Dear fellow BVD members,

Congratulations to those of you who participated in the Ride-a-Test at Autumn Hill on May 18th.  We had a great turn-out and everyone seems to have had fun and learned a lot. We owe a big thank you to the Wycoffs, Julie Barringer-Richer and the rest of the Autumn Hill community for donating the use of the facility for this event. Thanks as well to our judge, BVD member Sandy Hotz, and to our volunteers for the day, Beth Geier, Kathie Hibbard, Val Foltz and Samantha Taylor.  

Looking ahead this month, in addition to the regular shows, we have two special events to look forward to: the RMDS JR/YR camp, June 19th - 22nd and the USDF Region 5 Team Competition, June 23rd. Both of these activities are designed to combine fun and education in a low-key atmosphere, reminding us all that dressage is about enjoying ourselves and our horses in the company of others who share our enthusiasm.  More information about both events can be found on the RMDS website calendar page. 

Finally, RMDS will be electing new officers in November. We are looking for candidates for President (2 yr term), VP (1 yr term), Secretary (2 yr term)and Treasurer (2yr term).  Nominations may be made by contacting me at sarahvbarnes@yahoo.com

and submitting the official nomination form.

Join us for our next BVD meeting, Monday, June 10th at my house, 2394 Rose Ct., Louisville.

Everyone is welcome to attend -- we'd love to have you join us!

Have a great ride,

Sarah

 

Kelly Lynch

 

Kelly has been riding horses since the age of eight. She began on a POA named English Toffee, known to many in Boulder as he was at Triple Creek for many years.  Her next mount, was an incredible Quarter Horse named Count, who taught hundreds of kids to ride and became the back-up horse for everyone in the Boulder Valley Pony Club.  Each horse brought her new opportunities to learn and grow.  Her riding turned from a hobby to a commitment when at age 12 she got her first young horse, a very green 4 year old Saddlebred- Andualsian cross, Armando aka Chinook.

Kelly & Chinook

Mixing a green horse and young rider is usually not the best decision, but with a limited budget, a great vet check, and a lot of support from those around her Kelly and Chinook began their partnership.

 

Once over the first big hurdle of getting Chinook comfortable in the trailer, Kelly took him home to live on their property. Kelly began trailering him over to work with Maria Wasson. Maria taught her how to build a true partnership with her horse. "There were times in Chinook's early training that I would stand in the middle of the arena with Maria doing hours of ground work before I ever got on. Back then all I could think was when could I get on? But the more I learned the more I realized how important ground work was. Maria taught me that if he's doing something incorrectly on the ground, you can bet he'll be doing the exact same thing when under saddle. That advice has carried me through all of Chinook's training.

 

Chinook and I are steadily achieving our goals thanks to the training Maria has provided us with.  We are happy in our work and I credit Maria with helping us build a foundation of trust between between us.  I am grateful to Maria for teaching me the skills necessary to serve us on our way to further accomplishments. Maria is like a second horse mom to me and there's no way I'll be able to pay her back for all that she has taught me over the years."

 

Kelly and Chinook have come a long way in five years; she has earned her C-1 Pony Club rating and they plan competing at United State Pony Club Dressage Championships in Kansas City this summer. "My goals with Chinook are to earn all my dressage medals and get my A rating in Pony Club, through the dressage specialty track.  I hope to be able to share my knowledge I gain from this experience with others."

 

Kelly has been able to make horses her priority through high school. She attends Jefferson Academy Senior High and will be a senior next year.  As a junior she was allowed to use her last class period to train and ride her horse.  A daily log of everything done in training each day is kept and then turned in every quarter to earn physical education credit.  Kelly has earned her USEF High School Equestrian Letter the past two years by logging 100 riding hours per year and competing in a minimum of 2 USEF recognized or approved shows per year. "This program provides recognition for high school equestrian athletes like myself and I can demonstrate to non-horse people at my school that riding is a full time sport that I am dedicated to."

 

Kelly is also a very active member of Pony Club at the local and regional levels.  She competes as well as mentors younger members within the organization; teaching horse management as a camp counselor for the regional pony club camps each summer.  Kelly knows how important it is to give back to the sport she loves and also volunteers at dressage shows and horse trials.  After spending many consecutive years helping with the Rocky Mountain Horse Trials she has a true appreciation for the time 

and commitment made by each of the volunteers who contribute to the greater equestrian community.

 

 

On behalf of BVD we wish you the best of luck 

 

BVD Sponsored Events:

 

BVD So Long Summer Show

September - August 25th

Sextant Farm  Prize List

 

Find info about all RMDS, shows, clinics and events via the link below and find prize lists an detailed information in your RMDS Omnibus:

 

RMDS Calendar

 

RMDS Show Entry Form 

 

The USEF has implemented the Dressage Rider Tests Program for the 2013 competition year. The Dressage Rider Tests are available for use by riders at Training, First and Second Levels. 

 

USEF statement about the new 2013 Rider Tests

 

 

 

TEAM COMPETITION

Sunday June 23, 2013

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We invite you to participate, attend and support the many multi-discipline events, clinics and horse shows in the greater equine community.  Find 2013 scheduled opportunities via the link below:

 

2013 Multi-Discipline Show Calendar

Click on the + after the initial calendar entry on any date to view a drop down list of the additional events scheduled for that day.

 

Mark your Calendar and please plan to join us!

WHERE: 

Home of Sarah Barnes

2394 Rose Court

Louisville, CO  80027

Join us  for

A Day of Dancing Horses

Exhibition Featuring Musical Freestyles thru FEI 

WHEN:  Sunday, June 9th

2 - 4:00 PM

WHERE: 

Autumn Hill Equestrian Center

 

2013 RMDS Junior/Young Rider Dressage Camp

"Ready...Set....Show!!"

June 19-22, 2013

Tomora Training Center, Greeley, CO

 

RMDS JR/YR Dressage Camp is open to any RMDS junior/young rider that is at least 10 yrs of age or older.  Participants will camp in tents and we will spend four busy days together making new friends, riding with top local trainers, learning from area horse experts and riding in a schooling show.

 

Camp Costs: $375 per camper (This includes stabling, meals, lessons, activities and schooling show entry).  Campers must provide their own: horse, tack, transportation/trailering, horse feed and bedding, and human cots/bedding.  A $175 deposit is required for pre-registration.

 

Camp Questions:  Julie Haugen 970.290.8360   defiancesport@q.com

 Print Registration Form  

 

USDF REGION 5 YOUTH AND ADULT TEAM COMPETITION

 

Sunday June 23, 2013

Tomora Training Center, Greeley, CO

 

Find info and Prize List  under Show Season  Resources in Left Column

  

 

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  national champion and reserve champion.the year's Dressage Seat Medal Finals.

 

The finals will be held at Paragon CDI3*-Estes Park, CO August 2013 

  

Click Here to find information resources 

 

By Julie Barringer-Richers, BVD Awards Chair

 

Did you know that BVD has an extensive list of  awards that are presented each year at our annual banquet and awards ceremony to members of BVD? view list

 

Do you know the requirements you and your horse need to meet so that you are eligible for year-end awards? 

learn more

 

Are you interested in sponsoring a Special Award or a Horse of the Year Perpetual Trophy for a division that does not yet have one? find out how

 

If you have additional questions or would like to sponsor an award, please contact Julie Barringer-Richers, BVD Awards Chairperson via e-mail

 

Owner, Horse and Rider must be members prior to the show test / ride for scores to count toward BVD Chapter and RMDS Year end awards and qualifying for RMDS Championships!

 

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