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awards from the NFDA Spring Series! Thank you Jill and Shantel, for selecting such great awards and ribbons! The champions took home beautiful new bridles and everyone got lovely ribbons for all their hard work and cookies for the ponies. Lunch was provided by "Team Ravenwood". Thank you Chris and Dale Dunn, as well as John Cobb and Christina Metcalf, for braving the heat and the grill, making sure we had delicious lunch options! It was wonderful to see you all! I was so pleased to see such great participation, celebration, and appreciation from everyone who attended. We are a fun group of people who love our horses, we appreciate learning, and we take advantage of the opportunities in our community to continue to grow with our horses. This event was attended by new members as well as those more seasoned. We had Open riders, AA, and Jr riders alike. Many board members helped to ensure that we had plenty of hands on deck! Thank you all so very much (and I am sure I forgot to thank someone ... so I apologize) for helping make this weekend such a fun, successful, memorable event! Believe it or not, its time to start the nomination process for officers/ members for the 2013 board. Please don't hold back! Think of a way that you might be able to help the club. Even if its not as a board member, we will never turn down those who want to help and learn more about what it takes to make this thing

THE NORTHEAST FLOR ID A D RESSAGE ASSOCIAT ION IS A GROUP ME MBER O RGAN IZATION O F THE UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERAT ION

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Somehow thank you doesn't seem like it quite captures the appreciation and deep gratitude I feel toward everyone who helped make the Summer Member Event, Clinic, Tack Sale and Spring Series Awards Luncheon such a HUGE success... and SO much FUN!!! It was wonderful to see so many NFDA members both riding and auditing! Agnes Billington was a wonderful clinician and it was a treat to get a fresh perspective, hear her thoughts, and understand better what she sees as a judge in the arena. Between the lessons and the clinician's talk we all learned a great deal. The setting could not have been better! Thank you so much to the Double Bridges HOA and, in particular, Lynnette Wadsworth, Art and Denise Moxon, and Pat and Tom Baker for assuring the facility was in tip top condition for all the rides from start to finish. It was a hot weekend but many of us hopped in Lynnette's pool to cool off which was an additional treat! The sound system was PERFECT; we were all able to hear what Agnes was saying loud and clear which made auditing all the more educational. Thank you, Cindy, for allowing us to use the system all weekend. Special thank you to LeaAnn Rogers with Borne Saddlery for assisting many of the riders with their saddles making sure all were fitting correctly and the horses were happy during rides. So many members were able to collect

tick. Feel free to reach out via phone or e-mail to myself or any other board member for more information. I hope that everyone is gearing up for the Fall Series. We have some new, fun, and exciting classes including a combined test in September, Double Qualifier in October, and Championships in November! We have great judges and I hope to see all of you there! Thank you all for making summer 2012 a fun one!!! See you on the Centerline! ~Kate

