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FEBRUARY 2021 | Vol. 28 No. 2

  Get ready for
  the spring
  show season
  with the
  IDCTA Virtual Dressage
  Show Series
  See page 6 for details
IDCTA                                        February 2021 | Page 1
Get ready for the spring show season with the IDCTA Virtual Dressage Show Series - See page 6 for details
IDCTA
                                                        IDCTA Virtual Show Series Starts
                                                                 January 22nd
                                                                                     Be Prepared for the Show Season!
                                                Ride a dressage test from your home barn and have it evaluated by the same judges you
     FEBRUARY 2021 | VOL. 28 NO. 2                                      may see at shows this spring and summer!

   NEWSLETTER EDITOR                                           The judges for the IDCTA Virtual Show Series are rated “R” and “S”.
   Mary Jo Downen                               This is a great opportunity to get feedback from a judge and improve your test without af-
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   comments, articles, news, photos.                 No stabling or travel costs, so virtual shows cost less and are an excellent value.
   Deadline: 10th of preceding                                   The experience is private; just you and the Judge, one-on-one.
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President’s                                PERSPECTIVE                                                          By Molly Fine

There is a lot going on with our committees, and new programs              shows will be an opportunity to practice your tests without having to
will be emerging shortly. Eric Dierks has completed his third Zoom         leave your barn and battle the cold and snow. This is a great opportu-
interview with Denny Emerson, and it was a great success. Close to         nity to have your work judged and to improve your performance for
100 participants attended, which was a lot more than we expected.          the shows this summer. Tests offered include Green as Grass through
Denny’s thoughts about what makes a good rider were insightful             4th level tests in Traditional Dressage, and Basic through Level 4 in
and left us all wishing for more. If you were not able to attend, a        Western Dressage. The showbill for these shows is on the front page
recording of the Emerson interview will be available on the IDCTA          of the IDCTA website and is in this issue of the Scribe. Take this op-
website. Our next Zoom interview will be on February 10th at 7 p.m.        portunity to practice your dressage skills without leaving your barn.
CST. Eric will be interviewing Jimmy Wofford. The flyer and registra-      It is private; just you and the judge providing feedback.
tion link are on page 5.
                                                                           The board is working on a category of year-end awards for virtual
The Eventing Committee has met three times, and the minutes from           showing. We hope to have it defined in the next month or so that
the first two meetings are on the website under the Eventing tab.          you will know which shows can be counted and how to submit your
There are a couple of programs that you will be hearing about shortly.     scores. These year-end awards will be a standalone category, with
There is a program being worked on to encourage the conditioning           qualifying rules just like the recognized and schooling show programs.
of you and your horse for upcoming horse trials. There will be activi-
ties to condition your horse, focused on levels from Starter Novice        2020 year-end scores are being tabulated and ribbons ordered. By
to Training, and exercises for the rider as well. There will be a way to   now you have received the notification if you have won an award.
track your progress and earn participation ribbons along the way.          We are asking each award winner to provide a photo of their horse
Another program being developed will focus on introducing riders           for our presentation slide show. John Borys has graciously taken on
to the Mill Creek Hunt.                                                    the task of putting together this collage for us, but he needs your
                                                                           help. Please email a photo you would like to be used to jborys@
A mentoring program is also in the works to help introduce new             johnborysphotography.com. You don’t want your page to be blank,
competitors to eventing, helping them to find their way through            so send a picture. It can be a fun snapshot if you do not have any
the many rules, regulations and common practices that can derail           formal competition photos. The presentation of the winners, posted
you if you are not aware of them. We hope to have this program             to our YouTube channel, will be available in February. The ribbons
organized for the start of this year’s showing season. More to come        and awards will be distributed to several barns for pick-up at the end
in the near future.                                                        of February. You will be receiving an email identifying the pick-up
                                                                           locations you can choose from. This email will be coming soon, so
The Dressage Committee has launched the Virtual Shows Series that          keep an eye out. So, get your picture in to John and be sure and let
begins January 20th with the first show. There will be four shows, the     us know where you want to pick up your loot!
fourth of which will have championship classes for the series. These
                                                                                                                                     continued on page 8

  BOARD MEMBERS                                                              EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
                                                                             Molly Fine – President                               716-573-5390
  Cecelia Conway                                      608-449-9552           mollymfine@gmail.com
  idctaschoolingshows@gmail.com
                                                                             Eric Dierks – VP Eventing                            703-297-2329
  Heather McCarthy                                    815-276-3471           eric@ericdierks.com
  heathercmccarthy@gmail.com                                                 Emma Kane – VP Dressage                              847-890-5549
  Katie Miskovic                                      708-203-2659           emma.kane04@gmail.com
  alliyes77@aol.com                                                          Michael Coghlan – Treasurer                          847-707-4351
                                                                             mcoghlan@catwalkconsulting.com
  Linda Bland                                         224-622-9416
  gus12gizmo@aol.com                                                         Cindy Lambert– Secretary                             847-394-2090
                                                                             cindylambert706@gmail.com
  Brittany Burson                                     630-809-2146
  brittburson@gmail.com                                                      COMMITTEES
  Emma Kane                                           847-890-5549           Cecelia Conway - Schooling Show Series
  emma.kane04@gmail.com                                                      idctaschoolingshows@gmail.com                        608-449-9552
                                                                             Katie Miskovic – Grant Program
  Sara Stone                                          224-234-4613
                                                                             alliyes77@aol.com                                    708-203-2659
  donny3638@yahoo.com
                                                                             Eric Dierks – Eventing Committee
  Karen Cederholm                                     815-988-4686           eric@ericdierks.com                                  703-297-2329
  megdu@charter.net                                                          Emma Kane - Dressage Committee
  Jill Heisler                                        815-575-0653           emma.kane04@gmail.com                                847-890-5549
  jheisler@district158.org
  Alison Volpentesta                                  847-395-9291            MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN, For questions and/or changes:
  barlink6@gmail.com                                                          Lil Kane | 847-452-4207, theflyingkanes3@aol.com

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Eric’sTRAINING CORNER
                                                                                                             IDCTA VP of EVENTING

