58.9
-- Maureen Goto Art's Rein Beau Maureen Goto scr

Sarah Crawford and Valkor.

12 USEF 2003 First Level Test 2 — Open
1 Rachel Rechtman Wile E. Coyote Rachel Rechtman 63.5
2 Megan Howard Ristyka Connie Young 62.1
3 Monique Walls Kalai HPA 61.8
4 Sarah Crawford Valkor Sarah Crawford 59.7
5 Kristine Kuwada Well Ah Declare Mary Beth Hilburn 59.4

Rachel and Wiley

13 USEF 2003 First Level Test 3 — Open
1 Angela Trevithick Rockstar Horseplay 61.1

14 USEF 2003 First Level Test 4 — Open
1 Angela Trevithick Rockstar Horseplay 65.0
2 Rachel Rechtman Wile E. Coyote Rachel Rechtman 58.6

15 USEF 2003 Second Level Test of Choice — Open
1 Angela Trevithick Test 2 Horseplay Rockstar 57.0
2 Beth Harding Test 2 Janice Campbell Sugar N Spice 51.9
3 Beth Harding Test 2 Nancy Steinecke Kolea 43.8

1 Sylvia Ravaglia Test 4 Sylvia Ravaglia Lex Luther 55.9

16 USEF 2003 Third Level Test Of Choice — Open
1 Sylvia Ravaglia Test 1 Sylvia Ravaglia Lex Luther 55.0

17 USEF 2003 Fourth Level Test of Choice — Open
-- Nancy Steinecke Test 1` Nancy Steinecke Kolea scr

18 USEF Prix Caprilli Test 1 — Open (Max 2')
1 Kai Alita Bresciani Zipadeedoda Kai Alita Bresciani 72.4
2 Monique Walls Otis HPA 60.0
-- Sydney Wiecking Goodwin Sydney Wiecking scr

19 USEF Prix Caprilli Test 2 — Open (Max 2'6)
1 Monique Walls Kalai HPA 61.2
-- Sydney Wiecking Goodwin Sydney Wiecking scr

20 Dressage Seat Equitation — Junior
1 Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan 74
2 Jazmine Richter Koa Jazmine Richter 66
3 Bo Sebesta DoDah Waimea Riding Academy 62
4 Sofia Boucher Tick tock Waimea Riding Academy 57
-- Kara Erickson Goodwin Sydney Wiecking scr

21 Dressage Seat Equitation — Open
1 Rachel Rechtman Wile E. Coyote Rachel Rechtman 76
2 Angela Trevithick Rockstar Horseplay 73
3 Monique Walls Kalai HPA 70
4 Kai Alita Bresciani Zipadeedoda Kai Alita Bresciani 69
5 Sarah Crawford Valkor Sarah Crawford 68
6 Megan Howard Ristyka Connie Young 65
7 Kristine Kuwada Well Ah Declare Mary Beth Hilburn 63
-- Sydney Wiecking Goodwin Sydney Wiecking scr

From Left, Kristine, Megan, Angela, Kai, Sarah, and Rachel wait for the Open Equitation class. Where's Mo???

Below, Angela and Rocky

22 Dressage Suitability (Horses and Ponies) — Junior
1 Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan 72
2 Sofia Boucher Tick Tock Waimea Riding Academy 70
3 Jazmine Richter Koa Nancy Steinecke 65
4 Bo Sebesta DoDah Waimea Riding Academy 60

23 Dressage Suitability (Horses and Ponies) — Open
1 Monique Walls Otis HPA 62
-- Stephanie Keily Kahikolela Horseplay scr
-- Kristine Kuwada Well Ah Declare Beth Hilburn scr
-- Maureen Goto Art's Rein Beau Maureen Goto scr
-- Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan scr

24 Dressage Costume — Open
1 Sofia Boucher Tick tock Waimea Riding Academy 100
2 Bo Sebesta DoDah Waimea Riding Academy 99
2 Jazmine Richter Koa Jazmine Richter 99
2 Darcy Mulligan Sage Darcy Mulligan 99

Please contact Sarah for any errors or ommissions in this list. Thank you!!

H.I.D.C.T.A.