How the Mind...can

play tricks on what we eat! While the food choices are endless in a no-animal product world, the misconception of regular foods we used to eat and the modified versions tend to change the way we perceive vegan foods. How do you look at your vegan food? What do you think about before you take a bite of a hamburger, a taco, a chicken sandwich or even ice cream? Do you know that your mind tricks your taste buds and expectation of the sultry taste of the food you are about to consume? Ground beef has fat which binds the burger together, but what about vegan burgers? How is that going to taste? Dont think of your food as something you ate previously, instead approach new ideas and experiences with an open mind and great expectation. Vegan burgers are comprised of many different ingredients and can be dressed with a bit of imagination. Burgers can be made from portabella mushrooms, red lentils, and beets with oatmeal, garbanzo beans, or black beans. The best part about making a burger is that you can interchange ingredients and it is up to you to produce a delectable meal. Now that you have the ultimate ingredients that you mixed together and shaped, then cook it with the upmost care while dressing your Cuban roll or sprouted wheat bread with alfalfa sprouts, spinach, kale, tomatoes, onion, asparagus, cucumber, avocado or anything that is yummy and then lay the scrumptious patty upon the bed of colors raying from the vegetables and spreads. Now, you are able to wrap your masterpiece of goodness in a neat closed package of bread and while you draw it up to your mouth, open your mind, close your eyes and know you are eating a sandwich that is not only good but good for you. The first bite of your work of art is going to flood your senses with a rainbow of taste. The grill is your best friend for a great patty. Leave the patties frozen until you are ready to cook them. Preheat the grill and brush patties with regular olive oil (Not EVOO). Place the patties on the grill and allow them to sear (brown) on one side before turning. Cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. IF you are using a patty that could crumble, use a mesh basket or lay foil down on the grill. Add your favorite toppings. In veggie patties, adding Arrowroot powder allows the ingredients to bind and firms up the patties, keeping them from falling apart. Use 2 teaspoons per six patties. After shaping the patties, refrigerate them for 30 minutes before cooking. Beans are a nutritious foundation for your veggie burger. Although any kind of bean can be used, black beans are a popular choice for many recipes. Black beans are a nutritional powerhouse with 140 calories, 6 g of dietary fiber and 7 g of protein per 1/2 cup serving. The high fiber content of the beans will help keep you full for a longer period of time, stabilize blood sugar levels and help lower your cholesterol. Other beans you can experiment with include garbanzo, kidney and pinto. Many veggie burgers include a whole grain like oats, brown rice or quinoa. All of these options are high in heart-healthy fiber. Like beans, whole grains can improve cholesterol, keep you full and stabilize your blood sugar. Quinoa, a food native to the Andes, is a particularly unique grain to include in your veggie burgers. It is the only plant-based grain that is a complete protein and is a good choice if you are allergic to gluten. One 1/2 cup serving contains 127 calories, 2 g of fiber and 4.5 g of protein and Quinoa contains B vitamins that calm your nerves, improves your complexion and regulates your hormones. In your supermarket, a couple brands to try: Gardenburger Veggie Medley patty with 0mg Cholesterol, 3g Protein Gardenburger Black Bean Chipotle patty with 0mg Cholesterol, 5g Protein. Out at restaurants you do have a choice. Moes has a great selection of Mexican food; the beans do not contain lard. Loving Hut has a lot of variety to choose from their menu, Johnny Rockets, Red Robin and Dennys have vegan burgers, just order them without cheese. European Street offers cashew cheese selections like Merrymaking Salad or Raw Rueben and Sunshine Sandwich. For pizza, Papa Johns offers vegan dough and sauce, Little Ceasars regular Crazy bread is vegan along with Mellow Mushrooms delec-

By Maria Barton
table Veg Out pizza is gluten free and ingredients can be added or subtracted for a specialty pizza that you will want more of. If you need fast food, you can veganize the bean burrito and Mexican pizza at Taco Bell by ordering them without meat and cheese. You can order the veggie sub at Subway on Italian bread without cheese, or at Quizno's on white or wheat bread with guacamole but minus the cheese and vinaigrette dressing then buy a package of Tofurkey or tempeh and add it to your sub. All ethnic foods like Indian, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian, Mexican and Italian. They have tons of veggie options. There's Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese foods, too. Ask them to cook it WITHOUT fish/oyster sauce and just sub-

stitute tofu for the meat.

Any product that is pre-packaged is difficult to determine what the ingredients are. An easy homemade taco seasoning can be made by combining in a bowl 1 tablespoon chili powder, teaspoon garlic powder, teaspoon onion powder, teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, teaspoon dried oregano, teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon raw sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper. Once you have all these ingredients together, they can be stored in a cool place or used on vegan chik strips, vegan chik scaloppini, or vegan patties for that Mexican zing flavor. Last thoughts: Read your ingredients on packaged foods. Be mindful of items described as whey, egg, egg whites, or statements saying may contain milk in the list of ingredients. Never feel bad when asking your restaurant server for omissions or substitutions. You may be surprised at the different foods you can eat that are Vegan.
Maria Barton is a long time resident of Jacksonville, FL. She is actively involved with volunteering her time. Youll catch her at a NFDA show, helping her sister-in-law, Heather Rodney.

Interest

BOOKS
A General System of Horsemanship -William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle Academic Equitation -General Decarpentry Advanced Techniques of Riding - German National Federation Principles of Riding - German National Federation Basic Training of the Young Horse -Reiner Klimke Biomechanical Riding and Dressage: A Rider's Atlas - Dr. Nancy Nicholson Dressage in Harmony - Walter Zettl Dressage: A Guideline for Riders and Judges - Wolfgang Niggli Ecole de Cavalerie - Francois de la Gueriniere Practical Dressage Manual - Colonel Bengt Ljungquist

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Real Life Dressage - Carl Hester and Polly Ellisond Riding Logic -Wilhelm Museler The Art of Training - Hans von Blixen-Finecke The Basics - K.A. von Ziegner The Classical Rider - Sylvia Loch The Complete Training of Horse and Rider -Colonel Alois Podhajski The Dynamic Horse - Johann Hinnemann and Coby van Baalen The Dynamic Horse: A Biomechanical Guide to Equine Movement and Performance - Dr. Hilary Clayton The Gymnasium of the Horse -Gustav Steinbrecht The View From C -Dr. Dietmar Specht The Way to Perfect Horsmanship -Udo Burger Tug of War: Classical versus "Modern" Dressage - Gerd Heuschmann
Most, if not all, can be found on Amazon.com.