         Equestrian winters in the Midwest have their ups and downs. Some days we embrace the cold day struggles, waking up to the
         “Rocky” movie theme, ready to down a raw egg for breakfast and work on that elusive “half-halt” and endless rides without
         stirrups. Other days, we may find ourselves binge scrolling through videos of our friends and riding peers on social media,
         basking in warmer parts of the country, riding under palm trees and on natural turf that we haven’t seen since last fall. As
         the New Year is off to a head start, the cold weather and the feeling you’ve been “left out of the party” makes procrastination
         of your resolutions easier than putting your left foot in the stirrup. We all need a little affirmation from time to time to let us
         know that our hard work is moving us toward something. Progress is one of the biggest motivators, but what if progress is
         so minute that you may not see it from day to day? We all could use a “hype man” telling us how awesome we are, but then
         our horse bares the truth, and is wondering if you’re joining him on this ride, or are you mentally riding the Kentucky CCI*****
         again? We all get caught up in the mundane, especially with the amount of time and work put into the horses we love. But
         to have something break that everyday cycle, whether it’s a profound moment riding, a welcoming nicker, or a bit of advice
         that you can relate to, the affirmation “you matter” makes the horse world that much more special.
         Last January 13th, I did a live-stream interview with Denny Emerson on “Four Key Attributes That Make a Successful Rider”. I
         have always admired Denny for being one of the great thinkers in the sport, and he has no reservations sharing his honest
         insights and opinions. It’s horsemen like Denny that not only have the experience to share, but also have advice that will
         endure the test of time. In preparation for this interview, we had several conversations revolving around our experiences
         with students, competition, our coaches, and the future of our sport, to find a subject that would make an impact on today’s
         equestrians. We could have talked about many subjects, but the common theme in our conversation was how to, for the
         horse’s sake, make riders better. To become a good rider, there is a plethora of information out there, but what holds you
         back from researching it? Sometimes we know what we should be doing, but opt not to because it’s easier. Getting good at
         anything takes a bit of discipline, as well as the hunger to evolve off the beaten path. My agenda behind these interviews
         is not to spoon feed information that will make you better (half that information you already know), but to inspire your next
         step toward progress. What makes a person like Denny’s advice different from some of the others you may hear from is that
         it’s simplistic and well thought out, with loads of personal experience behind it. Plus his stories are captivating and fun to
         listen to. If you missed the interview you may see it in its entirety on the IDCTA website. Go to www.IDCTA.org and click on
         the eventing announcements. Be sure to tune in February 10th for our next guest, Jimmy Wofford.
         Our Eventing Committee members are coming up with some fantastic educational and social activities this year. From Intro-
         duction to Hunting to Your First Show, the committee is putting together some excellent clinics. There is even a mentoring
         program that will aid anyone at their first show, with rules and direction in the works. For anyone organizing unrecognized
         or schooling shows, we are putting together show guidelines to have more uniformity among levels, and are hosting Zoom
                                                      chats to see how we can help you. I’m sure by the next Scribe we will be unveiling
                                                      some of the Eventing Committee’s ingenuity.
                                                      Now make your next step a positive one. You’ll be surprised at how well the mo-
                                                      mentum can take over. Even if you do get a negative result, don’t get discouraged.
                                                      Keep your eye on the goal, and we’ll be here rooting for ya!
                                                      ~ Eric G. Dierks, Eventing Committee Chair

                                                      Eric Dierks started riding following his father’s footsteps in Dressage, then discovered
                                                      Eventing, graduating as an “A” from the Fox River Valley Pony Club in Barrington, Illinois.
                                                      After competing in the North American Young Riders Championships, he went on to
                                                      graduate from Illinois State University with a B.S. in Environmental Health Studies,
                                                      eventually pursuing horses full-time as both a competitor and instructor. A big ad-
                                                      vocate for education, Eric has coached the Area IV Young Rider 3-Day Event Team at
                                                      the North American Young Riders Championships, sat on the Board of Governors for
                                                      the United States Pony Club, published countless articles on training, and continues
                                                      to teach at his family’s Stonehedge Farm in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Today Eric con-
                                                      tinues to educate and compete in the Eventing, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper arenas.

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IDCTA Presents:
        A Livestream with Jimmy Wofford
        February 10, 2021 | 7 p.m. CST
        Join Eric Dierks in a Livestream interview with Jimmy Wofford.

                                  Wofford has had a successful riding
                                  career, joining the USA Eventing Team
                                  in 1965 and remaining a member until
                                  1985. During this time, he trained
                                  under Bert de Nemethy and Jack Le
                                  Goff.

                              Wofford competed in the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games on his
                              famous horse Kilkenny, winning team silver both times, and was
                              also named to the 1980 Olympic Games but did not compete
                              due to the Olympic Committee’s boycott of the 1980 Summer
                              Olympics. He was one of 461 athletes to receive a Congressional
                              Gold Medal many years after. He also competed on the US Eventing
                              Team at the 1970 World Championships at Punchestown, Ireland,
                              winning an individual bronze with Kilkenny, and at the 1978 World
        Championship with Carawich, winning a team bronze.

        Wofford’s records also include five wins—each on a different horse—at five US National
        Championships, a team gold medal at the
        1967 Pan Am Games, and two wins at the
        Rolex Kentucky Three Day (1981 with Carawich
        and 1986 with The Optimist — coming out
        of retirement to ride the horse for student
        and fellow Olympian, Karen O’Connor). He
        also competed very successfully abroad from
        1959 –1986. In all, Wofford competed at the
        advanced level over 20 years. During this time,
        he also raced as a steeplechase jockey, and fox
        hunted for over 20 years.

        Wofford retired as a competitor in 1986. He
        continues to ride, along with his wife, two
        daughters, and three grandsons.

        CLICK HERE to sign up for the Jimmy Wofford Livestream Interview | February 10th, 2021 | 7 p.m. CST

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Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association
                           Virtual Dressage Show Series and Championship

                             Register online at https://   IDCTA.company.site
  We have the cure for the wintertime Covid blues… join us for a virtual show series! Ride from the comfort of home or your
  training stable. Use a smartphone or camera to capture your ride and submit it for judging.

   Jan 22-31                            Judge:   Fatima Kranz “R”
   Feb 19-28                            Judge:   Dolly Hannon “S”
   March 19-28                          Judge:   Renee Johnson “S”
   April 16-May 2                       Judge:   Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez “S” Championship classes added
  Classes:
        Dressage:                                            Western Dressage:
   1. IDCTA Green as Grass TOC             Test 1, 2, 3      NAWD Preparation TOC           Test 1, 2, 3, 4
   2. Intro TOC                            Intro A, B, C     WDAA Intro TOC                 Test 1, 2, 3, 4
   3. Training TOC                         Test 1, 2, 3,     WDAA Basic TOC                 Test 1, 2, 3, 4
   4. 1st Level TOC                        Test 1, 2, 3,     WDAA Level 1 TOC               Test 1, 2, 3, 4
   5. 2nd Level TOC                        Test 1, 2, 3,     WDAA Level 2 TOC               Test 1, 2, 3, 4
   6. 3rd Level TOC                        Test 1, 2, 3,     WDAA Level 3 TOC               Test 1, 2, 3, 4
   7. 4th Level TOC                        Test 1, 2, 3,     WDAA Level 4 TOC               Test 1, 2, 3, 4
   8    Prix Caprilli TOC                  Test 1, 2, 3

  These shows are recognized by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA recognition # pending) and eligible for ½
  points for Lifetime Achievement Awards. They are also qualifying shows for the WDAA World Show and eligible for North
  American Western Dressage www.nawdhorse.org TRAX Teams and Individual Awards

  Top 6 places in each class for Dressage and Western Dressage for Junior, Young Rider, Adult Amateur, and Open Divisions will
  receive ribbons within 3 weeks after the show closes.

