LATEST NEWS!

USDF Adult Clinic with Lilo Fore and GMO Challenge
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ADA Scribe & Show Biz Clinic - February 25
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ADA Junior Benefit Schooling Show - February 26
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ADA Ride and Review with Donna Meyer, "r"
January 29, 2012
CANCELLED due to Donna's injury.  Will be rescheduled later this year.


30th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Awards Banquet
January 28, 2012
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Congratulations to Ashley Hammill for winning the 2011 USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award!

Congratulations to Carolyn Vandenberg for being elected to the USDF Executive Board as At-Large Director!

Alamo Dressage Schooling Show Championships and Holiday Open Show Results
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View show photos at www.jj-photos.com

Proposed By-law Changes
The Alamo Dressage Association Board of Directors recently reviewed the organization's by-laws and have proposed changes to the by-laws.  These changes primarily update the by-laws (for example, USEF was still referred to as AHSA!) and move some of the provisions from the by-laws to "Policies and Procedures".  This allows the board of directors more flexibility in governing the organization and responding to the changing needs of the organization.  Look for a ballot in your snail mail box soon!  Click here to see the originial by-laws and the proposed changes! Comments? Questions? Email arlenegaitan@att.net.

Junior Holiday Event!
December 17, 2011
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RFP Released for Show Manager and Assistant Show Manager
Interested in managing our recognized shows? Visit thehorse shows page!


Yoga for Riders!
December 3, 2010, 4:30pm
Come warmup on Saturday by trying Bikram Yoga with Judy and Rick Urban at the Bikram studio in the Strand Shopping Center on Huebner Road.  FMI and directions, click here!

Prize list and Entry Form now available for Schooling Show Champs and Open Holiday Schooling Show!
December 11, 2011
San Antonio Rose Palace
Click Here for Qualifying Rules
Click Here for Prize List
Click Here for Entry Form.
Click Here to see whose qualified!Qualifying extended to December 1, 2011 (may send proof of qualification with entry form).


ADA Annual Membership Meeting
November 9, 2011 - 7pm
In the Irons Equestrian Center
Click here for directions
ADA will supply tamales and tea.  Members are welcome to bring sides and desserts!
Door prizes!

ADA Educational Event...Why Does My Horse Do That?!?
Presented by Sandy Venneman, PhD
November 19 8:30-5:00
Rio Cibolo Ranch, Marion, TX
Click here for more information!

Membership Renewal Time!
Renew your membership as soon as possible to make the USDF list we send at the end of November.  Click here for application!

Call for Nominations!
The positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer are coming up for election for the 2012-2013 term. Nominations are requested by October 28, 2011 via email or regular mail (if sent regular mail must be postmarked by October 28, 2011).  Nominees must be members in good standing. Please make sure your nominee has agreed to run prior to your nomination.  Nominations need to include a short biography (for the ballots) and should be sent to:  Cheryl Harlin, ADA Secretary:   crrranch@gvtc.com or  682 N Stallion Estates, Spring Branch, TX 78070

 Timeline for elections:
1.       Nominations closed - October 28 (postmark)
2.       Ballots mailed regular mail - November 11
3.       Annual Membership meeting - November 9 (Nominees be prepared to introduce yourself!)
4.       Voting:  30 days - November 12-Dec 12 (postmark)
5.       Elections announced - December 19

Job Descriptions available at www.alamodressage.org/ADA_By-Laws.html

Volunteer Requirement Update
Have you met the 3 hour requirement for year end awards?  Click Here
to find out.  If your name isn't on the list and you have completed your hours, contact member-at-large, Jennifer Delmer at jenniferdelmer@gmail.com

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Ride for the Cure raises
over $20,000 for Susan
G. Komen for the Cure

September 10, 2011– Alamo Dressage Association hosted a Rally for the Cure event, “Ride for the Cure” Dressage Team Challenge on September 10, 2011 at the San Antonio Rose Palace in Boerne, Texas. This event raised over $20,000 for Susan G.Komen for the Cure.


28 riders of all ages and their
equine partners made up the 7 teams from south and central Texas who participated in the “Ride for the Cure”.

The Champion team (pictured above) which raised over $7,000 was Alida’s Alliance, named for their friend, Alida Darlington, who is battling cancer. Alida’s riders included team captain, Joy Alexander, who alone raised over $4,000 and won the top prize for fundraising. Other Alida riders included Mechelle Sieg, Robin Hudson and Jennifer Blank.