The 2012 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention, presented by SmartPak, will be in New Orleans, LA December 5 through December 8, 2012. The host hotel is Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, located at 500 Canal Street in the French Quarter.

NFDA will be represented by Heather Rodney, our current Board Secretary and Newsletter Editor, as the GMO Delegate this year. Heather will be attending delegate, regional and open committee meetings during her stay. As well, NFDA has submitted their application to be considered for a USDF Newsletter Award this year. Winners will be announced and recognized at the Masquerade Gala on Saturday evening, and featured in the USDF Yearbook, chronicling the year in review. Januarys newsletter will be FULL of details, pictures and Heathers experience at the USDF National Convention and Symposium. Make sure to check it out!

Online Registration and Payment Processing is now available through the NFDA website
We are happy to announce that online registration and payment processing is available for the following Association activities.

Schooling Shows Initial Membership Annual Membership Renewal Special Events NFDA Logo Gear Payments will be processed through our PayPal account, which will require you to set up a user account with them. Once you have an account, you may use a PayPal account or the credit card of your choice to make payment. Please visit the website to view these new options:

Schooling Shows: http://www.nfladressage.org/-new--on-line---schooling-showentry-form.html Initial Membership: http://www.nfladressage.org/membership-application-renewal-2012.html Annual Membership Renewal (same as above): http://www.nfladressage.org/ membership-application--renewal-2012.html Special Events: http://www.nfladressage.org/social-events.html NFDA Logo Gear: http://www.nfladressage.org/nfda-gear.html

NORTHEAST FLORIDA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION SPRING SERIES 2012

Introductory Adult Amateur
Champion: Reserve Champion: Third: Fourth: Lisa Beardsley Anne Cordes Lisa Beardsley Terry Martin Cool Man Shade Tattersall Virtuoso Toniano 66.773% 66.395% 64.375% 63.749%

Introductory Open
Champion: Linda Dennis Majjur 65.166%

Training Adult Amateur

Champion: Reserve Champion: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Lisa Beardsley Michelle Velasco Sandi Lucas Karen Putzke Barbara Turner Sassy JR Charismoe Peron's Paris Chip's Ahoy And A Nod 67.457% 66.830% 61.892% 61.630% 60.733%

Training Junior
Champion: Reserve Champion: Lizzy Hudson Emily Merritt Justin Time Noah 70.640% 62.709%

Training Open
Champion: Reserve Champion: Maggie Selbert Scheryl Smith Braveheart Hypnotica 67.409% 61.301%

First Adult Amateur

Champion: Debbie McNally Londontowne 61.560%

We need YOU! Nominations are now being accepted for the following positions: President Vice President Secretary (Recording) Treasurer Board Member at Large (2 open positions) Bring your talent and time to NFDA! We are a great group and are made stronger by the leadership qualities each one of us possess! Nominations are due by September 15th. Please forward a summary of your experience and skills to sec@nfladressage.org. Ballots will be created and forwarded in the October newsletter for voting. The installation of the new board will commence at the end of the year awards ceremony. Please consult the by-laws of NFDA, found here http:// www.nfladressage.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/10780102/ oct2011bylaws.pdf for definitions of each position and requirements of the board. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any current board members.
NOTE: Current officers have agreed to stay on in their current capacity unless other members wish to run.

NEW!!! Coming in the September, 2012 Newsletter, we will have a new column! Carolyn is a vet tech, dear friend and also one of the co-founders of the horse rescue in the Virgin Islands. Send in your questions to honeytreebee@yahoo.com and watch this page each month for answers!!