  We anticipate that entries will fill quickly and because there is a limited number of rides available for each
  show. early registration is recommended. During registration you will declare the division and level you plan to ride in.
  You will list your test when you submit your video.

  Championship classes will be included in the April Show. To qualify for championship classes, participants need a score of 60%
  or higher from any test of the level in one of the three previous virtual shows.

  Fees are $45/test for IDCTA Members, $55/test for non-members plus a $10 Office Fee per horse/rider combination

  Please submit one registration per horse and rider combination.

  Green as Grass - Training Level may be ridden in Large (20 x 60m) or small (20 x 40m) arena
  1st level and above shall be ridden in Large Arena (60 x 120)

                             Show Management provided by
                             VirtualHorseShows.org

                             Register online at
                             https://   IDCTA.company.site

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Fatima Pawlenko-Kranz:
           It’s The Little Things
           Snow is on the ground and the tem-
           peratures are frigid, but the spring
           show season is already starting to
           heat up! IDCTA is holding a series
           of Virtual Dressage Shows, soon to
           be followed by actual in-the-flesh
           shows. If you’re planning on show-
           ing in either or both, it’s time to start
           practicing! To that end, I’d like to share
           a few little tips that many riders aren’t
           aware of or overlook, losing valuable
           points in dressage tests.
           Your entry into the ring at the begin-
           ning of the test is the best time to
           set the tone for the entire ride. The
           judge will notice confidence (if not
           competence), so how you comport
           yourself in those first moments can
           go a long way towards a good score.
           The halt is the very first movement of
           most tests, and many riders tend to
           use it as a moment to let down and
           take a breath. However, the halt is a MOVEMENT, and should be ridden as such! How can a halt be a movement?
           Because the rider should ride the horse INTO the walk, and the horse should be actively engaged between the
           rider’s leg and rein aids, ready to go at the rider’s signal. Decelerating into a dump onto the forehand is not what
           we are looking for when we score the halt. As you ride half halts, so you should ride the halt, keeping your horse
           engaged and energetic underneath you.
           Likewise, the ride up the centerline and turn in front of the judge is an area I see many riders miss. Many are former
           or current jumper riders (eventers) and are used to using their eyes to look ahead towards the next movement.
                                                              However, in a test, the judge likes to see yours eyes up and for-
                                                              ward UNTIL you make your turn, not before. Practice coming up
                                                              the centerline, your gaze fixed confidently above C, and prepare
                                                              for your turn so that you can make it accurately without looking
                                                              to the side, and especially without cutting your corner. The judge
                                                              will take notice!
                                                            Straightness is so important on the A-C line during a test. If your
                                                            horse is not as obedient to your leg as you would like, and you
                                                            have trouble keeping him straight, don’t hesitate to widen your
                                                            reins to help them. Judges like to see riders actively correcting
                                                            their horses, and it will not ruin your test! On the contrary, riding
                                                            a wiggly centerline will score much worse than actively engaging
                                                            your aids to keep your horse as straight as they are capable of.
                                                            It all boils down to practice, practice, practice. But practice does
                                                            not mean trotting endless 20 meter circles. You must pay atten-
                                                            tion to the small things to make the entire test come together
                                                            successfully.
                                                            Happy training, everyone! Next month we’ll talk about transitions.

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Dinners With Katie
By Mary Jo Downen

As many of you know, the equestrian world suffered a significant
loss this past November with the passing of Katie Lindsay. There
have been several write-ups acknowledging her passing and detail-
ing her many accomplishments and accolades; many of you know
her as the organizer or the Wayne Derby, a former IDCTA board
member, a Technical Delegate, a recipient of the Wofford Cup, and
so much more. Her contributions to the sport of eventing are well
documented, so I’d like to pay tribute instead to the person behind
the accomplishments, because she was truly one-of-a-kind. And
though our relationship began as a working one, it developed into
a true friendship as the years passed by.
My friendship with Katie evolved gradually over many years. We first
crossed paths when I began competing in recognized events in the
late 80s, and I made it a point to volunteer my time to Area IV. This
lead to my producing the Area IV newsletters for some years, and
after working on and off together on the newsletter, Katie eventually
asked me for help with the program for Wayne-DuPage Horse Trials,                    Katie’s beloved Max, Official Mascot of the Wayne Eventing Derby
which she organized. The horse trials eventually developed into the                                       Photo by Katie Lindsay
Maui Jim Horse Trials, which grew to include Advanced levels at its
                                                                            participating in. The only problem was her father was a prominent
peak, attracting national and international riders. She then went on
                                                                            member of the local Republican party. But that was textbook Katie:
to create the Wayne Eventing Derby, now going on its tenth year, as a
                                                                            She was not afraid to speak her mind, and often did.
fun way for eventers to kick off the eventing season, and I was happy
to work on programs and then her website for all of these years.            As the years caught up with her, Katie’s world, which had always been
                                                                            jam-packed with travel and adventure, slowed to a more sedate pace.
I’m not sure exactly when, but it was about ten years or so ago that
                                                                            She loved her home, and especially her Dachshunds, elderly dogs
Katie and I began having dinners together. I was in her area about
                                                                            she would adopt from the Midwest Dachshund Rescue, because the
once or twice a month, and we’d make it a point to get together for
                                                                            older ones were so hard to place. I watched as she nurtured and loved
dinner. Our conversations during these meals were wide-ranging,
                                                                            Payton and Corky, and bade them farewell as their time came. Max
covering everything from horses to politics. And the more I learned
                                                                            and Foxy were her latest loves, and it was so beautiful to watch as
about Katie, the more I admired her, and grew to love her dry, un-
                                                                            they arrived frightened and timid, then blossomed into their feisty
abashed sense of humor.
                                                                            personalities under her care. I think she loved Dachshunds because
Katie was truly a Renaissance woman. Born to an era where woman             she related to their quirky, opinionated personalities.
were expected to find a husband, get married and have a family, Katie
                                                                            While Katie’s universe became smaller due to her health, her circle
decided that just wasn’t for her. She forged her own path, one that
                                                                            of friends was expansive. It seems she entertained a never-ending
focused on the horses and sport she loved. The love of horses was
                                                                            stream of houseguests, and her neighbors had become like family,
instilled since birth; her father, Charles R. Lindsay III, was a horseman
                                                                            sending their dog, Wilson, to “Katie’s Doggie Day Care” on a regular
and former Master of the Wayne DuPage Hunt. Katie told me that when
                                                                            basis. Her beloved Francisco, whom she’d met years ago at Lamp-
she was born, and her father received the news that his second child
                                                                            light, was devoted to her. Because she had such an amazing base of
was another girl, not a boy, he simply said to her mother, “This one’s
                                                                            support, she never lacked for a thing as her eyesight dimmed and
mine.” And that she was, as she followed in his footsteps, eventually
                                                                            her mobility decreased. She truly proved the saying that friends are
becoming co-Master of the Wayne DuPage Hunt, and building her
                                                                            the family you choose.
life around the horses they both loved.
                                                                            In the end, she passed peacefully in her sleep, which is such a bless-
She also inherited his passion for politics, although at times they
                                                                            ing for her. I will miss my dinners with Katie terribly, but I know she
were at odds. She proudly displayed a photo in her home of her with
                                                                            is now in a place where she is happy, reunited with all the beloved
her beloved donkey, who was sporting a blanket with “JFK” embla-
                                                                            pets and horses that passed before her, and she is probably kicking
zoned on the sides. In her youth, she had taken the donkey to town
                                                                            on, galloping across a field in the great beyond.
to show her support for JFK during a political parade her father was

