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About the Indiana Dressage Society
Indiana Dressage Society is a 501 (c )(3) non-profit organization
Our Mission Statement :
The mission of the Indiana Dressage Society is to promote the growth and development of amateur athletes in the sport of dressage, through competition and education.
The Officers and Members of the Board of Directors extend a warm welcome to all. We are here to serve you, as members of IDS. Please feel free to contact any of us with questions, concerns and requests for additional information.
2010 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT KEN LEVY (Noblesville) kenl330@yahoo.com
VICE PRESIDENT BONNA McCUISTON (Sheridan) bonna@volte.org
SECRETARY RITA MCCLOSKEY-PAYNE (Indianapolis) rmmcclos@stvincent.org
TREASURER BARB LEVY (Noblesville) levykbkk@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP DEANNE BERTRAM (Zionsville) bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
DIRECTORS January 2009-December 2010
VICKI COFFMAN-BYE (Fishers) princessv@insightbb.com
LIZ COIT (Zionsville) liz63@mindspring.com
KATHLEEN CURRY (Carmel) currytk@aol.com
DENISE DRISCOLL (West Lafayette) denise.m.driscoll@gmail.com
CORALIE HUGHES (Coatesville) rcka@ccrtc.com
TERRY LULEY (Sheridan) housecallvet@tds.net
DIRECTORS January 2008-December 2009
SUZANNE ARTALE (Sheridan) saawrs@att.net
KATHERINE DUFF (Hagerstown) kduff@wwvremc.net
KATHI HAMMOND (Carmel) kathtim@aol.com
SARAH-JAYNE BOWERS (Westfield) sjm97@hotmail.com
ROBERT MARR (Sheridan)
ELINOR WEITH (Monticello) eweith@hotmail.com
ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
Contacts
JR/YOUNG RIDER LAUREN GRIFFIN lngriffin89@aol.com
NEWSLETTER DEANNE BERTRAM bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
BARB LEVY levykbkk@aol.com
WEBSITE RITA MCCLOSKEY PAYNE rmmcclos@stvincent.org
POINTS AND AWARDS LYNDA WEESE lyndaweese@premierdressage.com
VOLUNTEERS DENISE HENKE Henkedm2@aol.com
SCHOOLING SHOWS SUZANNE ARTALE saawrs@att.net
INDY CLASSIC & BONNA MCCUISTON bonna@volte.org
FOXTON FARM SHOWS
4-H LIASON MICHELLE SALMON mrsalmon@hotmail.com
VOLUNTEER COORD DENISE DRISCOLL denise.m.driscoll@gmail.com
Committees
EDUCATION TERRY LULEY housecallvet@tds.net
COMPETITIONS BONNA MCCUISTON bonna@volte.org
FINANCE TERRY LULEY housecallvet@tds.net
FUNDRAISING TBA
MEMBERSHIP DEANNE BERTRAM bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
NEWSLETTER DEANNE BERTRAM bluewindfarm1964@tds.net
POLICIES & PROCEDURES TERRY LULEY housecallvet@tds.net
HHF PROMOTION KATHLEEN CURRY currytk@aol.com
YEAR END AWARDS &
AWARDS CELEBRATION RITA MCCLOSKEY PAYNE rmmcclos@stvincent.org
USDF Regional Director, Region 2
Ken Levy 317-373-9589 kenl330@yahoo.com
330 North Mill Creek Road, Noblesville, IN 46062
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Centerline
as published in the June 2010 IDS Newsletter
and written by Ken Levy, IDS President
Dear Fellow IDS Members:
Will it ever stop raining? Well not permanently but just long enough for me to cut my pastures and for hay to be brought in. Also, I am hoping that the weather clears up for the Indy Dressage Classic that will be held June 12-13, 2010. Speaking of the Indy Classic, I understand that we still need volunteers for the show. Please check your schedules to see if you have some time to dedicate to the club. If you have not been up to Foxton Farms since ownership has changed, you might want to see the improvements, including the expanded schooling area. I also invite you to look carefully at the web site for the IDS sponsored or sanctioned schooling shows. We have a record number of schooling shows within Indiana and this means that you don’t have to travel far to attend a one or two day schooling show.
April is behind us and the Hoosier Horse Fair was another success for the club. We signed-up 5 members and initiated a drawing for 4 seats for the Tuesday Dressage competition at the WEG being held at the Kentucky Horse Park. In addition, Lauren Griffin had a great idea to help generate funds to aid in paying a bit towards Courtney King-Dye’s injuries when she was injured in a riding accident. Lauren and her mother Darcy made green ribbons and sold them for $1.00 each. I understand that we collected over $100.00. An interesting side note is that I was teaching a clinic in Kalamazoo, Michigan in Mid-April and the GMO, Glass-ED, who sponsored the clinic were also selling green ribbons to aid Courtney. I asked them about the ribbons and they said that some of their members were at the Hoosier Horse Fair and saw what the IDS had done and thought it was a good idea. It’s a shame that it sometimes takes a catastrophic situation to make us think clearly, but I must admit, that until Courtney’s injury, I rarely wore a helmet. I realize that it is up to each one of us to make a decision about our own safety, but I now wear a helmet at all times when on horseback. In fact, the USDF has published a statement regarding helmet wear indicating that the National Federation of Dressage strongly urges helmets to be worn when mounted. We have only one brain and I for one want to keep what little brain cells I still have functioning.