VooDoo HANDS.....
to your horse through this rein by taking and releasing. It does not have to be big and noticeable. Soft is the key word. Always ask yourself Can I soften the inside rein? It takes two to pull, so if you You put your right hand in. feel like your horse is leaning and pulling on you it may be You put your right hand you who is doing it. Not him. out. You put your right hand in, and you shake it Periodically do a big release of the reins for a very short second. all about. You do the hokey This is also a test to see if your pokey and you turn yourself horse is carrying himself. around. Thats what its all Always keep your hands in front of your saddle pads. about! When your hands reach your lap One key ingredient to consistent they get stuck in the vortex and contact with your horse is good, never leave. stable and quiet hands. Much Rein length. If your reins are easier said than done! Hands flapping in the air like a free creep up...creep down...creep out bird, shorten them. You are not sideways and end up at times be- riding western pleasure. You hind the saddle. HUH??!! may have to adjust them for each How did you end up there left gait. As I move up in gaits I have hand?? Bad hand! to shorten my reins and also as I warm up the reins become shortQuick Tips: er and shorter and my horse beMake your outside hand into a comes more compact. fist and plant it into your Work with someone on the horses neck. Work on this by ground. This helps a lot. Someworking on a figure 8. Each time times you become so focused you get to the center to change you forget about your hands. direction, change your outside I hope these tips give you a great hand. As you become more stastart to those bad voodoo hands ble you can start to wean yourthat seem they have a mind of self off this but never be afraid their own. In time and with conto revert back to it. sistent work, you will tame Never let your inside rein bethem. Good luck and ride safe. come stagnant. Always talk BAD hands...outside is flexing at the wrist and is giving contact away.

Rein length is too long. This rider has no where to go now and the contact has been compromised and is in her lap. Correct, consistent contact. The hands are in front of the saddle and both inside and outside reins are following with the horses movement.

Julie Quintrall is an adult amateur rider, currently training with Maria and Baudoin Hallet of Hallet Training in Citra, FL.

The Official NFDA Store is NOW OPEN!

Introducing our first item the NFDA Hat! Be proud and share your Association LOVE by wearing this very comfortable, durable cap. Great for days when the sun is beating down at the barn, hiding that lovely helmet hair (we ALL get it!!! HAHAHAHA) and showing your NFDA Spirit! Cost: $12/each (+$5/shipping)

NFDA Store

You can purchase a hat on our website!

http://www.nfladressage.org/nfda-gear.html

New Items will be coming shortly! Check next months newsletter for details!

SERVICES Personalized, bead embroidered stock pins. You pick the picture and colorsI do the rest. Starting at $30. Heather Rodney rprincess73@yahoo.com or 904-2942563. 17" adjustable tree king saddle, with new billets, am asking $950 firm. The seat rides larger than 17". Contact Michelle Velasco at sun-vetmc@gmail.com.

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AD DEADLINE: Payment and/or order must be received by 25th of preceding month. QUESTIONS: Heather Rodney (904) 294-2563 cell or rprincess73@yahoo.com. CLASSIFIED AD RATES NFDA members: First 50 words free (email to Rprincess73@yahoo.com by 25th). Additional words at 5 cents per word. Payment must accompany order for ads over 50 words. Non-members: 5 cents per word. Payment must accompany order. Note: Classified ads run for 2 months (see months listed in brackets at the end of your ad). To renew, notify us by email to rprincess73@yahoo.com by the 25th of the preceding month (e.g., Jan 25 for Feb issue).

13 yr., gray, registered American Warmblood mare for sale. She is qualified through 2nd Level, trained through third. APPAREL Perfect for an AA or junior rider. Must 9 1/2 Petrie Dressage Boots. Style Sell! $3500. Call 3000. These boots are barely broLea at 229-251ken in. Sell new for $547. Will sell 3310.

for $250. Jill Morris onthebit@morrisholdings.com TACK 17.5 Passier Antares Dressage Saddle Medium tree, very good condition. Does have a few surface scratches from a barn cat. E-mail for pics. $800 Jill Morris onthebit@morrisholdngs.com 17 Wintec Isabell with CAIR. Sold with Medium gullet plate. Saddle only used maybe 2 dozen times. Excellent condition. $650 Jill Morris onthebit@morrisholdings.com Horses

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DISPLAY AD RATES: Two sizes only 17.5 TouBusiness card size (3.5"x2"): louse Aachen $10 / month. $120 for 12 issues Dressage SadFull page: $45 / month or dleMedium annual rate $450 prepaid Tree. One Check must accompany scratch on order cantle. $500 Ads must be submitted in OBO. Heather Rodney rprinelectronic format to rprincess73@yahoo.com cess73@yahoo.com SPONSOR ADS: Businesses that offer NFDA members a 10% discount get a free business-card size ad. Ad must be submitted in electronic format, and contain the words "10% Discount for NFDA Members. MAIL CHECKS TO: Heather Rodney, NFDA Ads, 804 Hickory Knolls Drive, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Make checks payable to NFDA. 18 M Amerigo Cortina Dressage Saddle4 years old. Contact Shantel Brooks 904-334-3479 or ixitellyixi@aol.com.