2006-10-18T22:22:00.000-10:00

H.I.D.C.T.A. New 2007 Dressage Test Booklets will be for sale at the HIDCTA Christmas Party on Dec. 3. The booklets include Training through Fourth Level tests, as well as the Intro Tests and Freestyle info. These are the small pocketsize booklets - very handy. Cost to members will be $7. You can also contact me by email - lisajohnston_61@hotmail.com - if you want one. I'll get it to you as soon as I have them.

Horse Expo 2006

2006-10-18T17:03:00.000-10:00

Joan Prescott Lightner wrote and suggested I link to the Horse Expo website. I am happy to do it both here and on our links in the sidebar on the right side of the page.

The Western States Horse Expo is held each June at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento. My friends, Sacramento really knows how to build a fairgrounds!! Rachel and I were lucky enough to visit the Horse Expo this summer, and were able to see many clinics, vendors, breed demonstations, and, of course, we shopped! And there were seven acres of horse trailers alone!!

This is the entrance. Very Disneyland-esque.

This is the interior of one of the many, many barns set up around the fairgrounds to house the horses used in breed demonstrations, clinics, and the shows. Some people bring their stallions as well. It is a fabulous festive atmosphere with hundreds of horses of all shapes and sizes.... Not to mention the horse people. And the SHOPPING!!! And the FOOD!

Horses ranged from the giant Friesian stallion Knight Invader.....

... to this miniature Appy stallion, who is gorgeous.

We saw Jousting.....

And bumped into Olympic Bronze Medalist Steffan Peters while trying on hats at the Dover Saddlery store!

We were very lucky to catch the amazing California Cowgirls Drill Team. They were astonishing. They did two performances each evening, and completely rocked the house.

We hope to return to the Expo in June 2007. By the way, we stayed at the Doubletree, which was walking distance to the Expo. Though we drove. But you get in-and-out parking priviledges, so we could go home and rest up, take a swim, or nap, or grab some of those famous Doubletree chocolate chip cookies before the evening performances. This is a really fun trip, and if you fly the ATA flight from Hilo to Oakland, its not too bad of a drive to Sacramento in the evening. The Doubletree is across from a great mall, too, for those non-equestrian purchases.

Thanks Joan, for the suggestion to post this!
See you at the Expo - June 8 to 10, 2007

New Dressage Tests!!

2006-10-16T13:39:00.000-10:00

Click HERE to get the movements for the 2006 Dressage Tests, Training Level though 4th Level.

Click HERE to get the new Dressage Tests for eventing, Beginner Novice through Advanced Test 3.

Spectators guide to Dressage

Mahalo to our Volunteers

2006-10-16T13:18:00.000-10:00

A belated Mahalo to our HIDCA volunteers for the October Dressage Show at HPA. Volunteers make the shows happen. If you want to help at the next show, drop interim HIDCTA President and Volunteer Coodinator Janet Schmuckal a line.

Technical Delegate: Janet Schmuckal

Show Managers: Barb Kankainen, Barb Jelks

HPA Liaison: Joan Maute, Judy Folk

Pre-show Secretary: Lori Campbell

Show Day Secretary: Chris Kornet, Terri Markovich

Post-show Secretary: Lisa Johnston

Announcers: Denise Johnsen, Barb Kankainen, Sharon Sharp

Scribes: Cindy Emond, Erika Fluyt

Scorers: Mark Ravaglia, Pattie Rechtman, Maureen Goto

Gate: Barb Jelks, Sue Walls, Maureen Goto

Program Ads: Sarah Blanchard

Program Design & Layout: Pattie Rechtman

Judge Attendants: Barb Jelks, Purrcynth, Barb Kankainen, Maureen Goto

Awards Coordinators: Pre-show: Joan Maute; Show Day: Sharon Sharp

Runners: Sue Walls, Maureen Goto, Pattie Rechtman, Nora Frank

Arena Crew: Ashley Hedeman, Stephanie Keilly, Angela Trevithick, Kai Alita Bresciani, Kristine Kuwada, Sarah Crawford, Erika Fluyt, Maureen Goto, Sue Walls, Barb and Chris Kankainen, Cindy Emond, Barb Jelks, Mary Beth Hilburn

Set Up & Break Down: Barb and Chris Kankainen, Barb Jelks, Maureen Goto, Sue Walls, Chris Kornet, Sharon Sharp

Volunteer Lunches: Barb Jelks and Janet Schmuckal

A Big Mahalo to all the Mothers and Fathers at the Show who stepped up when needed to fix the arena or carry a test score, move the sound system, etc. This is what makes a show really work!Mahalo Nui Loa!! . . . Janet

Two more Percheron photos

2006-10-16T10:48:00.000-10:00

I realized this photo is hard to find on the Priefert site...

