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2020, Issue 12

In This Issue :
2021 Recognized Shows, page 4
Congratulations NODA Website, page 4
Remembering Wendy Gruskiewicz, page 8
2021 Membership Renewal Form, page 12
Submitting Articles to NODA News, page 15
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An Open Letter from NODA’s President; Niki Sackman

         Northern Ohio          Season’s Greetings,
     Dressage Association
   is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit    Hard to believe it is almost 2021. Personally, I will be thankful             Arthur
   Education Organization
                                for next year and hoping for a better year for all. Speaking of
 2020/2021 NODA BOARD           2021, I want to make sure all of you know that any shows
     Executive Board            scores earned in 2020 (only those earned when there was not
                                temporary suspensions), as well as any NODA Bucks that were
         President
                                earned will carry over to 2021. You will be able to apply those
       Niki Sackman
                                towards 2021 year-end award volunteer requirements. Watch           Niki Sackman & Raina
       440-454-4709
                                for details the 2021 prize list.
 President@nodarider.org
       Vice President           It’s time to renew your membership for 2021. If you were a member in 2020, you get
      Rachel Aderhold           $5 off your 2021 membership. Visit our membership news on page 11 to find out how
       330-357-9981             to cash in or go to www.nodarider.org to renew.
     VP@nodarider.org
        Treasurer               The position of Banquet Chair will be available and if you would be interested please
      Dee Liebenthal            contact me. This is a position that will need to be filled so banquet 2021 planning can
      216-534-1911              begin.
 Treasurer@nodarider.org
                                2021 will be an election year for the NODA executive board and the directors at large.
         Secretary
                                Due to many changes in my life I will not be running for president in 2021 and will be
       Patti Valencic
                                turning the reins over to someone else. If you would be interested in the position of
      216-956-0985
                                president, vice president, treasurer, secretary or a director at large, now is a good time
 Secretary@nodarider.org
                                to get involved and learn the ropes. It is a great way to give back to the sport of
      Parliamentarian           dressage.
         Barb Soukup
        440-339-3980            Congratulations to our webmaster, Lesley Matt, as NODA’s website won the award
Parliamentarian@nodarider.org
                                for Best Overall Layout and Design for a GMO with 175-499 members. Thank you
     Directors at Large         Lesley and Patty Keim for all the time and work you put into the website.
       Kathy Kirchner
        330-995-6010            NODA’s recognized shows committee is busy planning the June 26 and 27,
  Kathy-DAL@nodarider.org       Dressage 2021 and Dressage 2021 Encore, recognized shows weekend! There will be
                                some changes, but NODA’s dedication to high quality will remain. Turn to page 4 to
     Mary Lou Gallagher
       216-941-6582             find out more.
 MaryLou-DAL@nodarider.org
                                NODA lost friend and member, Wendy Gruskiewicz, in September. We remember
         Dale Lappert
                                Wendy for her good humor, grit, and determination. Enjoy some photos and memories
        330-527-4683
   Dale-DAL@nodarider.org       on page 8 of this newsletter.