15 yr., 16.3h, bay Oldenburg gelding For Sale or Lease to Own (at barn) - $15k. Perfect Dressage or Hunter! Originally bred for Dressage and now has both dressage (through 3rd level) & hunter training. He was Zone 4 Final Reserve Champion in Jr Hunters and All Round Champion in all of his divisions. He is a gentle giant and a very loving horse. Perfect for beginners up to advance riders. Train with USHJA Gold Medalist- Enjoy amenities of private show facility with private lessons. Near World Golf Village in St. Augustine. Contact Susan at (904) 237-2390.

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PRESIDENT: Kate Johnson VICE PRESIDENT: Shantel Brooks TREASURER: Michelle Velasco SECRETARY: Heather Rodney Board Members: Anna Kirkpatrick Linda Holmberg Barbara Turner Carolyn Belcher Martha Moore

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2012 FALL SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES

Show Dates are: 9/15/12, 10/20/12, 11/17/12 Clay County Agricultural Center

Closing Dates: Postmarked 2 weeks prior to show Sept: Heather Stalker & TBA, Oct: Brian McMahon, & TBA, Nov: Charlotte Trentelman & TBA

October is the DOUBLE QUALIFIER!! Welcome to our 2012 Fall Schooling Show Series. NFDA is pleased to be able to offer our 2012 Fall Schooling Show Series with our new Team Competition per show!! We encourage everyone to participate as a competitor, volunteer and/or spectator. Our Series Champions will be awarded a fabulous prize and Champion Ribbons. For more information and series rules, please see the NFDA Schooling Show Series Entry Information included in this prize list. Please note that NFDA Schooling Shows will follow the USEF Dressage Competition Rules. Certain rules have been exempted - for specific exemptions, please contact the show secretary. Each competitor is responsible for knowing the rules and a complete rulebook is available on line at: www.usef.org . Good Luck and thank you for supporting our shows. NFDA SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES ENTRY INFORMATION Dressage classes are $15.00 NFDA and S.T.R.I.D.E. members/$20.00 nonmembers. Dressage-Seat Equitation is $10.00. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE FOR ANY REASON! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE. Any entry postmarked after the closing date will be charged a $25.00 late fee if your rides are scheduled. If membership for NFDA accompanies the entry, then entries will be at membership price. Please send a separate check for membership dues. DO NOT include dues with entry fees. Thank you! Stabling Fee - $35.00, Stalls will be available after 12 noon on Friday Shavings are available for purchase for $8.00 per bag. Indicate on your entry form how many bags you wish to purchase and include in your payment.) Non-stabling fee $20 (only paid if no stall is reserved) Office Fee - $15.00 Mandatory Championship Qualifying Fee - $5.00 Show grounds open at 12:00 pm on Friday afternoon. The gates will be locked prior to this time. Six ribbons in each class. High Point ribbons for Amateur, Open and Junior. Junior and Open riders will be scored and placed separately if there are two or more in a class. Intro tests may be in a small arena. ASTM approved helmets are MANDATORY for Jr. riders and strongly recommended for adults. All dogs MUST be leashed while on show grounds. Concession stand on grounds. No ride times will be assigned unless proof of negative coggins, appropriate show fees, & release have been received by show secretary by the closing date (two weeks before the show date). Ride times will be available on line at: www.nfladressage.org .

Day Show Manager Jill Amburgey Show Secretary: Steven and Jill Amburgey 657-1009, 657-1012 Email: amburgeyfamily@bellsouth.net or jillamburgey@yahoo.com NEW CLASSES ADDED! Check out the list!