Jason, Kirk, and Rachel.

Texas Thunder

2006-10-16T10:25:00.000-10:00

One of our members asked me to include a link to the Western States Horse Expo.

I will be posting some more pictures of the trip Rachel and I took to the Horse Expo in 2006. But this post is dedicated to Texas Thunder, the Preifert Ranch Equipment Percheron Draft Horse Team.

Anyone who talked to either Rachel or myself in the weeks following our trip heard us rave about Texas Thunder. All day long theses gorgeous matched Percheron geldings went nose-to-nose with their admirers. They made the rounds of the Expo hitched to their wagon, and in the evenings put on an amazing demo of their maneuvers. Their amazing driver, Jason Goodman, really makes magic happen with his team.

Rachel and I were enchanted/obsessed with Texas Thunder! Each day and evening) of the Expo we made the pilgrimage to their stable; we got to spend a lot of time with the team, whom we affectionately called "our tiny ponies."

Eight Percherons (Shreck, Mark, Kirk, Captain, Dan, Ross, Hank and Goliath) and their gear, wagon, barn, dogs, and humans, travel the country in two 18-wheelers; six Pecherons make up the team at each hitching. The horses average 2200 lbs and are 18.2 hands high (Goliath is 19.1; that's 6'5" at the withers!!!). They travel with an impressive array of gear, as you can see.

Here they are hanging out in their barn. You know those barrels see a lot of action!!!

The team is braided before and unbraided after each ride, averaging three times a day. Check out their fan, and the size of those footstools!

Above is a nice shot of one of the team being tacked up. (see the beautiful braids?.) This is happening behind the 18-wheelers housing all the equipment.

Above, the Team in action, thundering around the arena at the Expo.

Below, unbraiding for the last time and tucking them in for the night.

(Obviously someone has been sweeping up out here. . . )

You can read more about them at the Preifert Ranch Equipment website... Take a look a the video and the photos, its great to see these hardworking but highly pampered boys hanging out in their pasture. Everybody at Preifert was marvelous to the horses and their admirers.

Earthquake!

2006-10-16T09:35:00.000-10:00

Our thoughts are with all of our friends and neighbors across the island. We hope you and your loved ones--human and equine--made it through the big quake unharmed. Damage was heavy in Waimea and Kona, we are hopeful that things are well with all of you! Please leave a comment here and let us know how you are!

For pictures of the damage across the island, visit West Hawaii Today, which is hosting photograph albums taken by island residents.

Correct link for the UC Davis Hay Article

2006-10-13T19:51:00.000-10:00

Here you go!!

CLICK

Hay and Fireweed

2006-10-13T11:54:00.000-10:00

I am responding to a couple of requests from HIDCTA members concerning moldy hay. And for some reason, that reminded me of fireweed.

Here are a two articles about moldy or dusty hay. Basically, to be on the safe side, avoid it. But by all means, do talk to your vet if you have concerns about feed. Be sure to check your cubes, too!

UC Davis Symposiun article from 1998
Cherry Hill's article "Making Hay"

This is not intended to take the place of advice from you vet.

By the way, I have had excellent luck with double compressed timothy hay, it is compressed so tight it rarely molds even here in Hilo.

I recently got curiouser and curiouser about fireweed. If you are too, you can read the UH Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human resources October 2005 article on fireweed here .

Here's something I didn't know: The article says fireweed is not toxic to sheep in the same levels as it is to horses and cattle. As always, talk to your vet or cooperative extension for more information before deciding on a pasture management program.

Pasturegrass articles from UH

2006-10-13T11:30:00.000-10:00

There are some articles available fro UH on some of Hawaii's more common pasture grasses. The pictures are (c) University of Hawaii, and are from the articles.

Signalgrass for forage

Pangolagrass for forage

Kikuyu Grass for forage

Stargrass for forage

Here are some other useful articles that you fan download for free and read at your leisure.

Worlds Smallest Horse

2006-10-11T16:43:00.000-10:00

Oh for heaven's sake....

Click the photo for the story.

