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NEW GROUP ITEM.......ADA Subsidized Clinics

WOLGANG MAY CLINIC

The Blue Creek Ranch is hosting a clinic with Wolfgang May on April 18th. The clinic will be partially subsidized by the Alamo Dressage Association (ADA). Lessons will be $45 for 45 minutes for ADA members and $70 for non ADA members. If you join ADA prior to the clinic you will be eligible for the reduced rate. ADA membership applications are available on the website www.alamodressage.org.

Wolfgang recently relocated to Texas. His biography and other information can be found at the following website: www.wolfgangmaydressage.com.

email kjltx@att.net if you would like to participate. We are located between San Antonio and Seguin.

Indian Creek Farms and the Galo family will be hosting another Chrisitian Bachinger (Spanish Riding School) clinic July 8th to 12th for a 4 day clinic!

See more here - CHRISTIAN CLINIC

If you are interested in riding with Christian, please contact Ashton ASAP as the spots will fill up fast!

EXTRAORDINARY RULE CHANGES FOR DRESSAGE

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

In January of this year, the FEI published rule changes for international dressage competitions (please see FEI Rules for Dressage Events, 23rd Edition, January 1, 2009, available on the FEI website www.fei.org).

As a result, the USEF Executive Committee has approved several extraordinary rule changes for the Dressage Division (Chapter DR) of the USEF Rule Book. These rule changes, primarily impacting saddlery and errors/penalties, are effective immediately. Some of the rule changes only affect High Performance classes; several others apply to all exhibitors in USEF/USDF-Licensed Dressage Competitions.

For more information, please visit the USEF web site at this link: http://www.usef.org/documents/rules/ruleChanges/2009/ECapproved031609.pdf.

For questions, please contact Jennifer Keeler, USEF National Director of Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org.

The ADA January Newsletter is now online - we have split it into two parts for easier download options. If you are having problems downloading the pdf version, please email us and we will forward you another version.

*Click above to download....The newsletter takes anywhere from 2 min to 20min to download depending on your internet speed.

The ADA Spring Horse Show is coming early this year, so take advantage of the ride-a-test clinic with Richard Howard on March 7 & 8 at the Stones arena. Ride a test of your choice, followed by a clinic to address problems or weak points, and then re-ride the test. As this clinic is subsidized by ADA, the cost is only $25 a ride for club members. Call Anne Stone for details and to reserve a slot : (830) 755-5417.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE ADA! We wish you a safe and and successful 2009 year!

The HDS Winter Show series is Jan 24th and 25th. Late Fees have been waived if you get your entry info into Susan Peacock before the 7th. See show bill and entry forms here - http://www.showsecretary.com/2009hds_jan.asp

The Alamo Dressage Association would like to announce the structure of our newest sub chapter, Austin Dressage Unlimited. See the exiting and new opportunities here -

The following whips are permitted for schooling only: One whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash, may be carried by the rider when mounted. One lungeing whip is permitted only when lungeing. There is no restriction on the length of whip permitted for working a horse in hand. One whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm) including lash may be carried in all classes except USEF/USDF Championships, USEF National Dressage Championships, USEF High Performance Championships, USEF High Performance qualifying and selection trials, and observation classes. (Exception: Competitors riding sidesaddle may carry a whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash, in USEF/USDF Championships.) One whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash may be carried in all qualifying classes (including NAYRC and NAJC) unless such use is otherwise prohibited by FEI or Federation rules or selection procedures for the classes. An adjustable-length whip may not be carried by a mounted rider. BOD 1/13/08 Effective 12/1/08

We have a lot of new and exciting things going on in the coming year, we hope you join us.....