SERIES RULES: You must participate in 2 of the 3 shows. 3 Scores from the same division are needed in order to be eligible. One of these scores MUST be from the highest test of your division (Intro B and Test 3 Training through 4th level). Equitation and Freestyle classes only need 2 scores for the series. Team Competition: Here are the rules! Declare your four-member team prior to the start of each show, each team member must declare which test will be used for the team competition prior to the start of the show, each team can have only one Open rider and/or Intro test ridden, the low score of each team will be dropped and the remaining three averaged; and the team with the highest average score wins. Entry fee is $20/team and team members and fees can be paid up until the start of the show. Ribbons will be awarded. Combined Test Levels: Minimum number of entries MUST be received in order for combined test classes to be held. The Cost of the combined tests: $35 for members and $45 for non members. Pre-Amoeba Test to be ridden - USDF Intro A, Stadium - Ground Poles all fences must be trotted, no cantering permitted; Beginner Amoeba: Test to be ridden - USDF Intro B, Stadium - 18"crossrails all fences must be trotted, no cantering permitted; Amoeba: Test to be ridden - USDF Intro C, Stadium - 18" verticals all fences may be trotted or cantered; Tadpole: Test to be ridden USDF Training 1, Stadium - 2': Oxers may be used, No Combinations; Frog: 2010 USEA Beginner Novice A, Stadium - 2'3": Oxers and Combinations (In and Out) may be used; Beginner Novice: 2010 USEA Beginner Novice Test B, Stadium - 2'6" - Oxers and Combinations (In and Out) may be used; Novice: 2010 USEA Novice Test A, Stadium - 3' Oxers and Combinations (In and Out); Training 2010 USEA Training Test A, Stadium - 3'3" Oxers and Combinations (In and Out); Preliminary 2010 USEA Preliminary Test A, Stadium - 3'6" - Oxers and Combinations (In and Out) Six Ribbons awarded. Dressage Suitability in Hand: This is an in hand class where the horse/ pony will be judged on conformation, manners, way of going, and overall suitability as a dressage mount. Horses may be shown on the triangle at the judges discretion. Six Ribbons awarded. Dressage Suitability Walk/Trot: This is a flat class where the horse will be judged on way of going, manners, and suitability as a dressage mount. Horses will be asked to walk and trot on the rail in both directions. Six ribbons will be awarded. Dressage Suitability Walk/Trot/Canter: This is a flat class where the horse will be judged on way of going, manners, and suitability as a dressage mount. Horses will be asked to walk, trot, and canter on the rail in both directions. Six ribbons will be awarded. Class Limitations: Horses and ponies may only enter a certain number of riding classes per the NFDA rules. Horses may enter one combined test and an additional dressage test for a total of three rides. Suitability (In hand and riding) classes are not subject to this rule. Please email the show secretary if you have questions. Jump heights will be set for a specific time frame. It is the responsibility of the rider to complete their stadium course within the published time frames. Fence heights will NOT vary from published times. No refunds are issued for any reason once closing date is reached. Other classes: NFDA is offering Western Dressage TOC, Para-Equestrian TOC and USEA TOC classes this Fall. IF you are entering one of these classes, PLEASE bring multiple copies of the test you will be riding (for the judge). Information can be found on the following websites: Western Dressage: http://westerndressageassociation.org/get-involved/western-dressagerules-tests/ Para-Equestrian: http://uspea.org/?page_id=109 USEA Tests: http://useventing.com/competitions.php?section=dressage

Closing Date : 2 weeks prior to show ONE HORSE/ONE RIDER PER ENTRY FORM NO RIDE TIMES ASSIGNED WTIHOUT ENTRY FEES & PROOF OF NEGATIVE COGGINS BY THE CLOSING DATE! Circle which show you are entering: 9/15/12 10/20/12 11/17/12 Circle the appropriate status: Amateur Open (Professional) Junior Rider (18 and under) Rider:____________________________________________________________ Horse:_________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________City:_____________State:_____Zip:_______ Phone: ______________________________________Owners Name:_________________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________

2012 Fall Schooling Show Series Show Entry Form

CLASS SCHEDULE: (Please circle desired classes below) PLEASE READ CLASS SPECIFICATIONS Dressage Seat Equitation Dressage Suitability In Hand Dressage Suitability Walk/Trot Dressage Suitability Walk/Trot/Canter Combined Test Entry (descriptions can be found in class specifications) Pre-Amoeba Beginner Amoeba Amoeba Tadpole Frog Beginner Novice Novice Training Preliminary Introductory: Test A Test B Test C Test BQ Training Level: Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 3Q First Level: Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 3Q Second Level: Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 3Q Third Level: Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 3Q Fourth Level: Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 3Q List Test above Fourth Level / Musical Freestyle: ______________________________________ Championship Qualifying Class:(must be highest test in a Level except Introductory where the test will be B select the Q from the above list). ________ # of NFDA Dressage classes x $15 (mem) or $20 (non-mem) $_________ Dressage Equitation and Suitability Classes $10.00 each $_________ Combined Test Entry $35 (members) or $45 (non-members) $_________ Office Fee (mandatory) $15.00: $__15.00__ Grounds Fee: $20.00 per horse (no grounds fee if stall purchased) $_________ Championship Qualifying Fee ($5.00) $_________ Stabling: $35 $_________ Shavings: $8 per bag X __________ bags $_________ Late Fee: $15 (added by secretary) $_________ Team Entry Fee $20 $_________ Total Amount Enclosed: (Payable to NFDA): $_________ Please stable me with:_______________________________________(list barn, trainer or other rider) Yes, I would like to earn my volunteer points by volunteering this show as a: ______________________________________________________________________________________ (List ring set up/tear down, ring steward, scorer, scribe, runner, etc) Please list any special requests: ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