The Reserve Champion team was “The Liberty Belles”, who raised over $4,000, lead by team captain Karen Silvers, a breast cancer survivor herself. Karen was the second highest fundraiser, alone raising over $3,000. The other “Belles” included Karen’s daughter, Brittany, Lauren Garretson and Eden Wyker.

The third place team, Team Teton, also raised over $4,000. Teton riders included team captain, Hannah Moore, her sister Della Moore, Grace Holt and Valerie Kedroff.

The remaining teams raised over $5,000 combined. They include: “Team Campbell-Urban/In the Irons” with riders Vicki Krebsbach, Jennifer Delmer, Madeleine Ramon and Mackenzie Rivers; “Team Cadence” with riders Christine Bergeron, Kelly Bernard and Houston Jones; “Team Double D” with riders Ashley Hammill, Leslie Johnson, Catheryn Orihuela and Kristin Moore; and “The Foxhole Fillies” with riders Diane Hanrahan, Elizabeth McRae, MD, Sally Boynton and Erin Moore.

Dover Saddlery provided beautiful awards for the Champion and Reserve teams and the following sponsors provided additional awards and goodie bag items: Boerne Stage Saddlery, Morris Kaye Furs, SmartPak Equine, Forest Horse and Bridle Suite. And Rally sponsors, Home Shopping Network and Condé Nast.

The event was organized by ADA President, Arlene Gaitan. She and ADA Junior President, Kassidy Peacock, breast cancer survivor, Cindy Hall and San Antonio Komen representative, Kara Hall (pictured above), presented the awards.  Each wore a Ride for the Cure tee; artwork generously created and donated by long time ADA member and former show manager, Jay Lauver.

Rally for the Cure, ADA's partner in this event is a grass roots program to spread awareness about breast health and breast cancer in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® through volunteer organized events. Since 1996, Komen has received over $60 million from Rally events to support their mission. www.rallyforthecure.com.

Check out additional Ride for the Cure photos throughout the website! San Antonio Fall Dressage I & II Results!
Dressage I: Click here
Dressage II: Click here
Show Awards: Click here

2011 Awards Program
Click here for application and  summary of changes for 2011 and 2012!

Junior Show Results
Click Here

SAVE THE DATES!
Fall Education Programs

October 7-9 In-hand clinic with Joanie Bolton and Alfredo Hernandez.
November 19 "Why Does My Horse Do That" with Sandy Venneman, PhD
Click here for more information!

ADA Yoga for Riders rescheduled for December 3rd!

Riders Start Qualifying for Schooling Show Champs! 
Riders have begun to submit their qualifying scores for the Alamo Dressage Schooling Show Championships (ASSC) to be held on December 11. Visit the Horse shows page for a list of qualifiers and instructions on how to qualify!

Qualifying Date for Schooling Show Champs extended to October 31, 2011!
Qualifying scores should be mailed (or emailed) to qualifying secretary (see rules on the Horse Shows page) with postmark by November 5th!

Announcing the ADA Schooling Show Championships Location and Date! 
Great news! The ADA Schooling Show Championships will be held December 11, 2011 at the San Antonio Rose Palace. Experience  championship competition without the championship price tag! Visit the Horse Shows page for qualifying rules.  Members and non-members can compete and scores can be earned at ANY schooling show! Qualifying year extended to October 31st!  Qualifying scores should be mailed (or emailed) with postmark by November 5th!

Instructor and Trainer page now on- line!
Click here!

Spring shows a great success!  Visit the Horse Show page for results!

  
Don't forget! Volunteer Requirement for ADA Awards
ADA is a volunteer run organization that is dedicated to providing opportunities to its members. To encourage members to participate we have added a volunteer requirement to be eligible for year end awards. This is a great opportunity to give back to the club.  In order to be eligible for the year end awards ADA will now require 3 hours of volunteer service. This must be done during the current awards year (1/1/11-12/1/11).Volunteer hours after 12/1/11 will count towards the 2011 award year. This may be done by the competitor or someone else appointed by the competitor in their stead. These hours may include 3 hours of volunteer time at ADA horse shows, clinics or other club sponsored events. These hours may also be completed by getting sponsorships and/or ads for the club. Each $50 worth of sponsorship and/or ads is equal to1 volunteer hour.

 

The Alamo Dressage Association (ADA) is a nonprofit Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF).  Members of ADA also become Group Members of USDF.
 
For information on membership, contact our Membership Chairperson, Linda Pedde at linda@pedde.com or download our membership form by clicking here.To download a copy of our newsletter, The Stall Street Journal, click here.