President’s Perspective continued from page 3
For more information on IDCTA activities, the IDCTA website will have       as the vaccines are being distributed slowly and it is important that
the latest and greatest information for you.                                we keep our families, social circles, equestrian community and our
                                                                            community at large safe from the spread of the virus. Please keep
This looks to be a busy year for the club, and we hope to grow dur-         your safety measures in place.
ing this unlikely time. We must still be cautious when venturing out,
                                                                            Happy and healthy riding!

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Pre-Purchase Exams
By Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak Staff Veterinarian – Research & Medical Director | Photos courtesy of SmartPak.com
                                                                                            1. Assess overall well-being as well as the health of
                                                                                            specific organs like the liver and kidneys;
                                                                                            2. Test for specific diseases like Equine Infectious
                                                                                            Anemia; or
                                                                                            3. Examine for the presence of masking agents such
                                                                                            as pain-killers and tranquilizers.
                                                                                            In addition, a more extensive musculoskeletal exam
                                                                                            may be performed. That is, the horse may be jogged
                                                                                            before and after flexion tests of the different front and
                                                                                            hind limb joints, radiographs (x-rays) may be taken of
                                                                                            certain bones and joints, and the horse’s way of go-
                                                                                            ing may even be evaluated under saddle if possible.
                                                                                            Alternatively, a stallion or mare intended for breeding
                                                                                            may instead undergo a reproductive exam, so what
                                                                                            is included in the exam is dictated by the horse’s
                                                                                            intended use.
                                                                                            Remember, there is no pass/fail when it comes to the
                                                                                            PPE. You (and your trainer, if you have one) simply
                                                                                            discuss with the vet what issues or problems were
                                                                                            documented and decide if you are willing to accept
                                                                                            what was identified and manage them or not. For
                                                                                            example, a blemish like a cold, set splint probably isn’t
A pre-purchase examination (PPE) in a horse is a “snapshot” of the           important to someone looking for a safe, older horse to learn to drive
horse’s current health and soundness, and can range from a standard          with. But someone shopping for a conformation hunter may walk
physical examination to a comprehensive inside and out inspection            away from the deal. Also, keep in mind that the pre-purchase exam
that includes a full musculoskeletal workup complete with imaging.           is not “insurance” against a health condition or lameness developing
There is no“one size fits all.”What determines the level of scrutiny – and   in the future.
therefore the cost – of a pre-purchase exam is what the buyer intends
to do with the horse and how much is being spent on the purchase.
                                                                             About Lydia F. Gray, DVM, MA
For example, the work-up for a “husband horse” whose job is to be            Dr. Gray is SmartPak’s Staff Veterinarian – Research & Medical Director.
a pasture ornament during the week and go on a one-hour trail                In this role she directs supplement research, educates the inside sales
ride on weekends will be much less extensive than a horse being              team and outside horse owner audiences on health and nutrition top-
imported from Europe to take a professional to the FEI levels of dres-       ics, and drives veterinary programs such as ColiCare. She is an active
sage, jumping, or eventing. Therefore it’s critical that the examining       member of many veterinary associations and recently joined the IDCTA
veterinarian and the buyer have a clear understanding of the goals           Dressage Committee.
and expectations of the pre-purchase. The seller also needs to be
part of the conversation, because as the current owner he or she is          An avid competitor, Dr. Gray earned her Bronze Medal from the USDF and
responsible for sharing the history of the horse, both from a training/      Blue Medal from the American Driving Society with the Trakehner gelding
competition aspect as well as from a health perspective.                     “Newman.” She graduated with distinction from the “L” judges program
                                                                             and is pursuing her Driven Dressage judge credentials. Dr. Gray hopes
Almost all pre-purchase exams will include a general physical ex-            to continue up the levels with “Stan Lee,” her new Dutch Warmblood.
amination, which is a head-to-toe evaluation of the body and its
functions using visual inspection, palpation (feeling with the hands),       This article was reprinted with permission from SmartPakTM. Please CLICK
and auscultation (listening). Most vets start by looking at the horse’s      HERE for the original
conformation, hooves/shoeing, and overall presence and attitude.             article, or go to www.
The vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate) are taken,       smartpak.com.
and the vet may choose at this time to listen to the heart, lungs, and
gut sounds. Moving to the front of the horse, the eyes, ears, nose,          SmartPak strongly
and mouth are assessed, then the exam continues down the horse’s             encourages you to
neck, back, and hindquarters, looking at the skin and palpating the          consult your veterinar-
muscles, bones, joints, tendons and ligaments, and other tissues.            ian regarding specific
In most cases, the horse will be walked and jogged in hand — and             questions about your
perhaps even lunged – to check for soundness.                                horse’s health. This
                                                                             information is not in-
The basic PPE may conclude here. When the horse in question is of            tended to diagnose or
a higher value or more is expected of it however, a more thorough            treat any disease, and
and intensive exam may be desired. Blood may be drawn to:                    is purely educational.