List your team members and riding level of each: Team Name: _____________________________ 1. _________________________________ 3. ______________________________________ 2. _________________________________ 4. ______________________________________ Please send the Signed Release, Completed Entry Form, Completed Check & Current Coggins to: NFDA, c/o Steven Amburgey PO BOX 463, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Please sign and return the release below!

RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING RELEASE: I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and anyone entitled to act in my behalf, release and discharge The Northeast Florida Dressage Association, Inc., Jacksonville Equestrian Center, their owners, managers, directors, officials, agents, employees, members and volunteers from any and all claims of injury, of liabilities of any kind, illness or damage suffered by me as a result of my participation, or traveling to or from this event. Furthermore, the above named association and facility is not responsible for any person or horse stabled on the grounds prior to one hour before the official show time. I know that horseback riding is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not ride unless I am medically able. I agree to abide by the decisions of my instructor and stable officials relative to my ability to safely ride. I assume all risk associated with this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effect of weather (including high heat and humidity), conditions of the stable property, all such risk being known and appreciated by me. I realize that riding is strenuous and requires proper training. I hereby certify that I am in such physical condition and good health. WARNING Under Florida Law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities from the inherent risks of equine activities. Signed: Participant: ___________________________________________ Date:_________________ Jr. Riders Birth date: ________________ Legal Guardian: _______________________________________________________ (if Participant is under 18 years of age)

NFDA YEAR END AWARDS PROGRAM

1. Members of NFDA are eligible to submit scores for awards within the following guidelines: a. The awards year runs from December 1st to November 30th. You must be a member of NFDA at the time the scores are earned. b. Each horse/rider combination shall be considered as a team. c. All scores submitted MUST be from an NFDA show, schooling or recognized. d. A horse/rider combination winning a Year-End Championship at any given level and division (Junior, Adult Amateur, Vintage or Open) are eligible to compete at the same level/division the following year. It is not necessary to move up a level. However, if a rider/horse combination wins the same level and division Year-End Championship in two consecutive years, they are no longer eligible to compete at that level or division or at a lower level for a Year-End Award. The only exception is if the rider/horse team is the only one in the level/division. e. Adult Amateur, Vintage and Open riders must have earned 2 volunteer credits to qualify. Junior members need to have 1 volunteer credit. Volunteer credits must be earned by November 30 of the awards year. f. There are 4 Divisions: Junior Riders (18 and under), Adult Amateur Riders (19-49 years of age), Vintage Riders (50 years of age or older) and Open Riders (riders who meet the USEF definition of Open Rider or other riders who choose to participate in this category) Dressage Awards Program: 1) All levels will be awarded Champion through Tenth place. 2) Scores must be submitted to the Awards Chairman by December 1st. The fronts of score sheets MUST be photocopied and the following information MUST be included: horses name, rider, date, score, name of show, and judges signature. If scores are submitted by Vintage or Junior riders, the front of tests MUST reflect this (rider is to print Vintage or Junior on the form) information 3) Year-end scores will be computed as follows: Introductory through Second level: submit 6 scores from a NFDA Schooling or Recognized show. One score MUST be from the highest test from that level. Example: Training 3, First 3, Second 3 (exception Intro B will be used as the highest test for the Intro level.) The highest and lowest scores are thrown out and the remaining 4 scores are added then divided by 4 to reach the riders average score. If the rider only submits one score from the highest test and that score is the highest or lowest of all 6, that score cannot be discarded. Rider must have a minimum average score of 55% to be eligible for an award. Third through Fourth Levels: submit 5 scores from a NFDA Schooling or Recognized show. One score must be from the highest test of the level. Scores are computed the same as Intro through Second. Rider must have a minimum average score of 55% to be eligible for an award. FEI Levels: submit 3 scores from a NFDA Schooling or Recognized show. All 3 scores are used to determine the average score of the rider. Rider must have a minimum average score of 52% to be eligible for an award. Freestyles and Pas de Deux: submit 3 scores from a NFDA Schooling or Recognized show. All 3 scores are used to determine the average score of the rider(s). Freestyle awards are given with no discrimination as to age (junior, adult or vintage) or status (open vs. amateur). Rider(s) must have a minimum average score of 55% to be eligible for an award. Equitation: submit 3 scores from a NFDA Schooling or Recognized show. All 3 scores are used to determine the average score. Rider must have a minimum average score of 55% to be eligible for an award. Equitation awards are given across the levels with no discrimination as to specific levels (First through FEI) or status (open vs. amateur). There is an adult and a junior category. Rider must have a minimum average score of 55% to be eligible for an award. NORTHEAST FLORIDA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW PROGRAM RULES 1) The Northeast Florida Dressage Championships (NFDC) is organized by the NFDA, a Group Member Organization of the USDF. 2) The Championship show will be held at the last NFDA Schooling Show of the year. 3) Championship classes will be offered at each level in 3 divisions: Open, Adult Amateur and Junior Rider.

