2020 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, Virtual and FREE

First Level Test 1 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 April Woodward Everybody Talks

First Level Test 2 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Cassandra Hummert Flower 2 April Woodward Everybody Talks

Second Level Test 2 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Agatha Smithers Fizzical Therapy

Second Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, (C) Vogel - R,

1 Agatha Smithers Fizzical Therapy

Third Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, (C) Vogel - R,

1 Megan Barnhizer Fascination Starr

Dressage Seat Equitation (C) Vogel - R, 1 Agatha Smithers 1 Pam White Fizzical Therapy Flash in the Knight

(C) Vogel - R, 1 Rachel Lomurno Dow Jones 61.034%

64.000% 62.571%

59.756%

61.905%

64.625%

76.000% 70.000%

60.227% Western-Intro Level Test 2 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Rachel Lomurno Dow Jones 61.389%

Western-Intro Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Hannah Powalie Niko's Purple 2 Jennifer Cooper Dow Jones 62.500% 59.500%

Western Intro Level Test 4 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Judy Jacobsen Lady's Couragous Champ 2 Jennifer Cooper Dow Jones 3 Hannah Powalie Niko's Purple 67.619% 64.048% 61.667%

Western Basic Level Test 4 1 Judy Jacobsen Lady's Couragous Champ 65.200%

USEA Eventing - Beginner Novice Test B Western Intro Level Test 1

1 Erica Kish My Pal Val

USEA Eventing - Novice Test A (C) Vogel - R, 1 Erica Kish My Pal Val

USDF Freestyle, Second Level 2019 (C) Vogel - R, Sarah Freeman Worth the Wait 58.500%

60.476%

0.000%

Jean Kraus Named USDF's 2020 Volunteer of the Year Honoree

Lexington, KY The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that Jean Kraus, of Fulton, MO, has been

selected as USDF’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year honoree. Members recognized with this honor have demonstrated exceptional commitment towards carrying out USDF's mission, through consistent and cumulative volunteer activities. As this year’s honoree, Jean will be presented with a perpetual trophy, established by Lisa Gorretta, which is on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. She will also receive a “keeper” trophy and be featured in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection. In addition to being a Registered Technical Delegate (TD), Jean also holds advanced degrees in Counseling Psychology and Information Science. This education has provided Jean with tools that she has applied to the development of education programs for TDs, including course curriculum for TD and Pony Measurement clinics and online learning modules and resources. Jean also currently serves as USDF Technical Delegates Committee Chair, is a member of the USDF Licensed Officials Education Task Force and Regional Championships Committee, and serves on the USDF Rules Advisory Working Group and the Licensed Officials Working Group of the United States Equestrian Federation Dressage Sport Committee. According to Jean, her role as a teacher, being a tenured professor of Equestrian Studies at William Woods University, permeates everything she does as a TD, evidenced by her mission to promote positive learning and spark the student’s interest in and pursuit of lifelong learning and its application in her development of TD education. USDF President Lisa Gorretta commented, “Jean is a perfect choice for this important recognition of national service. She serves not only as a committee chair, but as an integral member of several other committees and working groups, always saying ‘yes’ when asked. Jean brings energy and enthusiasm to every challenge she takes on and encourages both new and seasoned volunteers to work with her in accomplishing the tasks. She seamlessly transitions between her professional life as a college professor and an educator in the field for us and we are very lucky to have her.” For more information about the USDF visit www.usdf.org. NODA News 2020, Page 10

News and Updates from Karen Puchalsky NODA’s Dressage Foundation GMO Liaison

Virtual clinic spots to be auctioned: Would you like personal advice from Olivia LaGoy-Weltz or Sabine Schut-Kery? Here's your opportunity to gain their valuable input while supporting The Dressage Foundation (TDF). TDF has held two auctions for clinic spots with Laura Graves and Adrienne Lyle. They will be announcing soon the auction for Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Sabine Schut-Kery. To participate: TEN virtual clinic spots with each instructor will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Winners will submit videos and receive feedback from one of our country's top riders. It's that simple! Video Info: All breeds and all rider levels welcome. Your video should be no more than 15 minutes. Your video can be of a schooling session or from a competition. We recommend wearing light-colored clothing and using a light-colored saddle pad so the clinicians can see your body and leg position. The clinician will provide you with voice or written critique. TDF will connect the winning bidders to the clinicians for video submission and review. The money raised from these auctions will help TDF with operating funds (aka the hardest money to raise!). Operating funds basically keep our lights on...they help with salaries, training, postage, ribbons for the Century Club, and so on. You can imagine how needed these funds are. Here is a link to that auction: https://www.32auctions.com/ VirtualClinicSeries2 or Contact The Dressage Foundation at (402) 434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org

Upcoming Grant: Gerhard Politz Instructor Education Fund for Young Adults -to supports young adults who desire to become dressage professionals, by providing grants to attend the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25. The amount of the grants can vary depending on the need and request of the applicants, but will typically range from $500 - $1,500. Deadline for applications is January 1, 2021

NODA is a Silver Sponsor of the LUCK benefit clinic

Rides are available at time of printing. See page 13 for clinic details & other clinic sponsors

November 14 and 15

Topline Stables at Walden Space Available

NODA is a Silver Sponsor, LUCK, Jennifer Sappington Truett Benefit Clinic - Sponsoring LUCK riders

LUCK was founded in 2016 to provide an outlet for able bodied teens and pre-teens. Students are provided transportation, three levels of horsemanship training, snacks, and occasional job opportunities. Find out more www.luck4kids.org NODA News 2020, Page 13

Alaska and our Editors Jen Cooper & Mosie Welch Wish You and Your Ponies a Happy Thanksgiving!

Alaska is a 14.2 hh, 12 year old, Welsh Cross pony loved by Mosie Welch. Alaska says to send your favorite pony pictures to Mosie-Editor@nodarider.org to be featured in the newsletter. And include your horses name, breed, age, height, owners name, and photographer for credit.