On the education front, reminder that your club is hosting the USDF Region 2 Adult Clinic this Fall. The clinic will be held on October 30-31, 2010, at Rosebud Ranch Equestrian Center in Brookston, IN. The clinician will be Olympian Charlotte Bridal-Baker. The USDF Adult Clinics are intended to provide USDF members and amateur riders affordable access to a renowned clinician in a symposium style format for maximum auditor benefit. Eight adult riders and horses, working in private sessions each day are selected to demonstrate a variety of levels, breeds, types and training issues to maximize the learning experience for auditors of all ages. A lecture will also be given. Riders are chosen by a selection committee based on guidelines set forth by USDF. These clinics are held in each of the nine USDF Regions bi-annually. Auditors may pre-register directly through USDF. The fee is $70 for members and $80 for non-members for both days or $40 for members and $45 for non-members for one day only. Walk in registration is available at a higher fee of $90 for two days or $50 for one day, regardless of membership status. Pre-registered auditors will automatically receive USDF University credits. The pre-registration deadline will be about October 16, 2010. The fee for riders is $250 plus stabling fees at each venue. Applicants must submit a short video of themselves riding the horse they intend to bring to the clinic. The rider application deadline will be September 4, 2010. For further information and updates visit the USDF website www.usdf.org and the IDS newsletter and website www.indianadressage.org.
Finally, the IDS has taken the big step of going “Green” when it comes to our newsletter. This issue of the IDS Newsletter goes totally electronic. We will print a few copies for members who must have hard copy but overall, we are now electronic. The big advantage of going electronic (beyond the cost savings) is that photographs and other entries in the newsletter can be in full color. Barb and Deanne are doing a great job with the newsletter. Send them a email and let them know what you think or what you would like to see in the next issue.
Until the next issue,
Best wishes for all "10"s
Ken
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News about Courtney King-Dye
from Assistant Director of Dressage, USEF
Dear All:
As you are aware one of our dressage riders Courtney King-Dye was in an accident; we are all keeping her in our thoughts and prayers. We have been receiving a lot of support for her and wanted to let you know a fund has been set up for her in Florida.
Please see information below:
Checks can be made out to: Courtney King-Dye Medical Assistance Fund & sent to: Evelyn O'Sullivan, 100 S.W. 7th Terrace, Boca Raton, Fla. 33486
Since this is not through USEF, I don’t have any further information. If you have any questions please contact Evelyn at pbderby@aol.com for more information. But waned to share the information to help.
Sincerely,
Jenny Van Wieren
United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.
Assistant Director of Dressage
Direct Dial: 859-225-6949
Fax: 859-231-6662
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Dear Competitors, PM Delegates and Friends,
We all have heard now about the tragic accident in which one of our nation’s top riders, Courtney King-Dye, suffered devastating brain injuries while riding without a helmet.
As a show manager, our shows cannot be the only shows to require dressage riders to wear helmets which is why I have not already done this. We need a USEF rule change to do this.
Would you support this as a USEF rule change for all riders at all shows?
I will send you the results of this poll.
In the two days since I sent out a similar questionnaire to our competition riders, I have had 155 yes votes and 16 no votes—which is an overwhelming support of this rule change.
This has not yet been submitted yet as a USEF Rule Change Proposal. This may not be perfect wording, but it is a start and it can be changed and improved upon. Please let me know what you think.
Proposed helmet rule change:
All riders at USEF-licensed dressage competitions are required to wear an ASTM/SEI-certified safety helmet with secured harness while riding on the grounds during and before competition days. Riders may perform their test in a top hat, derby or hunt hat, and may change to their performance hat at a designated location near the in-gate before their test. If they opt to change their hat for the test, they must put their safety helmet back on at the designated location with the chin strap securely fastened, immediately upon exiting the competition arena.
Thank you for your help.
Ann Genovese, GHF show manager goodhorseman@att.net
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News from our Parent Organization, United States Dressage Federation
John and Lynn Boomer Retire from The Dressage Foundation
January 19, 2010 - After managing The Dressage Foundation for over a decade, John and Lynn Boomer announced their retirement on December 31, 2009. John served as President and CEO, while Lynn held the position of Administrative Director. During their time as the management team of the Foundation, over $925,000 was given to dressage riders and groups, through Funds John and Lynn helped to establish and develop.
Reflecting on their time with the Foundation, John and Lynn said, "We think of hundreds of recipients of scholarships and grants awarded by the Foundation, which were made possible by donors to The Dressage Foundation. We applaud our distinguished Board of Directors and cadre of volunteers who have played a major role in the Foundation's success. We have loved our years at the Foundation's helm, and our hearts will continue to be with you as we enter our retirement years!"
John will continue to serve as Secretary of the Board of Directors for The Dressage Foundation. The Board also asked John to work with the new staff as Transition Consultant for six months of 2010. Cards and notes for John and Lynn can be sent to the Foundation's email at info@dressagefoundation.org or to the mailing address: 1248 O Street, Suite 732, Lincoln, NE, 68508.
Melissa Filipi and Jenny Johnson are the new staff members of The Dressage Foundation. Melissa, as Development Director, will seek out donations for current programs, assist with new programs, and raise general operating funds. As the Administrative Manager, Jenny is responsible for the daily operations of the Foundation, including grant/scholarship programs and financial records and reporting. They can be contacted at 402-434-8585 or at info@dressagefoundation.org.
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The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information, please visit, www.dressagefoundation.org.
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