4) If there are not sufficient entries in the Upper Levels (Second, Third and Fourth Levels), The NFDC will offer a Challenge Cup for this group of riders. Riders participating in the Challenge Cup will ride the highest test of their respective level in the Challenge Cup Class and will compete against each other. Highest score will be awarded the Challenge Cup. 5) In order to qualify for the NFDC, you must be a member of the NFDA, STRIDE or SWDEA at the time qualifying scores are earned and at the time of the Championships. 6) Horse/rider combinations which have won a NFDC title may no longer compete in an NFDC competition in that division, at that level or a lower level. The only 2 exceptions are the Grand Prix level or if the year the horse/rider combination won the Championships, there was no other combination at that level. 7) To qualify for the NFDC, horse/rider combinations must earn a total of 2 qualifying scores from 2 different judges. Qualifying Scores are as follows: Intro & Training Level: Junior and Adult Amateur: 2 scores of 60% or higher, Open Riders: 2 scores of 65% or higher First Level: Junior and Adult Amateur: 2 scores of 59% or higher, Open Riders: 2 scores of 63% or higher Second Level: Junior and Adult Amateur: 2 scores of 58% or higher, Open Riders: 2 scores 61% or higher Third Level and Above: Junior and Adult Amateur: 2 scores of 57% or higher, Open Riders: 2 scores 59% or higher 8) To qualify, eligible riders must enter an official NFDC Qualifying Class at a NFDA, STRIDE or SWDEA Schooling Show. The qualifying class will be the highest test of the level. Intro Test B will be used for the Intro Level. Prior to riding in the class, riders must pay the $5.00 Qualifying Class fee to the show secretary at the time entries are made. General Qualifying Rules 1) There is no limit on the number of horses on which a rider may qualify. 2) Qualification is based on horse/rider combination. If a new rider wishes to compete with the horse at the Championships, he or she must re-qualify. 3) Whips may be carried when qualifying and tests may be read when qualifying. General Championships Rules 1) Whips MAY NOT be carried in championship tests and tests must be ridden from memory. 2) At no time during a NFDC competition may any horse entered in that Championship competition be ridden by anyone other than the rider entered in the Championship competition on that horse (exception: grooms riding on a loose rein). Further, any horse entered in a championship competition, even entered at two levels, must be ridden by the same rider throughout the competition. 3) In the event of a tie for Champion and/or Reserve Champion, the collective marks will determine first, second and/or third places. If the collective marks are equal, the tie will remain unbroken (i.e. two first places will be awarded, next third place, etc.) Ties after second place will remain unbroken. Note: In the case of a tie for Champion, prize money designated for Champion and Reserve Champion will be combined and divided equally between the two competitors. 4) Championship classes may not be split. 5) Formal attire is required by all competitors. Braiding of horse is encouraged. 6) Riders placing in a NFDC Class must be present, mounted and in full riding attire for award ceremonies. Failure, without prior permission of the competition manager, to be present and properly attired will eliminate the official score and placing and the next highest score will move up in placing. 7) The $5.00 Qualifying Fee will be held in a prize fund. All money accumulated from these fees shall be used to offset the cost of the ribbons and prizes. Revised Jan. 2012