We have quite a few things for you in 2012.

In march we plan to have another Matt McLaughlin clinic. contact Melyni  Melyni@ntelos.net

May 12th is a ShenVADA sschooling show- contact is Anita Scrugg; horse@shentel.net

June 2nd is a Shen-VADA/VADA-CH Fix-a-test with Janine Malone. Contact is Nancy Lowey, nlowey@rocketmail.com

June 3rd is the VADA-CH schooling Dressage show, Judge Helen George. Contact is Melyni Worth, Melyni@ntelos.net

June 30th is the schooling Horse trials and Dressage show. contact Penny Ross for details or got to VAHorsetrials.com and look under Spring Fest.

Spet 15th- ShenVADA Social day at CCS, trail riding, X-C schooling, show jumping, and a picnic. Contact Melyni Worth

Hope to see you at some of these events.

AG, BN & N, T/N Horse Trials , Combined Tests & Dressage Schooling Show
Sunday Nov 7th , 2010

Show Host: Melyni Worth

Judge: TBA

Send Entries: Ross’, 1350 Decatur RD, Fairfield, Va. 24435?540.348.1152 or contact us via email

1. All divisions of HT AG/BN/N = $52.00, All Divisions of CT =$48.00. AG – T. Save $5.00 “Special Fees” – Enter Two consecutive levels, same horse/rider, immediate “family” discount (e.g. mother/daughter, sisters, father/daughter, Pony Club and 4-H with membership card. One $5.00 discount per entry.

1a) Horse Trials : New 2010 Eventing Dressage Test. Advance Green, 12 XC type fences in open field Max: 18″ – 2′ . Beginner Novice, 12 XC type fences, in open fence, Max height 2’7″. Novice 10 – 13 open fields, Max 2’11″. Training/Novice division: Training level Dressage test, mixture 10 – 13 Novice & Training level Heights

2a) Combined Tests – New 2010 Eventing Dressage Tests. Green, 2) Advanced Green 3) Beginner Novice, 4) Novice 5) ON, 6) Training 7) OT, 8) Preliminary. 9) OP, All dressage tests will be ridden in a small arena 10) Intermediate tests ridden in a standard arena. b.) Draw checks to VHT-CCS c) Refunds (must be in writing, faxed or e-mail): Before closing date all, after CD: NONE

NO shows- no credit, no refund. Post entries available when scratches occur. d) Negative Coggins required within 12 months.

2. All Dressage Show Entries=$21.00. USEF 2007 DRESSAGE TESTS . Prix Caprilli Tests & Freestyle Tests = $18.00 Same “Special Fees” apply for dressage as for CT. 2007 USEF/USDF Dressage Tests: Intro/Training/First 1 ridden in a small arena. Frist 2 and above standard arena. NEW USEA 2010 Eventing Tests, your choice of test (BN – I) Entries will be split or combined, should entries warrant. All tests to be ridden in small arena.

3. Tentative Time Schedule: 8am HT & CT Dressage, 10am Stadium, 11:0 XC, 1pm Dressage Only

4. Awards: 6 Ribbons in CT & Dressage.

5. Starting times: available on http://www.vahorsetrials.com/. Thursday before or by phone 6pm – 9pm only

6. Stabling: Limited call ahead first come first gets a stall.

7. Directions: Cedar Creek Farm is located North of Staunton. From South; take I-81 to exit 225 sign posted Woodrow Wilson Parkway aka 275 W, take 275W go to 3rd intersection. Take a right on Shutterlee Mill Rd, stable is on the right about 1 mile. Look for BIG barn down in the Valley on right. Sign post on Rd turns to gravel. From North; take I-81 S to Exit 225 follow directions above. From East I-64 to I-81, go North to exit 225. Follow as above.

8. Dress: casual, must be neat and tidy with boots, breeches ASTM approved hardhat, body protecting vest & medical armbands (available at show) for all jumping phases.

9. All Dogs must be on leash. Concessions available.

10. Level requirements: Horse Trial & Combined Tests Dressage and jumping heights:

Green: Walk/trot – 2007 Intro B, Jumps Max 2′. 6 – 8 cross rails simple changes of direction.

