NHDEA News
NHDEA Holds Summer Dressage Show at UNHJuly, 2011 - Durham, NH - Nearly 50 riders took advantage of a beautiful summer day to take part in the Southern New Hampshire Dressage & Combined Training Association’s schooling show on July 17 at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.
Sponsored by the Holistic Animal Healing Clinic in Exeter, NH, the show was busy, with 80 rides scheduled. Despite the July heat, there were only a few scratches, and the club ran two rings in order to fit all the rides in. The rider and horse pairs ranged from those making their dressage show debut in Intro A, to a few showing at second and third level . Judges Jerilyn Nieder (r) (main ring) and Gail Harrington (Intro) kept busy scoring and providing helpful suggestions for improving future tests. Show co-manager Lisa Smith said, “We were thrilled with the number of rides, and it’s always fun to watch new horse and rider pairs come out and try dressage, or see folks move up the levels, and practice new tests at our shows.” The atmosphere may have been friendly, but competition was tight, with several placings decided on collective marks. The high score of the day was captured by Gale Hepfinger on Devin, riding Intro A with a 72.5%. In Training Level and above, both Kelly Pullen and Deb Deburdo scored over 70% in First Level. Mackie Morgan, riding Just My Luck, was the high scoring junior, with a 66.90% in Intro B. For many riders, it was one of their first dressage shows, and several said they plan to come back for the SNHDCTA Fall Show, which will be held on September 24 at Oak Rise Farm in Goffstown, NH. A huge thank you to show volunteers, including Lisa Smith, Claire Smith, Stefanie Rossetti, Lydia Neusch, Maria Ghigliotti, Erin Cosgrove, Karin Denhard, Elaine Rose, Karen O’Malley, and Sonja Fridell. |
 Michele Routhier riding Stockholm in Third level, Test 1 For Show Results Click Here
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Lois Yukins Clinic a Success
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Steuart Pittman Delights Clinic Riders
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May 23, 2011, Madbury, NH - Last weekend's eventing clinic with Steuart Pittman went off without a hitch. The event was fully booked with private and group lessons in dressage, stadium jumping and cross country. The rain kept dressage riders in, but jumpers braved the elements and took on the often soggy course. Thank you Green Acres for the use of their beautiful facility! If you have pictures of the clinic, please email them to Sonja Fridell.
About Steuart: Steuart Pittman is based at Dodon Farm in Davidsonville, MD where he competes his stallion Salute the Truth at Advanced level. He also trains and shows many young horses at the lower levels.Steuart has become a very popular clinician, both locally and nationally, at small barns and at large venues such as the Maryland Horse World Expo. His rates are reasonable, and his style is both effective and entertaining and he enjoys teaching all ages in all disciplines. Check out Steuart's blog here. |
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Members Discuss 2011 USEF Tests and Show Off New Club Gear at Annual Meeting
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March 21, 2011 - SNHDCTA members met at the Marion Gerish Community Center in Derry, NH on March 1 for the club's annual meeting and potluck.
Members went through general orders of business, indulged in a delicious potluck, and discussed the new 2011 USEF Dressage Tests. New SNHDCTA gear was on display and for sale throughout the evening. Gear included saddle pads, tee shirts bags and polo shirts, all embroidered with the club logo. "L" judge Yvonn Coleman-Larsen treated members to a fantastic discussion on the new USEF tests. |
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Club Unveils New Web SiteFebruary 19, 2011 - Since 2006, the SNHDCTA's virtual home has had the same old look. Recently, members decided it was time for a face lift. Member Sonja Fridell and SNHDCTA's Board of Directors took on the task of searching for an easy way for members to update the site regularly and give it a fresh look. They decided on the content management system (CMS) Weebly to build a sleek site that's both easy to navigate and simple for multiple administrators to add news, pictures and updates.
A SNHDCTA blog was also added to the new site. Members hope to add useful, relevant content to the equine community through the new tool. Guest bloggers are always welcome! Email Sonja Fridell for information on adding to the SNHDCTA blog. The redesigned SNHDCTA.org went live on February 19 and will have an official unveiling at the annual club meeting and potluck on March 1 from 6 - 9 pm at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derry, NH. To attend the annual meeting, RSVP to Lydia Neusch at lyd.neusch@hotmail.com or call 603.548.1991
Year-End Champions Honored at 2010 Awards BanquetClub members gathered in Manchester for a year end banquet. Awards were given to riders in classes ranging from gaited devision to youth combined training to adult dressage levels. The food was fantastic and the company delightful as usual! An expansive raffle was held throughout the event and members went home with horsey and non horsey prizes alike. Photos by A. Lamoriello (c) |
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On an unseasonably balmy Sunday in early May, horses and riders gathered at SNHDCTA's first ever Spring Fling Dressage show at Oak Rise Farm in Goffstown. Due to the heat, competitors took full advantage of the relaxed dress code, another first for the Club. Claire Smith and Diamond Girl were smashing in zebra print, Sue Yianakopolos and Rain were lovely in turquoise and the Atkinson Riding Academy team was a sea of royal blue, hot pink and white breeches. The most original outfit of the day was Erin Cosgrove and Desert Fox, both decked out in Red Sox gear, complete with a Veritek team jersey! Judge Adam Cropper was not only tolerant of our less-than-traditional attire, but also generous with his comments and scoring. Colored shirts and saddle pads were not the only things that stood out at the show, Felicia Pandelena and her horse Appy of my Eye, rode a beautiful Intro B test, with a score of 72.5%, high score of the day. Coming in with a close second in the Gaited division was Julie Dillon and her Missouri Fox Trotter gelding, Jesse with a 71.5%. Our newly appointed Volunteer Coordinator, Ruth Hooten did a tremendous job lining up a hard-working volunteer team. Everything from parking to scoring went smoothly. Huge thanks to Anne Lamoriello, Mary Marshall, Laura Derick, Lydia and Torey Neusch, Claire Smith, Debi Barka and Dawn Marier for their awesome volunteer efforts. We also send out a big thank you to everyone else who pitched in to take down the arena at days end. A special note of thanks goes to Sue and Bob Yianakopolos for generously donating the use of Oak Rise Farm for the show. We look forward to seeing everyone at Oak Rise again at our Summer Dressage Show on June 27th. Spring Fling Show Results
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