IDCTA                                                                                                                            February 2021 | Page 9
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Announcement
In response to all the changes and challenges that have arisen due to
the COVID-19 situation, it is hard to keep up with which recognized
events are cancelled and/or rescheduled. Below is a simplified link
to make your search a bit easier. Shows and educational events may
cancel or reschedule, but we all have everyone’s best interest at heart.
Ride safe,
Eric G. Dierks, VP Eventing
https://useventing.com/safety-education/safety/covid-19-resources

February 2021 | Page 12                                                    IDCTA
IDCTA Clinic Affiliation Program
In order to provide education opportunities for our members, we are establishing a program to affiliate with those barns who are giving
clinics. We would like to be able work with a few barns like yours on two clinics per year.
IDCTA requests that the hosting barn will:
• Reserve two ride spots specifically for IDCTA members (if not filled three weeks before the clinic start date, these two slots can be filled
  with any rider).
• Provide an auditor discount of $5-$10/day to IDCTA members.
• Display the IDCTA banner during the clinic.
• Provide advertising materials for the IDCTA Scribe and Social Media.
IDCTA will:
• Provide Insurance for the event through the IDCTA policy and furnish the barn with release forms for rider and auditor to sign.
• Subsidize the barn with $100 to offset a small portion of the clinic cost.
• Provide a rider subsidy of $400 per clinic for riders who are IDCTA members - If there are up to four IDCTA member riders, each rider would
  receive $100; if more than four, each rider would receive a portion of the $400 (i.e., if a clinic had six riders who were IDCTA members,
  each would receive $66). Each rider would be limited to two subsidies per year.
• Provide an IDCTA member to man the auditor check-in table during the clinic.
• Advertise the clinic on IDCTA’s Facebook page and on USDF Region 2’s Facebook page (using the communication form).
In order for your barn to participate in this clinic affiliation program, your barn must be an IDCTA Business Member. This program is limited
to two clinics per year.
As an IDCTA business member, your barn would receive the following benefits:
• One IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership including a Group Membership to USDF(go to http://www.usdf.org/join/
  GMBenefits.pdf for a complete list of GMO benefits).
• $60 of advertising in the IDCTA Scribe (good for one membership year, not cumulative).
• An expanded listing in the IDCTA
  website Service Directory (www.
  idcta.org/membership/idcta-ser-
  vice-directory).
• A condensed version of your website
  Service Directory listing in the IDCTA
  Scribe(see current issue for details).
• Links to your website and/or email
  from both Service Directories, as
  well as any advertising you run in
  the Scribe.
• Event listings on the IDCTA Calendar,
  both website and Scribe.
• Email Blasts utilizing the IDCTA email
  list, a great way to advertise your
  business.
If you would like to participate in this
clinic affiliation program, your barn
will be assigned a barn ambassador
to ensure that there will be continuity
and regular communication between
the barn and the IDCTA board. We are
excited about the program and are
sure that there are benefits for each
organization.

IDCTA                                                                                                                    February 2021 | Page 13
D4K TEAM

           Training, Education
             And Mentoring
                      The Dressage4Kids’ TEAM Program

         Be the best you can be – on and off the horse
                                      D4K TEAM is for dedicated, determined
                                      young riders of all levels, ages 25 and under.

                                      D4K TEAM member benefits include:
                                      • Educational material
                                      • Community
                                      • Notices about D4K lease horses
                                      • Eligibility to ride in TEAM clinics with top trainers like
                                        Lendon Gray, Lilo Fore, & Mica Mabragaña
                                      • Eligibility to ride in Horsemastership clinics with top
                                        trainers like Ali Brock, Olivia LaGoy Weltz, Scott
                                        Hassler and Michael Barisone
                                      • Special rates at educational events
                                      • Special opportunities such as training with the
                                        Hannoverian Verband in Germany

                                                   Riders of all levels
                                                are encouraged to apply.

                                          www.dressage4kids.org

February 2021 | Page 14                                                           IDCTA
Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association
                                                   2021 Membership Form
  Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________
  Street Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
  City / State / Zip: _________________________________________________________________________________
  Home Phone: ___________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________________
  Email (Required): _________________________________________________________________________________

  The membership year is December 1 though November 30. If you choose a type of membership that has an italic section,
  please complete the information for that specialized membership type:
                    Regular Membership ................................................................................$60.00 $ ___________
                    Young Rider Membership ........................................................................$45.00 $ ___________
                                                             Rider Birth Date – REQUIRED! ___________________________
                    Junior Rider Membership                                                                                 $35.00 $ ___________
                                                             Rider Birth Date – REQUIRED! ___________________________
                    Business Membership* ...........................................................................$160.00 $ ___________
                    If you are joining as a Business Member, please provide us with additional information:
                        Business Name: __________________________________________________________
                        Street Address: ___________________________________________________________
                        City / State / Zip:__________________________________________________________

                    Please check applicable box:  New Membership  Membership Renewal

                    Please accept my gift to IDCTA’s Educational Grant Fund ................................$ ___________
                    Total.............................................................................................................................$ ___________

                         Please make check payable to IDCTA. Credit cards NOT accepted with this form.
                                              Mail Membership Form & Check to:
                                      Lil Kane, 3591 Persimmon Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102
                                 Email: membershipidcta@gmail.com | Phone: 847-452-4207 (cell)

      IDCTA is an ALL Volunteer, Not-For-Profit Organization. Please become active in the club and VOLUNTEER!
   Rules Governing IDCTA Year-end Awards: In order to qualify for any awards, the owner and the rider of each horse must
           be a Regular, Young Rider, Junior Rider and/or Life member of IDCTA at the time the scores are earned.

  Explanation of Membership Fees:
  Regular Membership: $60.00
  Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe available at IDCTA.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in
  select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*.
  Young Rider Membership: $45.00
  For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2021. Same benefits as regular members with the
  exception of voting privileges.
  Junior Rider Membership: $35.00
  For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, 2021. Same benefits as regular members with the
  exception of voting privileges.
  Business Membership: $160.00
  Entitles a business to ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership. $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a link to your
  website from IDCTA’s website and an entry into the Business Directory with your logo and a summary of your business offerings. You can
  also advertise your events on the IDCTA website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the IDCTA email list. Once you have signed
  up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page.
  This is a great way to advertise your business.
  * USDF Group membership includes 10 issues of the USDF Connection and many additional benefits. It is not a participating membership and does
  not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to www.usdf.org/clubs/gmo.