Advance Green: 2010 BN Test B, jumps 2′- 2’6″ verticals and small gates 6-8 obstacles.

BN: 2010 BN Test B , jumps Max. 2’6″.

Novice Jr/SR: 2010 Novice Test A, jumps Max. 2’11″.

ON: 2010 Novice Test B, jumps Max. 2’11″.

TN ( HT ONLY) – 2010 Training Level Dressage test A Mixture of N & T heights

T CT Jr/Sr: 2010 Training Test A, jumps Max. 3’3″.

OT CT 2010 Training Test B, jumps Max. 3’3″.

P: 2010 Preliminary Test A, jumps Max. 3’7″.

OP: 2010 Preliminary Test B , jumps Max 3’7″.

October 24th- Student Horse Show-  at RWP  9am to 1pm

For more info on the activities of RWP, to volunteer to help please contact Debbie Winters  <Dwintersw@aol.com>

August 15- Leadership Workshop- Louis Woods.

July 25th- Open Horse Show– at CCS

For more info on the activities of RWP, to volunteer to help please contact Debbie Winters  <Dwintersw@aol.com>

June 20-  Special Olympics Area 5 Equestrian Competition
At RWP 9am to 1pm

For more info on the activities of RWP, to volunteer to help please contact Debbie Winters  <Dwintersw@aol.com>

March 21st- Ttouch clinic- 12:30 to 4:00pm?

For more info on the activities of RWP, to volunteer to help please contact Debbie Winters  <Dwintersw@aol.com>

Matt McLaughlin

Matt McLaughlin teaches Melyni and Xavoy

Dressage Clinic Feb 19/20/21st

Matt will be conducting a 3 day clinic at Cedar Creek Stables
Limited spaces available.    Cost $100 per session.

Stabling available at $30.00 per day . Bedding included, but not hay.

Contact Melyni Worth at melyni@ntelos.net or  call 540-294-3003

Please include name of rider, name of horse, number of sessions wanted, and whether or not you would like a stall.  Also email address and/or phone number we can contact you on.

Matt McLaughlin Bio

Matt McLaughlin studied primarily under Chuck Grant, USDF Hall of Fame member and recognized father of American Dressage. As a working student he not only furthered his dressage riding skills, but also learned the art of training horses in haute école for exhibition riding/performances. Matt spent the next seven years as the Principal Rider, Head Rider, and eventually Head Trainer for the Royal Lipizzaner Stallion Show where he trained as many as 16 stallions and riders for the daily performances all over North America, Europe, and Australia as well as performing his own high-energy solo acts. He has successfully trained horses through Grand Prix which have gone on to compete nationally and internationally as well as multiple horses finished in haute école including Capriole, Courbette and Levade. His dedication to the training of horse and rider is based on his system of horsemanship that integrates classical principles of dressage and Natural Horsemanship techniques with a focus on controllability of the mount.
http://www.matt-mclaughlin.com/about.php

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We have a return of Matt McLaughlin to CCS to teach a dressage clinic  Nov 27-28 and 29.

Lessons are $100 per participant.

Please let Melyni know if you wish to ride, which days etc.

Matt is well know by now, but if you need more details please contact Melyni.

Melyni@ntelos.net

You are invited to a clinic with Scott Keach at Cedar Creek Stables.  Scott is new(ish) to the USA, he has ridden in Australian team Seoul Olympic games, member bronze medal 3DE team world championships. Twice Australian 3DE champion, 4 times Aust young rider champion.  Twice 2nd South Australian showjumping championships. Also riding grand prix in the US.

The purpose is to introduce Scott to USA riders and eventers. Thus Scott is willing to do this clinic at a vastly reduced price so that you can meet him and get to know him and his methods. We are offering it for $25.00 per rider/horse combo.

Weather permitting the clinic is scheduled for Weds. Nov. 4th at 1:00 pm. We will try and split the horses into suitable groups by level/experience, jumping both stadium and X-C, so they’ will be using the jump ring and the X-C course which is on the low side.

So if you are interested in meeting Scott and having a lesson with him, please contact Melyni, Melyni@ntelos.net  and let her know your level of experience (horse and rider) and make a space in your calendar for Weds Nov 4th.

Keep an eye on the weather!  Hope to see you there.

YOurs

MW