Photo from the London Daily Mail

2007 Membership Drive

2006-10-11T08:40:00.000-10:00

The 2007 Membership Form is available online as a pdf.

Please click here to download the form. USDF would like our membership list by November 1, so let's help Sarah get a jump on it.

If you haven't renewed your membership, now is a great time to do it.

If you are visiting our blog from outside Hawaii, first of all, Thank You for stopping by!! And second, you can join HIDCTA as a supporting member and receive email updates and a copy of our newsletter, Collection, by joining as Supporting Member for just $15.00 a year!

Thanks for your support!

Great show, great clinic!

2006-10-10T18:55:00.000-10:00

Hey, thanks to everyone who helped put the Waimea show together! It was a great day, and even the weather cooperated.

Joan Darnell, our judge, gave some very positive scores and comments to many of our aspiring riders. And on Tuesday, she taught clinic lessons for Lisa Johnston, Barb Kankainen, Maureen Goto and Sarah Blanchard. Lots of good help for all of us fortunate enough to participate. Thanks especially to Barb for hosting the clinic (and the yummy lunch!)

So how did we get a top-notch judge from Texas to come to the Big Island? It all started at the 2005 USDF convention in Los Angeles, which I had the privilege of attending with the help of a Ruth Arvanette grant. At the USDF silent auction, which benefits youth members, I noticed that Joan, a highly regarded large-R judge, was donating one day of judging to benefit the auction. So I chatted with Joan a bit to learn more about her, then emailed HIDCTA board memebers, said hey do we want to bid, maybe I can get this great mainland judge at a little bit of a discount, and it would benefit USDF youth programs. So yes, that's what happened!

Joan hadn't been to Hawaii before but is absolutely certain she'll be back, hopefully with her husband, in the near future. We really appreciated her kind and generous approach to teaching and judging, and we wish her well as she trains, shows and campaigns her own young horses in Texas. Thanks, Joan!

Sarah

A Trailering Tale and a New Friend of HIDCTA

2006-10-09T17:27:00.000-10:00

Do you check your trailer tires regularly? So do we. But on the way home from the HPA Fall Show October 8, our trailer had tire trouble. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, have a look....

Lesson 1. Have your tires checked professionally. Visually, they were fine, and had been checked. It looked FINE when they pulled out of HPA. But clearly, this tire had issues. Kalima was able to pull over before the entire thing blew apart. Thank you Kalima and Tim!!!

Unfortunately, while the trailer was on its way back to Horseplay in Kona with Wile E. Coyote, Rockstar, and Kahikolea, the trailer's spare-tire key was on its way to Hilo with the Rechtmans. OOPS!

Lesson 2. Keep all the parts of the trailer in one place. The trailer key is now living separately from its best pal, the key to the tackroom at Panaewa. Spare keys are good, too. But make sure they work before you need them.

Rachel and I drove back to Puako to get the key to our stranded Horseplay friends Ashley Hedeman and her boyfriend and our hero/driver, Kalima; Stephanie Kiely and her boyfriend Tim, and First and Second Level Champion Angela Trevithick. Unfortunately, in the meantime, they had determined that the truck's lug wrench did not fit the trailer lugnuts. Upon my arrival, we learned that neither did the one from my Honda.

Lesson 3. Call the Auto Club at the first sign of trouble. Our optimistic assessment of lugnut/lugwrench relationships was faulty and wasted valuable daylight time. The Auto Club estimated an hour and a half wait.

Lesson 4. When you sell your old truck, make sure there are no tools under the seat. Always keep EVERYTHING you might need in the trailer.

Lesson 5. Make sure your trailer exterior lights work, even if they worked the previous week. Just to be on the safe side, get the biggest flashlight you can find, and buy new batteries before you haul.

With the useless lugwrenches stowed away once again, and the Auto Club on its way, Stephanie and Rachel took to flagging down passers-by. A big truck hauling a huge boat was about to pull out on the the highway in the fading light. The girls stopped just short of throwing themselves in front of the wheels, and here's where it gets fun for YOU TOO), Captain Casey and Keoni from AdventureXrafting joined our little party.

Their lugwrench was a match. The tire change happened in a flash.
But it gets even better than that. Casey used to ride Combined Training in California!! What are the chances of that!!! (By the way, watch the blog for his Bates saddle up for sale soon.)