IDCTA                                                                                                                                                             February 2021 | Page 15
Benefits of IDCTA Membership

                          There are many benefits of being an IDCTA Member

             Community
                Support - becoming a member of IDCTA brings you together with other equine
                 lovers to support one another and improve the understanding of dressage and
                 eventing disciplines
                SCRIBE - receive IDCTA's monthly, electronic newsletter
                SCRIBE - you can submit articles to be published in the SCRIBE
                Facebook - join your equine community on IDCTA’s Facebook page

             Education
                Riding clinics - with some of the top trainers/coaches available
                Education clinics (in development) – learn about different topics (i.e., tack fitting,
                 equine insurance, essential oils, etc)
                Schooling Shows
                Recognized Shows

             Financial
                 Discounts - receive a discount to ride in or audit IDCTA-sponsored clinics
                 USDF Group membership - included with your IDCTA membership - group
                  members get most of the benefits of USDF membership (exceptions - a group
                  membership cannot qualify for or participate in (1) regional championships; (2)
                  Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards or (3) USDF Breeder’s Championship
                  Qualifiers and Finals classes) (link: https://www.usdf.org/faqs/gmo.asp#1)
                 Grants - apply for a grant to participate in a clinic (link: https://idcta.org/idcta-
                  grant-program)
                 Advertising - Regular members get free advertising in the classified section of the
                  SCRIBE and business members (1) get $60 of advertising in the SCRIBE, (2)
                  can advertise through emails blasts to almost 2,000 in the equine community,(3)
                  can post on IDCTA's Facebook page, and (4) can advertise events on the IDCTA
                  website calendar (link: https://idcta.org/contact-us/advertising-rates)

             Recognition
                IDCTA year-end awards - be recognized for your achievements in both
                  recognized and schooling shows

February 2021 | Page 16                                                                          IDCTA
TDF
                                                                      Your Source for Support

                                                                   Since 1989, donors to The
                       Brinkman
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                                                                                                        Each year grants and
                                                                   Dressage Foundation have             scholarships are awarded to
       Credit:Shannon

                                                                   generously provided funds            riders of all ages and levels-
                                                                   to create a better dressage          instructors, judges, breeders,
 PhotoCredit:

                                                                   community... for you.                dressage non-profits, and more.
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                                          Visit dressagefoundation.org to learn about the options currently available:
                                                                    ADULT AMATEURS                          JUDGES
                                                                    • Gifted Memorial Fund                  • Shannon Foundation Fund for
                                                                    • Heldenberg Training Center Fund         Judges’ Licensing
                                                                    • Evie Tumlin Fund for Region 9         • Trip Harting Fund for
                                                                                                              Pony Club Members
                                                                    YOUTH
                                                                    • Captain Jack Fritz Grants for         SHOW MANAGEMENT AND
                                                                      YR Graduate Program                   TECHNICAL DELEGATES
                                                                    • Carolyn Van Cise Fund for             • Lloyd Landkamer Show
                                                                      Michigan Youth                          Management Development Fund
                                                                    • Cynthia Aspden Fund for               • Veronica Holt Dressage Technical
                                                                      Youth Development                       Delegate Fund
                                                                    • Heldenberg Training Center Fund       HIGH PERFORMANCE
                                                                    • Young Rider International             • Anne B. Ramsay Grant
                                                                      Dream Program                         • Carol Lavell Advanced
                                                                    INSTRUCTORS                               Dressage Prize
                                                                    • Continuing Education for              • Patsy Albers Award
                                                                      Instructors Fund                      EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
                                                                    • Karen Skvarla Fund for                • Continuing Education for
                                                                      Young Professionals                     Instructors Fund
                                                                    • Major Lindgren Instructor             • Dancing Horse Fund
                                                                      Education Fund                        • Edgar Hotz Judges Education Fund
                                                                    • Trip Harting Fund for                 • Michael Poulin Dressage Fund
Photo Credit: Carolynn Bunch

                                                                      Pony Club Members                     • Sally Swift Fund for
                                                                    • USDF Region 9 Teaching                  Centered Riding Clinics
                                                                      Excellence Award                      • Violet Hopkins Fund for
                                                                                                              GMO Events
                                                                    BREEDERS
                                                                    • Elysium Farm Fund for                 CENTURY CLUB
                                                                      U.S. Breeders                         • Honoring senior riders and horses

                                                                    THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION                 402-434-8585
                                                                       1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305           info@dressagefoundation.org
                                                                              Lincoln, NE 68508             www.dressagefoundation.org
                                  IDCTA                                                                                      February 2021 | Page 17
Listings in the IDCTA Serice Directory are FREE to all paid IDCTA Members.
                          Please submit your horse-related service listing to: Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.com

         EVENTING                                                                OTHER SERVICES
         Erika Dierks                                                            Zanides Equine Wellness
         Stonehedge Farm | Union Grove, WI                                       Certified Equine Therapeutic & Sports Massage
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                                                                                 Member IAAMB
         www.stonehedgefarm.net
                                                                                 224-645-4858
         Premiere Boarding and Training Facility located on
         170 acres. 30 stalls, Quality Care. Training in Eventing,
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         Dressage and Jumping.                                                   Hallmark Equine Insurance Agency
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         Eric Dierks                                                             www.hallmarkhorse.com
         Stonehedge Farm | Union Grove, WI                                       Hallmark is dedicated to protecting all your equestrian
         (703)297-2329 | Eric@EricDierks.com | www.                              investments by providing quality, cost-effective coverages.
         EricDierks.com                                                          Our staff of knowledgeable horse people can discuss your
         Offers Lessons and Training in Dressage, Hunter/                        specific insurance needs, whether you would like to insure
         Jumpers and Eventing from Horsemanship to                               your horse, equine business, equestrian association, or
         Competition.                                                            farm.

         DRESSAGE                                                                The IDCTA Service Directory listings are avail-
         Shelley Day                                                             able to all paid IDCTA members. If you would like
         (414) 403-8491 | sdaydressage04@yahoo.com                               to have your horse-related business listed and you
         www.daydressage.com                                                     are a current IDCTA member, please email your
         USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist                                         listing to Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.
                                                                                 com. Listings should include your name, your farm
         USDF Bronze and Silver Freestyle Bar
                                                                                 name, your phone(s), your email, your website, and
         30+ years experience                                                    a brief description of the services that you offer. If
         Winner of many regional awards                                          you offer both training and boarding services, you
         Trainer at Paddock Hills Equestrian Center (Union, IL)                  can have a longer description. Please provide your
         and Diamond Legacy Farm (Mukwonago, WI)                                 IDCTA member number as well.
         Willing to travel Southern WI & Northern IL                             Take advantage of this fantastic resource for those
                                                                                 seeking equine-related services as well as for those
                                                                                 offering them. If you have any questions regard-
                                                                                 ing our Service Directory, please don’t hesitate to
                                                                                 contact me at 815-522-2285.

