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FEATURED BVD MEMBER
SARAH BARNES
Sarah and Remember Me
I've been a member of Boulder Valley Dressage for several years, ever since I began participating in dressage shows in our area. I'm actually primarily an eventer and active in the Boulder Valley Eventing Association. While not many of my fellow eventers also compete in straight dressage, I've found the cross-training to be incredibly helpful. Nothing improves a horse's abilities in stadium and cross-country like the balanced gaits and adjustability encouraged by correct dressage training.
I also really enjoy the people I've gotten to know through my involvement with the dressage community here - they are a very friendly and supportive group. Plus we are so blessed to have wonderful show facilities like Autumn Hill and Somerset within such easy reach - it would be a shame not to take advantage of these great opportunities!
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Photo: Christy Cumberworth
I came to dressage somewhat late in my riding career. Like many of us, I rode as a child (hunter/jumpers) but then moved on to other things during college and young adulthood. Most of my twenties and thirties were spent earning a Ph.D. in History and starting a family. But when we moved to Colorado in 1999 and my daughters reached the age when they could start riding, I knew it was time to get back into horses. That's when I discovered both dressage and eventing. Although initially most of my time went toward academic pursuits, before long, I was also teaching riding on the side. Then, about five years ago, I decided to give up academia entirely and concentrate on the horses. I haven't looked back.
My happiest moments are when one of my students breaks into a big smile because she's just discovered that elusive aid. Because I love to teach and because I've had to work hard to improve my own abilities in the saddle, I really enjoy helping others. I am now one of the trainers and barn managers at Windy Creek Ranch in Longmont. In addition to instructing and competing, I bring in several clinicians each year, including James Shaw (Tai Chi for Equestrians), and Eric Smiley (Irish Olympic eventer), as well as volunteering with BVD and BVEA.
Over the years I've had several equine partners of many different breeds, including a thoroughbred, a Swedish warmblood, a draft cross, and a Trakehner. My current competition partner is my daughter's Morgan mare, Remember Me. Although she is not very big, she is all heart and such a pro at her job, whether in the dressage ring or on the cross-country course. My new project is an unstarted four-year old Oldenburg mare named Tio. I can't wait to see how she is going to turn out. I plan to give her a solid dressage foundation and then go from there. Look for Tio & I at the shows next year!
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Join us for our BVD Meetings and get more involved in your chapter!
Share your skills! We have current openings for committee members and chairpersons for upcoming and ongoing projects!
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
August 13th 6:30 PM
Where: Home of
Stephanie Margulis
7510 Cresthill Drive
Niwot, CO 80504
(408) 309-2719
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October 8th
Location TBA
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All members welcome...
please come and join us!
Did you know? Attending just two BVD meetings fulfills your volunteer requirements assuring your eligibility for RMDS Scholarship Awards... and refreshments are served!
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We welcome your input, suggestions and contributions to include in our newsletter and share with our membership.
For questions regarding membership and/or questions related to the entry of RMDS Sanctioned shows, please direct your inquiries to rmds@rmds.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Dear BVD Members and Friends,
Welcome to the fourth edition of our e-newsletter designed to keep you up to date on all of our area events, clinics and shows.
Be sure to add bvdrsvp@gmail.com to your address book to assure that you will continue to receive our communications. Feel free to forward this newsletter to friends that may benefit from receiving this information.
Thank you for your valuable membership and participation in our club. We look forward to seeing all of you this show season.
Happy Riding!
BVD Volunteer Board of Directors
Kim Lampert, President
Stephanie Boyles, Vice President
Kathie Hibbard, Secretary
Stephanie Margulis, Treasurer
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BO-CO HORSE SHOW INFO
We have some of the best RMDS, USDF / USEF
recognized horse shows right here in Boulder County!
Consider these for your next competition:
July 7 & 8
Rocky Mountain Dressage Festival III & IV
USEF, USDF, RMDS
Opening Date: 6/4 Closing Date: 6/25 Somerset Farms, Longmont, CO
July 15
AHIEC Sunday Series #2
RMDS Opening Date: 6/18 Closing Date: 7/3
Autumn Hill, Longmont, CO
July 28 & 29
AHIEC Dressage Festival III & IV
USEF, USDF, RMDS
Opening Date: 6/18 Closing Date: 7/13 Autumn Hill, Longmont, CO
August 26
BVD So Long Summer
RMDS Opening Date: 8/1 Closing Date 8/18 Sextant Farm, Longmont, CO
August 4 & 5 Rocky Mt. Horse Trials Dressage/Show Jumping on 4th Cross Country on 5th Somerset & Silo Farm, Longmont, CO
Prize lists can be found in your RMDS Omnibus
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| BVD VOLUNTEER CORNER
Thank you to our BVD Members who we see volunteering at shows locally and in neighboring communities!