And here's the great part!!! Casey and Keoni have donated 6 trips on their fabulously fun 30' Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to HIDCTA!! We will use them either for show awards or some other great surprise.

Lesson 6. Never underestimate the smallness of the world or the largeness of people's hearts. There was lots of Aloha that evening, and it turned a potential bummer into a nice little tale.

In the long run, it was a minor hassle that could have been a lot worse. We made great new friends, and certainly appreciate Ashley, Kalima, Stephanie, Tim, and Angela, who got home quite late. And we have to give props to the horses, who were quite patient with the entire situation.

And special thanks to our new friends Casey and Koeni, whom we hope to see at our next show. In the meantime, do remember them if you have visitors this holiday season. They sail out of Puako.

Here's wishing you safe adventures on land and sea,
Pattie

High Point Scores from October 8 HPA Show

2006-10-09T17:13:00.000-10:00

Congratulations to our high point riders!

Special kudos to Sydney Wiecking on her High Point Ride of the Day on Goodwin Her score of 73.1 in Training Level Test 2 sets the bar pretty high. Congratulations Sydney!

Watch for the other scores coming soon!

Training Level - Junior
Champion Darcy Mulligan 65.0%
Reserve Jasmine Richter 59.1%

Training Level - Open
Champion Sydney Wiecking 73.1%
Reserve Megan Howard 70.8%

First Level
Champion Angela Trevithick 65.0%
Reserve Rachel Rechtman 63.5%

Second Level and Above
Champion Angela Trevithick 57.0%
Reserve Sylvia Ravaglia 55.9%

HorseTV Channel Has Online Access

2006-10-09T12:55:00.000-10:00

HorseTV now has programming you can view directly from your computer!!

To be perfectly honest, I am having a little trouble getting it to work on my computer, but I know people who have had no problems getting it going. You can try it free for one week, and after that they have an introductory price of $6.95 a month. So, until we can view it as part of our cable or satellite service, this may be a good option for those who can't get enough of all things equine.

Visit the HorseTV computer access page here.

Thanks to Joan Prescott for the suggestion to remind the Club about this great venue.

If anyone has any tips about how to get it working if your computer freezes up, please post a comment here.

VTO Saddlery Continues $3.99 Shipping to Hawaii

2006-10-06T16:56:00.000-10:00

It came up at the last Board meeting that some Board members are not familiar with VTO Saddlery. That led me to think that perhaps the general membership might be interested in knowing about this small but wonderful company.

There are many great companies out there, and most of us have to shop at a couple of different places to get everything we need. So please do have a look at VTO Saddlery as you shop. The great feature about this company, which specializes in Dressage and Combined Training equipment and supplies, is that it ALWAYS charges a flat rate of $3.99 for shipping, even to Hawaii.

I just made an order with them so I can attest personally to this. They send it out priority mail, too, not on the slow boat. I ordered a saddle a couple years ago and paid the same low rate.

VTO Saddlery has supported the club with ads, class sponsorships, and gift certificates in the past, and it would be great to support them while we save a fortune on shipping, too!

(They also have a great pull-on breech for $34.95; and nice selection of Courbette reins.)

If you have a product review, or want to give thumbs up to a particular vendor (or have another idea of a post that would be in interest to the membership), please email Pattie for an invitation to post on the blog.

Happy Shoppping!

Alzheimers Association Memory Walk in Kona October 28

2006-10-06T16:14:00.000-10:00

Our illustrious interim HIDCTA president, Janet Schmuckal, reminds us that the Alzheimer's Association is planning its second Big Island Memory Walk October 28 in Kona. The Hilo Event was a great success, and Janet is a tireless and enthusiastic leader in this great organization on the Big Island. Please support Janet and the Alzheimer's Association if you can.

The Walk will begin at the Keauhou Shopping center. Here are some more details.

KONA MEMORY WALK
Saturday October 28, 2006

REGISTRATION 6:30 AM (at Keoki’s Café)
WALK BEGINS 7:30 AM
CEREMONY 8:30 AM

Celebrity Host: KBIG Radio’s
"Morning Mojo" JE Orozco

Keynote Speaker
Mayor Harry Kim

Memory Walk Co-Chairs:
Dr. Sukchai Satta (Kona Community Hospital)
Dr. John Anegawa (North Hawaii Community Hospital)

Information/registration: 217-4995
Or CLICK HERE for our easy on-line registration

HIDCTA 2006 Year-end Awards Nominations –Please Nominate!