February 2021 | Page 18                                                                                                      IDCTA
Attention:
                                                                       Show Managers
                                                                        & Organizers!
                                                             Part of the thrill of competing is seeing
                                                                 your results in the IDCTA Scribe!
                                                             We have a variety of area competitions
                                                            each year and only a few send us results
                                                            and/or photos. Please take a moment to
                                                             give your competitors the added thrill
                                                                 of seeing their results in print.
                                                                Send all show results, stories and
                                                                         photographs to
                                                                Scribe Editor Mary Jo Downen at
                                                                    typagraphics@gmail.com.
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     Scribe, emailed and available at IDCTA.org, one
   vote in annual elections, discounted participation
    in select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF
                  Group membership*.
                  Business Membership: $160.00
   Includes ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young
     Rider membership (and benefits as listed above),
      $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a listing in both
    the Scribe and website business directory, with an       The Scribe reaches your target
   expanded online listing including a logo, if desired.
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IDCTA                                                                                      February 2021 | Page 19
SCHOOL’S
    IN
    SESSION
    USDF Regional
    Schooling Show
    Awards Program

    NEW FOR 2020
    Recognizing USDF Group
    Members for finishing at the
    “top of their class” in each of                                     Photo by Bob Tarr
    USDF’s nine regions, for their
    achievements at schooling shows.

     4 DIVISIONS                                  7 LEVELS
     Open*                                        Introductory Third
     Junior/Young Rider                           Training     Fourth
     Adult Amateur                                First        FEI
     Non-Professional                             Second                                    NOMINATE AT
     *Introductory not awarded in Open Division
February 2021 | Page 20
                                                                        WWW.USDF.ORG                      IDCTA
IMPORTANT LINKS: FORMS & INFORMATION
                                 Click form name and you will be re-drected to the online version
Membership Form                                                   Dressage Tests (cont.)
IDCTA Membership Form 2020                                        Training 2
                                                                  Training 3
Year-End Award Rules                                              First 1
Dressage Year-End Award Rules                                     First 2
Dressage Journey Award Rules                                      First 3
Eventing Year-End Award Rules                                     Second 1
Eventing Journey Award Rules                                      Second 2
Schooling Show Year-End Award Rules                               Second 3
                                                                  Prix Caprilli Test 1 front
Awards Forms & Checklists                                         PrixCaprilli1 back
Dressage-Score-Reporting-Form-2020-MOD                            PrixCaprilli2 front
Dressage-Journey-Award-Form-2020-MOD                              PrixCaprilli2 back
Dressage-Year-End-Awards-Checklist-2020-MOD
Western Dressage Score Report Form-MOD                            Western Dressage Tests
Western Dressage Checklist-MOD                                    WD Intro 1
Eventing-Score-Reporting-Form-2020-MOD                            WD Intro 2
IDCTA-Eventing-Journey-Award-2020-MOD                             WD Intro 3
Eventing-Year-End-Awards-Checklist-2020-MOD                       WD Intro 4
2020 Schooling Traditional Dressage Score                         WD Basic 1
Report Form-MOD                                                   WD Basic 2
2020 Schooling Mini Event Score Report Form-MOD                   WD Basic 3
2020 Schooling Combined Training Score                            WD Basic 4
Report Form-MOD
Schooling Show Checklist 2020-MOD
                                                                  Combined Training Dressage Tests
TIP Awards Report Form-MOD
                                                                  Beginner Novice Test A
Volunteer-Hours-Reporting-Form-2020
                                                                  Beginner Novice Test B
                                                                  Novice Test A
Dressage Tests
                                                                  Novice Test B
Green As Grass-Test-1
                                                                  Training Test A
Green As Grass-Test-2
Green As Grass-Test-3
                                                                  Entry Forms
Green As Grass – Test 4
                                                                  Auditor Entry Form
Intro A
                                                                  IDCTA Dressage Clinic Entry Form
Intro B
                                                                  IDCTA Grant Program
Intro C
                                                                  Schooling Show Entry Form
Training 1
  Recently, the IDCTA Board voted to raise the fee in lieu of Volunteer Hours for year end awards from $50 to $200 per
     rider. With the Covid-19 Pandemic, this action will be delayed until 2021. The fee will remain at $50 for 2020.
IDCTA                                                                                                  February 2021 | Page 21
2021 IDCTA SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES
Date            Farm                Location         Divisions                                   Judge
                                                        April
4/18            FVSA                Hampshire, IL    CT                                          TBD
4/25            FVSA                Hampshire, IL    Dressage                                    TBD
                                                        May
4/30-5/2        Wayne               Wayne, IL        Eventing Derby                              TBD
5/15-5/16       FRVPC               Barrington, IL   Dressage, CT, Mini Event                    Pecora, Fritz, TBD
5/23            Team Hall           Richmond, IL     Dressage, CT                                Knurek
5/29            Cross Winds         Marengo, IL      Dressage, CT                                Walker Basak
5/29-5./30      Silverwood          Camp Lake, WI    Dressage                                    TBD
                                                        June
6/6             Wayne Equestrian    Wayne, IL        Dressage, CT                                TBD
6/13            FVSA                Hampshire, IL    CT, Mini Event                              TBD
6/19            Cross Winds         Marengo, IL      Dressage, CT                                Pecora
6/20            Hannaberry **       Crete, IL        Dressage, CT                                Borden
7/3             Haywire Farm        Galena, IL       Dressage, CT, Mini Event                    TBD
7/11            Winsom **           Beecher, IL      Dressage, CT, Mini Event                    Fript
7/17            Excelsior **        Hobart, IN       Dressage                                    Pecora
7/18            Team Hall           Richmond, IL     Dressage, CT                                Pecora
7/25            Fields and Fences   Gurnee, IL       Dressage, CT                                TBD
                                                        July
7/31-8/1        Silverwood          Camp Lake, WI    Dressage                                    TBD
8/1             Generations         Beecher, IL      Dressage, CT                                TBD
8/8             FVSA                Hampshire, IL    CT, Mini Event                              TBD
8/15            Winsom              Beecher, IL      Triple Show with Mini Event Championships   Pecora
8/22            Hannaberry          Crete, IL        Dressage, CT                                TBD
8/28            Haywire             Galena, IL       Dressage, CT, Mini Event                    TBD
8/29            Generations         Beecher, IL      Dressage, CT                                TBD
                                                       August
9/5             Team Hall           Richmond, IL     Dressage, CT                                Walker-Basak
9/11            Silverwood          Camp Lake, WI    Dressage and CT Championships               TBD
9/19            FVSA                Hampshire IL     Dressage                                    TBD