      Christine Thompson        Wishing you and all of your families a happy and safe holiday season,
         440-590-1598
 Christine-DAL@nodarider.org    Niki
        Arielle Brodkey
         216 -591-0431
  Arielle-DAL@nodarider.org
      Board Meetings              Cover: Longtime NODA member and equestrian, Wendy (Lautanen) Gruskiewicz, exudes
                                  her Finnish sisu as she stands in the driveway of the farm where she operated Mithra
Third Monday of the Month
                                  Stables. The farm was purchased in 1917 by her Finnish grandparents and then by Wendy
      Conference Call
                                  and her husband Mike. Wendy passed away on September, 22, 2020.
  NEXT MEETING 6:15pm             Photo by Spellman Photography.
     January 18, 2021
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NODA Chairpersons & Committees
           Communications                              Historical Archives
                                                                                          www.nodarider.org
Correspondence Secretary : Molly Reeves      Historian : Fran Cverna 440-834-1774
440-334-3947
Correspondence@nodarider.org
                                             Historian@nodarider.org                          NODA
Member Services Directory                                Competitions                          sends
Mosie Welch: 330-618-5838
Directory@nodarider.org
                                                       Recognized Shows                  Seasons Greetings
                                             Co-Chair: Patty Keim 330-350-2775                  this
                                             RS-Chair@nodarider.org
               Newsletter                                                                 Holiday Season
Lead Editor, Content/Layout Mosie Welch      Co-Chair Rachel Aderhold 330-357-9981
330-618-5838 Mosie-Editor@nodarider.org      VP@nodarider.org
Advertising/Classifieds/Calendar Editor      Show Manager/Onsite Secretary :
Jennifer Cooper 216-469-3920                 Penny Krug 614-746-0340
Advertisers@nodarider.org
                                             Volunteer Coordinator Karen Shirring
Corral Magazine: Mosie Welch                 330-220-4705 RS-vol-coord@nodarider.org
330-618-5838 Mosie-Editor@nodarider.org
                                             Sponsors/Advertising Dee Liebenthal
     Website, Facebook & E-News              216-534-1911 Sponsors@nodarider.org
Webmaster Lesley Matt
                                             Program Coordinator Mosie Welch
440-503-6214 Webmaster@nodarider.org
                                             330-618-5838   Program@nodarider.org           NODA’s
          Instagram & Twitter                                                              Newsletter
                                                        Schooling Shows
Administrator, Lesley Matt
440—503-6214 Posts@nodarider.org
                                                                                           Advertisers
                                             Chair Suzanne Sherbundy
                                             561-596-1189                                 A.R.T. Dressage
         Education Programs                  SchoolingShow@nodarider.org

Education Chair Beth Scalabrino              Show Secretary Penny Krug                     Big Dee’s Tack
Education@nodarider.org                      614-746-0340
                                             SS-Secretary@nodarider.org
                                                                                            & Vet Supply
       Membership & Liaisons
                                             Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Sherbundy      Blue Ridge Farm
Membership Chair Fran Cverna                 561-596-1189
440-834-1774 Membership@nodarider.org        SS-Volunteers@nodarider.org
                                                                                            North Crest
External Relations Barb Soukup
440-339-3980 parliamentarian@nodarider.org
                                                        Year-End Awards                  Equestrian Center
                                             Chair Janeen Langowski-Grava 440-666-6182
Junior/Young Rider Liaison Jennifer Cooper   Yearend-Awards@nodarider.org                 Poulin Dressage
216-469-3920 Jr-YR@nodarider.org

Adult Amateur Liaison: Kathy Kirchner                    Silent Auction                    Rivendel Farm
330-995-6010 AA@nodarider.org
                                             Chair Patty Keim 330-350-2775                  Please Support
Professional Liaison Arielle Brodkey         SilentAuction@nodarider.org                  NODA’s Advertisers
216 591-0431 Pro@nodarider.org                                                            with your Business!
Western Dressage Liaison Sara Justice
WesternDressage@nodarider.org
                                                  Year-End Awards Banquet                  Please share your
                                             Banquet Co-Chair Niki Sackman                copy of NODA News
The Dressage Foundation Liaison              440-454-4709 SS-Secretary@nodarider.org        with a friend or
Karen Puchalsky TDFRep@nodarider.org
                                                                                              at the stable

