ERAHC SEPT-OCT 2024 NewsBLAST |
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The Virginia Classic Show Report ERAHC’s two-day Dressage show at the Virginia Horse Center on August 21-22nd in Lexington, VA was a great success. The competition ran smoothly, we had fantastic weather, and the competitors enjoyed the show. We had a wonderful Education Day with Wayne Hipsley, Shannon Bossung, Heather Beachum, and Alfonso Doce. Wayne went into great detail with our beautiful demonstration horse owned by Sara O’Hanlon on the proportions and details of the horse’s confirmation and how that effects functionality. Shannon Bossung walked us through an interactive session with alternative health modalities to support our horses with so and so’s lovely horse. Heather Beachum guided us through mindful exercises to become more aware of how our bodies move to be more effective on the horse. Alfonso Doce worked with both Shannon and soandso’s horse on the fundamental principles of classical training which is what all else is built upon. The day was capped off with a fun Fiesta Night Dinner. Visit The VA CLASSIC WEBPAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS |
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Thank you to our Volunteers We’d like to thank all the volunteers for their time and effort at the Dressage shows at Mount Holyoke and at the Virginia Horse Center. Without our volunteers the shows would not run as smoothly as they do. We’ve had great feedback about how helpful and friendly our volunteers are with the competitors. This quality of caring is truly appreciated by them. Our volunteers in New England include Anne Schioppo, Bonnie Miller, Nicki di Filippo, Amy Schrom, Shawn Newton, Heather Ashe, Linda Ashe, Eva Morse, Eden Papuga, Angie Mastroianno, Lauren Rocco, Adina Ness, Suzanne Mente, Amy Schrom, and Denise Clark. Our volunteers in Virginia are Carol Branscome, Erica C. Knipp, Mary Smith, Teresa Callon, Lauren Rocco, Liz Tobey, Rick Rumbaugh, Rosalie Wenckoski, and Carol Denny. A special thank you goes out to Linda Denniston the Show Manager of all our shows. She not only manages the show, but she obtains the licenses, secures the dates and locations, the hiring of all staff, ordering ribbons, obtaining the special awards, organizing the prize list, and a plethora of other tasks to make these shows happen.
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Virginia Classic Open Dressage Results Show I High Score Award Winners Training Level: Kaylee Huie on Vlassic FLS with a score of 73.600% First Level: Jennifer Bensen on GF Bravado with a score of 70.185% Second Level: Denise Lennen on Roosevelt with a score of 67.024% Third Level: Hannah Schmidt on Frankie with a score of 66.375% Fourth Level: Elisa Rodrigues on Tatiana CF with a score of 65.972% FEI Level: Lynn Jendrowski on Diesel VT with a score of 70.294% High Score Riders Professional: Kaylee Huie on Vlassic FLS with a score of 73.600% Adult Amateur: Jennifer Bensen on GF Bravado with a score of 70.185% Junior/Young Rider: Mariah Lively on Range Rover with a score of 69.600% IALHA High Score Winner Carmelo XIII owned by Kelly Farmer Third Level Test 3 with a score of 56.375% |
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Virginia Classic Open Dressage Results Show II High Score Award Winners Training Level: Kaylee Huie on Vlassic FLS with a score of 76.207% First Level: Mariah Lively on Range Rover LGF with a score of 70.417% Second Level: Michelle Frazier on Luminate with a score of 66.905% Third Level: Malinda Zieke on CCS Caliwen with a score of 66.125% Fourth Level: Elisa Rodriguez on Tatiana CF with a score of 65.9725% FEI Rider: Lynn Jendrowski on Diesel VT with a score of 68.529% High Score Riders Professional: Kaylee Huie on Vlassic FLS with a score of 76.207% Adult Amateur: Jennifer Bensen on GF Bravado with a score of 72.000% Junior/Young Rider: Mariah Lively on Range Rover LG with a score of 70.417% IALHA High Score Winner Carmelo XIII owned by Kelly Farmer Third Level Test 3 with a score of 60.375% |
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ERAHC's GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING The evening kicked off with a fun wine and cheese party where lively discussions broke out about what was learned at the educational symposium. Then we all down for the Annual Membership Meeting. At the meeting, we went over the highlights of the year in review which included last year’s New England Show, the Virginia Classic Show report, hosting a Baroque Equestrian Show last September, and attending the upcoming Iberian Horse Showcase and Ibericon trade show in Ocala FL in October where many of our members will be present. We also discussed the planning stages of next year’s shows in New England and in Virginia. Susan Hart, the president, reported how the Board was working to revamp the Breed show to be more inclusive to horses that belonged to all the different registries as well as having a Breeders Showcase and Exhibition rides for those that didn’t want to compete in the regular classes. Marketing, possibly having futurity classes, and attending trade shows became the discussion of the rest of the meeting. After the meeting we had a wonderful time, enjoying the fiesta dinner where we met up with old friends and making new ones. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.