2006-10-06T16:01:00.000-10:00

It's that time again!! The Year-End Awards presentation will take place at the annual year-end party, this year scheduled for Sunday December 3 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM in Waimea.
(More details on that will follow in the newsletter and club emails, it will be held in the same place as last year).

But whether or not you are planning to attend the party, please participate by sending in your nominations for:

Most Improved Rider – (Must be 2006 HDCTA Member)
Based on show scores plus recommendations from trainers and other riders

Sportsmanship Award – (Must be 2006 HDCTA Member)
Based on recommendations from trainers and other riders

Best School Horse – EVERYONE please nominate a horse!
Must be owned by a 2006 HIDCTA member, and must be ridden at least five hours per week in lessons and by at least three different riders. (You may nominate your own horse as School Horse of the Year, but you may not nominate yourself for Sportsmanship or Most Improved Rider..)

Here's what to do. Copy the list below, and fill in the blanks. Email to Sarah Blanchard.

Your nominations must be received by November 25, 2006 to be included in the selection process.

Most Improved Rider
Who are you nominating?
Briefly, please explain why you feel this rider should receive the award:

Sportsmanship Award
Who are you nominating?

Briefly, please explain why you feel this rider should receive this award:

HIDCTA School Horse of the Year
Horse Nominated:
Owner:
Hours per week used for lessons? (approx):
Number of regular students:

Briefly, please explain why this horse should receive this award:

Your Name:
(You must be a 2006 HIDCTA member to nominate for year end awards)

Show Results!

2006-10-02T17:33:00.000-10:00

Here are the results for the September Show!

Renew your USEF membership online and save!!

2006-09-28T10:45:00.000-10:00

In case you didnt get the email from USEF, here it is!

Save $5 by renewing before November 30, 2006 and get your USEF membership card TODAY when you renew online at www.usef.org/aua

The 2007 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) competition renewal year is JUST around the corner…. To ensure that your valuable member benefits do not lapse, renew online now at www.usef.org/aua. Once you renew or fill out the questionnaire online, you’ll also be able to print out your USEF membership card immediately and use it at your first USEF licensed competition starting December 1, 2006. It’s just as valid as the card that will follow in the mail, along with your insurance policy information from Equisure and valuable information about your MemberPerks benefits!

Don’t let your USEF membership benefits lapse (if you are not a Life Member). In addition to more than 2,800 recognized competitions, as a USEF member, you’ll receive 10 issues of EQUESTRIAN magazine at no additional charge, a million-dollar personal excess liability policy for horse-related accidents that cause bodily injury or property damage to third parties, and the added benefits of USEF MemberPerks—a members-only discount program with unbeatable deals from companies like John Deere, Dodge, UPS, OfficeMax, FarmVet.com and Hertz—just for starters.

In the event you choose not to save $5 by renewing online, you can renew by filling out a paper application which will be arriving in your mailbox in the next week or two.

To be perfectly honest, its a little bit of a hassle to get your online account set up at USEF, and they want you to do it before you join. But once you get past that, its worth it to have access to all the features at USEF, including the 2007 tests and loads of other materials.

Look for information on renewing your HIDCTA membership coming soon!

World Equestrian Games on TV

2006-09-20T09:11:00.000-10:00

NBC will air highlights of the World Equestrian Games this Sunday, September 24 from 4:30 to 6:00 EDT. Double check your local listings for the showing here in Hawaii.

Also, did you know that the HorseTV Channel has the WEG showing for free, on demand on your computer? For more on their WEG coverage, click here.

Sadly, we dont get the Horse Channel in Hawaii, but please click on the logo below to let your cable or satellite provider know that you would like to get HorseTV. In the meantime, you can watch on your computer during this special promotion.

Treasurer's Report for September 9-10 Show

2006-09-18T15:33:00.000-10:00

H.I.D.C.T.A.
Treasurer's Report for Sept 9-10 Show: Not only was the show well attended and fun, we made a profit! Current calculations show a net profit of $720. There is still some advertising income to be collected, and I think all the bills have been paid, so that number should increase some. Congratulations to organizers, volunteers and participants for yet another success! And thanks to all as well, including advertisers, sponsors and spectators.