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NODA’s Recognized Show Committee is Planning the June 26 and 27,
           Dressage 2021 and Dressage 2021 Encore, Show Weekend!
There’s no denying that                                                                       NODA is committed to
2020 has been a                                                                               excellence and a safe and
challenging year for                                                                          fun show experience for all
equestrian sports, but                                                                        our competitors and
that has not stopped our                                                                      volunteers following USDF/
intrepid Recognized                                                                           USEF guidelines.
Shows committee from                                                                          The recognized show
getting underway                                                                              committee is ably steered
planning for 2021!                                                                            by co-chairs Patty Keim and
The ball is rolling as the                                                                    Rachel Aderhold with the
committee works on                                                                            addition of Penny Krug who
contracts for the venue                                                                       is an experienced show
and judges for Dressage                                                                       manager/onsite show
2021 and Dressage 2021                                                                        secretary; NODA’s longtime
Encore. As is customary             Pure Gold Stables and Equestrian Center is a 45-acre      volunteer coordinator,
NODA will feature two                complex located on State Route 45 in Salem, Ohio.       Karen Shirring; sponsors and
shows over our two-day                     Photo courtesy of Pure Gold Stables.              advertising manager, Dee
USDF/USEF recognized                                                                         Liebenthal; Mary Lou
shows weekend.                                                 Gallagher, focusing on the prize list and rules; Sally Burton
Exciting for 2021 is the opportunity to try a new venue,       and Niki Sackman are committee member at large; and
Pure Gold Stables & Equestrian Center, a 45-acre               program coordinator Mosie Welch. We look forward to
complex located on State Route 45 in Salem, Ohio. Pure         seeing you at Pure Gold Stables in 2021!
Gold Stables boasts a 175′ x 300′ fenced all weather
outdoor arena with elite racetrack blend sand footing, 5/8
mile all weather conditioning track, a covered 60′ all
weather sand round pen, and trails on the property.
There is also a 180′ x 90′ heated indoor arena with elite
racetrack blend sand footing (fan system for hot summer
months). Find out more about Pure Gold Stables at
www.PureGoldStables.com.
The decision has been made to hold two, one ring, Level
1, USDF/USEF recognized shows over the weekend with
a commitment to hire an “S” judge for each day as well
as ensuring an appropriate sound system for those
entering freestyle classes. Penny Krug has spent the fall
engaged in hiring the judges and the TD and expects
contracts to be finalized by the end of the year.
NODA is happy to announce we will be providing an
online program in 2021. Without printing costs, the
program will get all the information competitors need to
them in advance of arriving on the showgrounds.
Sponsors and advertisers will enjoy full color ads and logos
to feature their services and product. Of course, day
sheets and informational signage with emergency
numbers and directions will be on site. Exciting in 2021 is
the return of the recognized show program Cover Art
Contest with a prize for the selected artwork! All NODA
artists please stand by for details on size, media, and
deadlines.
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News and Updates compiled by Mosie Welch
                                                                   From the United States Dressage Federation website

   US Equestrian Extends COVID-19 Related Rule Modifications for 2021 Competition Year
                     by US Equestrian Communications Department | Nov 9, 2020, 3:30 PM EST

 As we near the beginning of the 2021 competition year, it is evident that the effects of the pandemic will be ongoing
 for some time. In its continuing efforts to provide necessary flexibility without sacrificing safety and welfare, US
 Equestrian will continue to modify certain USEF rules throughout the 2021 competition year. Doing so allows USEF
 competitions and events to be as safe as possible while still complying with rules and regulations that provide for a
 fair and level playing field.

 Continuing Modifications to USEF Rules

 Many of the COVID-19-related rule modifications implemented for the 2020 competition year have been reissued
 and will be effective December 1, 2020, through November 30, 2021. A brief summary of the 89 rule modifications
 is listed at the link below. If necessary, additional rule modifications will be reviewed and published when
 approved.

 www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-extends-covid-19-related-rule

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

 Age has great advantages! Do you know about the Century Club? Have you read some of the Century Club
 stories? Take a few minutes, go to The Dressage Foundation (TDF) and read some incredibly inspiring stories.

 The Century Club recognizes dressage riders and horses whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Horse and
 rider perform a test of any level at a show (schooling or recognized) or event, and are scored by a dressage judge or
 professional. Western Dressage riders are also welcome to join the Century Club. An application, found under the
 "Join the Century Club" heading, should be completed and sent to The Dressage Foundation at least two weeks
 prior to the ride. TDF will send a beautiful black and gold ribbon to be presented to the team at the show. Following
 the ride, TDF sends a Century Club plaque to the new team. The Century Club is a testament that dressage is a
 sport for everyone at any age. Find out more at www.dressagefoundation.org/grants-and-programs/century-club/
 about.html