Volunteer Spotlight:
MELISSA MULLIN
Melissa and Orlando
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"I have been a member of BVD for approximately 8 years and am hoping to show 3rd level by the end of summer, after many years of showing Training and First level. For the first few years I didn't feel like I was "qualified" to volunteer and felt very much a newbie to our sport. But then I realized that everyone is capable of volunteering. For the last several years I have helped with scribing and scoring and even got my husband Paul helping with setup, parking and warm up arena, and our two daughters Sydney and Emily helping with running. I've really enjoyed getting to meet other BVD members while volunteering at shows."
On behalf of BVD and RMDS,
Thank you Melissa!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BVD welcomes and encourages volunteers to assist with the many positions that need to be filled to run the RMDS horse shows.
Most of the volunteer roles Do Not require any experience.
Learn more about the jobs you can do below:
Become a volunteer at a horse show and you will have an up-close experience offering you the opportunity to gain unique insights into the competitors, the horses and what it takes to run a successful competition event.
Contact Show Managers to volunteer! Find Shows and Contact information on the
A reminder: BVD Standing Rules for receiving a BVD Year-End Award Member must volunteer for four (4) hours at any RMDS/BVD function in the Boulder Valley area; and/or attend 2 BVD meetings during the year, October 1-September 30.
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USDF Region 5
Adult & Youth Team Competition
July 22 at Tomora Training Center in Greeley
Put together a Team, either Youth or Adult
and join the fun!
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YOUTH CONNECTION CORNER
RMDS Junior Camp: July 18-21
Tomora Training Center-Greeley
USEF Dressage Seat Medal Program:
A program for junior riders under the age of 18. Riders compete in designated Dressage Seat Medal Semifinals classes, held at each of the nine annual Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships. The top two riders in each division (13 and under, 14 to 18) qualify to advance to the annual USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals, held at a major USEF licensed/USDF recognized dressage competition in the late summer. The top two finishers in each Medal Finals division are named the year's Dressage Seat Medal Finals national champion and reserve champion. Section DR 132.2 of the USEF RULE BOOK contains complete eligibility and other details. |
RMDS SCHOLARSHIPS
This is a shout out to BVD Members.... you are all potential RMDS Scholarship Program applicants!
Basis of the RMDS Scholarship Awards:
Scholarships are granted on the basis of financial need and volunteerism.
The RMDS Scholarship Program shall award money to riders in the following categories:
The "Leg-Up" Scholarship will be awarded to riders, regardless of age, who are training at Intro, Training or First Level.
The "Solid Seat" Scholarship will be awarded to riders who qualify as USEF Adult Amateurs (must have a current USEF AA card on file with the RMDS Central Office). This scholarship is available to riders over the age of 21 and for any level.
The "Junior/Young Rider" Scholarship will be awarded to a rider under the age of 21 and is available to riders of any level.
The "Opening Doors" Scholarship will be awarded to riders/riding instructors of any age who are considered professionals according to the USEF rules. This scholarship is available to professionals, whether they compete or not, to help support their continuing education and/or competitive goals.
Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 8 hours of volunteering at RMDS events in the year prior to the scholarship year for which they are applying for a scholarship. Scholarship recipients must complete an additional 8 hours of volunteering at RMDS events during the year in which they were awarded the scholarship. Volunteer hours must be documented using the Volunteer Hours Form found on the RMDS website Click Here for Form - Good Luck BVD Members! |
THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION'S ADULT AMATEUR SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000.00 Gifted Fund grants applications are now being accepted for Adult Amateurs presented by The Dressage Foundation. One grant is available for each USDF Region.
There are some really wonderful BVD members who deserve to have some concentrated training time with their horse! Consider making your application. Please remember that these grants are NOT awarded only to upper-level riders! ANY level rider can apply.
for specific information about what the selection committee will be looking for in the
chosen applicants.
P.S. Since these grants are ONLY available to GMO members, the opportunity to apply is really another added benefit of GMO membership!!
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Good Luck BVD Members!
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USDF CONVENTION:
DELEGATES WANTED!
Every year, USDF requests that all Group Member Organization's with at least 25 members appoint a delegate(s) to represent them at the annual Board of Governors meeting during the USDF convention. The 2012 USDF convention will take place at the beginning of December in New Orleans, LA.
Anyone who wishes to be considered as a GMO delegate may contact the Central Office with their nomination by July 9, 2012.
The nominations will be reviewed and approved at the July 10, 2012 RMDS Executive Board Meeting, so that the appropriate paperwork can be submitted on time to USDF.
As a reminder, if you are considering attending the USDF Convention as a GMO Delegate you are responsible for all expenses.
Looking forward to the 2012 USDF Annual Convention!
For more information and nomination form Click Here
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BVD WEBSITE UPDATE COMING!
We're excited to say that we've hired website development company dottedi.biz to take Boulder Valley Dressage's website to the next level. And we've just purchased the more descriptive, findable domain name: BoulderValleyDressage.org. Development is underway and you can expect to see it operational before the end of summer.
We want to thank Lori Oakley from the bottom of our hearts for building and maintaining the current Boulder Valley Dressage website. Lori developed and continually updated the website as a gift to Boulder Valley Dressage. Lori, we are all very grateful for you and your intent to make Boulder Valley Dressage work for our members.
In the meantime, please keep in touch with us on Facebook where we will post news and events!
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