World Equestrian Games at Eurodressge

2006-09-18T11:54:00.000-10:00

Do you have some time on your hands? Or just want to have a glance at some equestrian fabulousness?? Take a moment to visit Eurodressage.com's World Equestrian Games report. The photos can be viewed here. The site also includes scores.

Click here to see a movement NOT allowed in FEI dressage!

Musical Freestyle Help at USDF

2006-09-18T11:01:00.000-10:00

The USDF website has lots of good basic information on musical freestyle, including the list of required movements for each level, which can be found by clicking here.

There is also an online course, which begins here.

Today, I was looking for this information... and found it on at USDF. Here is an excerpt from the Artistic Endeavor section of the online course.

Next, know the mandatory elements for the level you wish to show, since they are not always the same as the standard tests. Did you know that turn on the haunches or walk pirouette is not required at any level, except for the Juniors? This is important because you may opt not to show that element, especially if it is not a strong one for your horse. To find out what is required, check the score sheets. Many GMOs print them in their omnibus, but if yours does not, obtain score sheets from the USDF by contacting them via phone or through this web site. Other differences are that the halt and salute can be anywhere on the centerline, and that changes from element to element do not need to be at the letters, though they still should occur in a logical place.

Understand what is meant by above the level. As stated in the USDF pamphlet "Musical Freestyle--Rules, Guidelines, and Definitions", movements are leg-yield, rein-back, travers, renvers, shoulder-in, half-pass at trot, half-pass at canter, flying changes, turn on the haunches, pirouettes, piaffe, and passage. Deliberately doing a movement above the level you are showing will incur a four-point penalty for USDF levels, and elimination for FEI levels. For example, showing half-pass at level two would be prohibited, as would an intermediate ride with one tempis. Movements should not be confused with figures (circle, figure 8, and so on) or transitions (walk to canter, etc.). A first level rider, therefore, would be permitted to perform a canter to halt because it is a transition and not a movement. Likewise a third level rider would be permitted to perform a steep half-pass zig zig, because it is a pattern, not a movement. To add clarity, all possible permitted and forbidden movements and transitions are listed inside the USDF score sheet.

Have fun!

Another Horse Legislation Update

2006-09-15T11:20:00.000-10:00

Here is the American Humane Society update on the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

On September 7, the U.S. House voted 263-146 to pass the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503), moving the country closer to preventing the annual slaughter of nearly 100,000 horses in the United States for human consumption abroad. Now it's time for the Senate to act on behalf of America's horses.

TAKE ACTION. Please make a short polite phone call to your two U.S. Senators today. You can reach your Senators by calling the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121, or click here to find their Capitol office phone numbers. Making a call is easy. All you need to say is:

"I am a constituent and I am calling to ask my Senator to please protect American horses from slaughter. The House has voted overwhelmingly to pass the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 1915) and now it is time for the Senate to act. Please do all that you can to support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act and move it to the Senate floor for an immediate vote. Thank you."

Visit the Humane Society S.1915 contact page here.

By the way, here is Buckshott H., who was headed to the slaughter house. He is one of the lucky ones who was rescued. Purchased for weight, Buckshott is now competing Second Level in Florida and elsewhere....It's important to know that it is not just sick and old horses who are sent for slaughter. This horse's owner passed away and the will did not provide instructions on what to do with him.

Grassroots Contacts Needed Now on “Right to Ride” Bill

2006-09-15T11:09:00.000-10:00

This is a call to action from the American Horse Council.

"The House of Representatives has passed Congressman George Radanovich’s “Right-to-Ride” bill (H.R. 586). The bill is intended to protect the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals on public lands, wilderness areas, national monuments, and other areas that are administered by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service where there is a historical tradition of such use. The legislation would require that these federal agencies manage these lands to preserve and facilitate the traditional and continued use and access of horses to these areas. As you know, Right-to-Ride legislation is important to riders and their continued use of public lands. We want to keep all federal lands open to riders and pack stock.

The House-passed bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

The Riders and organizations must now turn their attention to the Senate bill (S. 781), which has been introduced by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and is before that same Committee. It is vital to the passage of this legislation that we generate broad support in the industry and convey that message of support to Senators.