                                                 *****************
 Have you or are you thinking about becoming a professional trainer. The Gerhard Politz Instructor
 Education Fund for Young Adults grant may well you get started. The purpose of this grant is to support 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. Find out more on TDF website. The
 deadline to apply for this grant is January 1, 2021. For more information on The Dressage Foundation grant
 programs go the www.dressagefoundation.org/grants-and-programs/

                                                                                               Continued on page 10
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Remembering Longtime
                                        May 1, 1956 — Sept 22, 2020
                    Photos courtesy of Mike Gruskiewicz                  Compiled by Mosie Welch
Longtime NODA member, Wendy                                                                to achieve extensive qualifications
(Lautanen) Gruskiewicz passed                                                              as a judge for 4H, Arabians,
from this world on Sept 22 at                                                              Miniature horses, and Friesians.
home in New Lyme where she                                                                 Her judging activities included
operated Mithra Training Stable                                                            multiple National Championship
on the family farm first purchased                                                         events, and her travels took her
in 1917 by her Finnish                                                                     across America, and to Africa and
grandparents, Oscar and Maria                                                              Europe.
Lautanen.
                                                                                            In October 2020, Mike wrote on
Wendy’s legacy is framed by her                                                             Wendy’s Facebook page, “as the
love of family, 4H, and horses. She April 26, 2018 Wendy captioned this Facebook            reality of Wendy's passing begins
was born May 1, 1956 in Ashtabula photo, “Happy birthday to my Riften++++// ! to set in, I wish to extend my
and has been an area resident all        I knew the 1st time I saw you that you would deepest gratitude to all of her
of her life.                             be a National Champion. What I didn't know friends who shared her life and
Many friends first heard of                is the incredible amount of JOY you would      made it so full. I am forever grateful
                                                         bring to my life.”               that so many friends reached out in
Wendy’s passing on her active
Facebook page from her husband, Mike on                                                   her final weeks via Facebook,
Sept. 22, “-- friends, letting you know that                                    sending  cards,  and visiting. Wendy was
Wendy passed on this morning, in the                                            overwhelmed with joy as I read to her the
company of her husband and son Evan,                                            Facebook posts and many cards. Wendy
and Carly, at home on her family farm. She                                      received two beautiful pieces of artwork
re-joins her beloved horses Riften, Eddie,                                      that immortalize her bond with Riften. It is
and many friends and family. She passes                                         fantastic that she shared in all of that prior
with a full heart remembering the                                               to her passing. Wendy went to her grave in
incredible outpouring of support from her                                       her shadbelly dressage outfit and top hat,
friends. Although her life was cut short,                                       accompanied by Riften's and Eddie's ashes,
she relished a short life in the saddle over                                    with their manes in her hand, and of course
a long life by the fire.”                                                       with a bag of treats.”

Wendy was active in 4H as child, and later           Hiking among the        Wendy’s husband, Mike, whom she married
as an advisor and mentor to many students,       Redwoods, December 24,      on September 17, 1977 in Jefferson, Ohio
and managed the Jr Fair Market Animal Sale          2017 with Evan, near     was her partner in driving and all things
for several years. Her farm interests                 Manchester  , CA       equestrian. Wendy always shared the
included active participation in                                                        outdoor adventures of her
the Farm Bureau. Wendy made                                                             beloved son, Evan M.
incredible connections with her                                                         Gruskiewicz of Chico, CA.
Arabian horses. She trained and                                                         Memorial contributions are
showed them to Regional and                                                             requested to the Lautanen
National Championships in many                                                          Family 4-H Scholarship. Every
disciplines, including Halter,                                                          year, this scholarship helps
English and Western Pleasure,                                                           Ashtabula County 4-H and FFA
Dressage. She most recently                                                             youth members pursue higher
enjoyed the sport of Carriage                                                           education. Please send checks
driving in the showring and in                                                          made out to the Lautanen Family
marathon competitions.                  Wendy, with her husband, Mike, driving her      4-H Scholarship c/o Ashtabula
Wendy leveraged her experience          6-time  National Champion,   Riften++++// .     Co. Scholarship Fund, c/o Rita
                                       He’s a half Arabian/Half Dutch Harness Horse     Woodard,   4045 Russell Road,
on the equine judging team at the
                                      gelding who Wendy also competed at 3rd level      Dorset OH 44032.
Ohio State Ag Technical Institute                       ridden dressage.
                                                      Photo by Pics of You.
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Above: Judging, Dec 4, 2019