** Denotes shows in the South Side Classic Series

  Need a 2021 IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus? We only mail to current
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Classified Ads
HORSES FOR SALE                                                                           TACK FOR SALE
2009, 16.0 hh Thoroughbred, gelding. Jack is a barn favorite                              Fairfax Performance Dressage Girth, Black, Size 32, made in
with his competitive talent, puppy-dog personality, and easy-                             England, super condition. New girths sell for $395.Selling this
keeper nature. He is easy to ride at the lower levels and has the                         girth for $195. Call Sandy 847-482-0982 or email
potential for more. He goes out well alone or in a group, stands                          sherrick@tdh.com
for the vet, farrier, and clipping, and loads himself into the trailer.
He is only for sale to make room for a new jumper in the family.                          Full Size, Rolled Double Bridle with top buckles, Great
He is priced to sell and a good home is a must. Pictures and                              Condition $125. Tammy Venturi, 208-283-3718
videos available upon request. Jack is a must see!!                                       Stubben Leather Dressage Girth , 28 inches. Beautiful
yocrant@hinshawlaw.com                                                                    and Well-Conditioned. $150. Contact Olivia Venturi email :
                                                                                          dventuri32@msn.com. 208-781-0045
LESSONS/TRAINING
Belgian WB gelding for private dressage lessons. Great                                    MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
changes and lateral work. Great Amateur or JR/YR horse.                                   Stunning hunt scene room divider - hand painted on
Private facility St. Charles area. Trainer Fatima Kranz.                                  leather. 84” high with 4 25” panels accordion-style panels.
fpk2009@yahoo.com                                                                         Extraordinary craftsmanship. $1200. Contact me for photos or
                                                                                          more info. citywindfarm@hotmail.com
BOARDING
Board Your Horse – Large Stalls: Quiet private barn in
Barrington Hills; 12 x 20 foot stalls; lighted indoor arena with
sand/rubber/fiber footing; barn is heated; warm/cold water                                Classified ads must be paid in full and received by the 10th of the
wash rack; 6 fenced pastures; across from riding trails; 3                                preceding month (e.g., May 10 for June issue). First 50 words are
miles from the B.H.’s Riding Center. $950 to $1200 per month.                             FREE for an IDCTA member (please supply member number) and
Contact Shirley at (847) 370-3856                                                         10¢ a word for non-members. Additional words are $.50 each.
                                                                                          Mail to: Mary Jo Downen, 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146. For
LEASE AND SHARE BOARDING                                                                  information, call 815-522-2285. Email: typagraphics@gmail.com
Stonehedge Farm has several horses available for lease or
share boarding. Trainer on premises available for lessons: 1)                             NOTE: IDCTA MEMBER FREE ADS will continued to run until
TB/Percheron Cross gelding. Likes to jump; started in dressage.                           cancelled. Please contact the Advertising Manager above if
2) TB Gelding- School Master to fourth Level Dressage. Contact                            you wish your ad to be discontinued.
Erika Dierks for more information (262) 859-2853 or e-mail
stonehedgellc@gmail.com.

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      NOTE: All IDCTA shows and events, as well as Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events are eligible for
            volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All IDCTA Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE.

                FEBRUARY                                                    May 29-30                                AUGUST
                                                                      Silverwood Dressage -
                       February 10                             IDCTA Recognized Schooling Show                          August 14-15
        A Zoom interview with Jimmy Wofford                       Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI               Silverwood Dressage #317038
                       7:00 pm CST                              Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com             Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
                      www.idcta.org                                                                          Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
                       February 12                                         JUNE                                         August 20-22
    North Central Prairie Region Virtual Dressage                            June 5-6                               Silverwood Dressage
Schooling Show Series and non-qualifying Rally Edit              Silverwood Dressage #328877                 (Two shows: #328918 & #314971)
       www.northcentralprairie.ponyclub.org/forms                 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI               Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
                       February 19                             Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com            Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association                         June 11-13
                 Virtual Dressage Show                                 Silverwood Dressage
                                                                                                                  SEPTEMBER
                      www.idcta.org                            (Two shows: #328109 & #327171)                          September 4-5
                                                                  Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI               Silverwood Dressage #317039
                       February20
                                                               Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com              Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
            February Dressagefest #338064
                                                                                                             Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
     Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, IL                         June 19
                www.fieldsandfences.com                          Silverwood Spring Horse Trials                         September 4
                                                                  Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI                Silverwood Fall Horse Trials
                   MARCH                                       Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com              Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
                         March 19                                                                            Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
                                                                            June 26-27
Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association                    Silverwood Dressage                            September 11-12
                 Virtual Dressage Show                         (Two shows: #316157 & #320371)        IDCTA Dressage and CT Schooling Show and Finals
                      www.idcta.org                               Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI               Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
                         March 20                              Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com            Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
              March Dressagefest #328131                                                                              September 18-19
     Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, IL                      JULY                                Silverwood Dressage #260646
                 www.fieldsandfences.com                                       July 3-4                        Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
                         April 16                                 Silverwood Dressage #314653                Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association                Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
      Virtual Dressage Show and Championship                    Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com                  OCTOBER
         This show will have championship classes                            July 10-11                                  October 2-3
                      www.idcta.org                               Silverwood Dressage #315173                  Silverwood Dressage #314456
                                                                   Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI              Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
                         April 24
                                                                Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com           Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
               April Dressagefest #340911
     Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, IL                        July 17-18                                   October 8
                 www.fieldsandfences.com                          Silverwood Dressage #242012        Silverwood One-Day Horse Trial (Unrecognized), XC
                                                                   Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI          Schooling Day & Horse Show Warm Up
                      MAY                                       Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com             Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
                     May 14-16                                                                               Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
                                                                               July 24
                Silverwood Dressage                              Silverwood Summer Horse Trials                        October 16-17
         (Two shows: #328120 & #327168)                            Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI              Silverwood Dressage #317040
           Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI                       Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com             Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
         Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com                                                                  Enter ONLY at www.evententries.com
                                                                          July 31-August 1
                                                             Silverwood Dressage IDCTA Recognized
                                                                      Schooling Show #260645
                                                                   Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI
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