Meanwhile, we are on the road and hope to see you and make some new friends at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, Oct 17-20, 2024. |
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Board of Directors Nominations ATTENTION: Nominations for Board of Directors are open! If you would like to Nominate a candidate for a position on the ERAHC Board please email susankrupahart@proton.com by October 27th.
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SOMETHING WONDERFUL is Happening! The Iberian Horse Showcase October 17-20, 2024 World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida |
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UPCOMING EVENT NEWS Upcoming Event News ERAHC will be sponsoring educational events in Ocala, Florida at the Ibericon being held at the World Equestrian Center on October 17- 20, 2024. Please stop by our booth! ERAHC will also be attending Equine Affaire in West Springfield, Massachusetts on November 7-10, 2024. Please stop by and see us! Save these Dates in 2025 Our Show Committee is already busy planning next year’s shows. July 9-10, 2024
ERAHC New England Classic Show
Mt Holyoke Equestrian Center
So. Hadley, MA Judged by Lori Barnard; "S", VT; Willette Brown; "S", NJ Two USEF/USDF Dressage Shows open to all breeds High Score Awards given to eligible IAHLA (renew your membership to be eligible), USPRE, and USLA registered horses August 20-23, 2025
ERAHC Virginia Classic Show - Virginia Equestrian Center, Lexington, VA Two USEF/USDF Dressage Shows open to all breeds Dressage judges: Margaret Freeman "S", NC; and Brian MacMahon "S", FL With High Score Awards given to eligible IAHLA, USPRE, and USLA registered horses All-inclusive Breed show for all Andalusians, Lusitanos and Crosses. USEF/IAHLA Sanctioned Show with points available IAHLA registration not required Lite Show status which drops a lot of the extra fees All registries are welcome (ANCEE, USLA, IALHA, PREMe, FPSH, Azteca, Spanish Norman, Spanish Mustang, Iberian Warmblood, Warlander, Spanish Draft, Spanish-Portuguese, Spanish-Arab, Spanish-Anglo) Stallion Showcase Exhibition Rides Educational Symposium Day Wine & Cheese party, Fiesta dinner, a Cash-Grab Raffle, Silent Auction and more!!
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Century Club News Congratulations to Linda Denniston, for being accepted into the Century Ride Club. For those who are unfamiliar with the Century Club, horse and rider whose combined ages total 100 years or more perform a test of any level at a show and are scored by a dressage judge. Linda and her Zafra do Retiro passed with flying colors. |
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ERAHC.org We hope you’ve all enjoyed our new website. Please visit it frequently for the latest updates. Don't miss our beautiful Virginia Show Program on the home page. Thanks to all who participated in placing beautiful ads! Besides keeping up with events we have some great articles, brand new merchandise, and you can contact and chat with fellow members through the site. ERAHC has a lot of new members who are new to the breed! To be included in the next round of website updates, please send your farm news, stories, new arrivals, training tips, show news, or if you have an event to share, please contact our webmaster. | | |
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