If we have any hope of passing this legislation this year, contacts are urgently needed showing the broad support in the riding community and asking Senators to support the bill and to co-sponsor it. If your Senator is a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (a list is attached), ask them to move the bill to the Senate floor for a final vote. But contacts are needed to all Members of the Senate, even Senators not on the Committee. The more contacts we generate showing Senators that recreational riders’ support this bill, the greater the chance of passage.

When contacting your Senator, please fax a copy of the attached letter to him or her. Faxing the letter is much quicker than mail because of the security process for mail to the Congress. If you do not know your Senators fax number, you can find it at the Senate website at http://www.senate.gov/ and by following the instructions.

Also attached are Talking Points in support of the bill in case you speak to your Senator or his/her staff about this legislation.

Thank you for your support and involvement. Please fax us copies of any letters you send to Congress. The AHC fax number is 202-296-1970. Please do not hesitate to contact the AHC at (202) 296-4031 if you have any questions."

To read the entire letter, and obtain a copy of the letter to fax to your senators, please click here.

Mahalo to Pattie!

2006-09-14T09:12:00.000-10:00

Many mahalos to Pattie for setting up our HIDCTA blog! I hope lots of our members will add their posts and pictures. And if you have questions or issues you'd like to raise, here's where you can post them. Just remember that this blog is designed to be a helpful, fun and productive forum for our members to share their experiences with the Big Island dressage and riding communities.

Sarah

A Great Two-Day Event...

2006-09-13T18:55:00.000-10:00

HIDCTA' s most recent show was held on September 9-10 at the Panaewa Equestrian Center in Hilo. This Dressage and Combined Training Event was blessed with great weather and great participation, including some new participants. Watch the blog for more news and photos. In the meantime, here are some highlights.

Lisa Johnston rides Luke's Skywalken Boy to victory as she finishes the Stadium Phase of the Beginner Novice Combined Training event. Congratulations Lisa and Sky!!!

Lily Startsman on Waiwi and Rachel Rechtman on Petunia went head to head in both the Combined Training Novice Event and the $200 Novice Jumper Stakes. Lily finished first in both events, with Rachel close at her heels. Here (L-R) Judge Cathy Darrow "r" and Lily and Rachel smile as the last class of the day draws to a close! Congratulations Lily and Rachel, and thanks to Cathy for a great job judging the show!

Wile E. Coyote makes his debut in Combined Training, ridden by Rachel Rechtman. After the show, Wiley headed back to Horseplay in Kona to get ready for the October Dressage Show.

Congratulation to Monique Walls on HAA Tsatyre on their victory in the $100 Green Jumper Stakes. Pictured here with Rich Valcourt, co-sponsor of the class with Sarah Blanchard, and Judge Cathy Darrow, Monique and "Buddy" savor their moment!

Welcome to the HIDCTA Blog!

2006-09-13T18:51:00.000-10:00

This web log has been created for the members of HIDCTA to view and contribute the latest news. We will have photos, training tips, product reviews, horse news, member news and travel reports, and Club information available for all members and visitors. Invitations will be sent to all current board members to contribute to the Blog, and others may request an invitation by submitting a Comment or sending an email to Pattie. Administrators will review all comments. Welcome!

What is HIDCTA ?

2006-09-13T16:57:00.000-10:00

The Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association was founded in 1989 by a group of Big Island riders who wanted to learn more about the art and sport of dressage, while also building skills in jumping and cross-country riding.

HIDCTA is a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO), and our regular members are automatically enrolled as group members of USDF. HIDCTA has an elected Board of Governors; elections are held at the annual general membership meeting in January of each year. Member benefits include:

Activities: We offer a variety of events including competitions, schooling clinics, meetings, workshops for show management and competitors, video showings, trail rides, and a holiday party. Our membership is island-wide, and activities are usually located in one of the three population centers on the island: Hilo (east side), Waimea (north central), and Kailua-Kona (west coast).

Communications: HIDCTA publishes a quarterly newsletter, HIDCTA Collection, which contains articles, photos, member advertisements, a calendar of events, and information about club activities.

Competitive Awards: Each time a horse and rider team receives a dressage test score of 60% or above at an HIDCTA regular show, they receive a certificate of accomplishment. We offer show high-point awards, and year-end awards in both dressage and jumping. We also recognize great sportsmanship, our hardworking volunteeers, and (new for 2005) the School Horse of the Year.