 Above center: Wendy drives the second phase of the combined driving event, the cross
 country marathon of seven kilometers or more navigating obstacles wearing a helmet
 and a vest while Mike navigates from the back. In a 2019 NODA article Wendy shared,             Above right: September 16,
 “My introduction to carriage driving came when I purchased my 16.2 hand half-Arabian            2015 The Arabian Horse
 Half Dutch Harness Horse, Riften, to become my next dressage partner. My friend and             Association tagged Wendy at
 trainer colleague, Sarah Vas of Winfield Farm and Forge in Grafton saw him and said,            the Governor James B. Hunt
 “Ya’ know, he would be a great carriage horse.” And so it began. Sarah borrowed equipment       Horse Complex, Raleigh NC.
 and set both Riften and me on the path to a shared adventure. I was lucky to have a horse
 that is a natural and helped build my confidence.” Photo by Pics of You
                                                                        Right: In 2019
 Wikipedia describes Sisu                                               Wendy shared with
                                                                        NODA readers,
 Sisu is a Finnish concept                                              “One of the highlights
 described as stoic                                                     for me is sharing this
 determination, tenacity of                                             journey with my
 purpose, grit, bravery,                                                husband Mike.”
 resilience, and hardiness and
 is held by Finns themselves                                                           Below: Wendy sporting her
 to express their national                                                      top hat and shadbelly, September 15, 2017
 character. It is generally
 considered not to have a
 literal equivalent in English.

Below: January 7, 2018 Remembering summer on a -15 degree morning
with Mike Gruskiewicz. Photo by Lori Spellman Photography

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by Fran Cverna, Membership Chair
                       Membership News                      NODA’s 2021 Membership Year 12/01/2020 – 11/30/2021

         You are wonderful – as of November 17, we have about 60 members for 2021!
                                    By mid December we usually have 100 members
                                        Please renew if you have not yet done so.
         It is very important for NODA, when planning events for next year, to have a strong membership base.
                                Sincere thanks to everyone who joined in 2020!
                               The NODA Board of Directors appreciates all our 2020 members.
                           Your membership helped support us in this crazy 2020 COVID-19 year.
                           All 2020 members have received a $5 voucher towards 2021 renewal.

                                                     Renew right now!
                       Use the online sign up from our website www.nodarider.org/membership
                                 and choose the option with $5 off for 2020 members,
                                                         or
               Use the membership form in the newsletter (and subtract $5 if you are a current member!),
                                                         or
         Print and mail the membership form from the website (and subtract $5 if you are a current member!).
                           The 2021 USDF/NODA membership year starts December 1, 2020.
                       Contact Fran Cverna at membership@nodarider.org if you have questions.

                        From the Archives -                   Holiday Goodies for Your Horse
                                                  with Historian Fran Cverna
December 2001 Newsletter
Tis the season to bake cookies and treats for family and friends, so don’t forget your equine family and friends. Here are two quick
and easy recipes horses will love.
Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
2 cups dry oatmeal
1/2 cup grated carrots
3 Tablespoons molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
Water
Combine all ingredients. Add enough water to make a soft dough.
Stir well. Form cookies and put them in the oven at 365 degrees.

"I Didn't Buck Today" Treats
2 sticks butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
2 cups dry oatmeal
1 cup alfalfa pellets
Mix butter with sugar and eggs until smooth. Add dry ingredients slowly.
Drop by spoonful's on to cookie sheet. Bake for about 8minutes at 350 degrees.

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Classifieds
  Classified Ads Info                       Tack for Sale                         Tack for Sale                       Hay for Sale
   NODA Member BENEFIT               Schleese Dressage Saddle: Link II,    Amerigo dressage saddle: 17        HAY for SALE: This year's second
                                     17.5" seat, set to nearly wide.       1/2” like new. Asking $1795.00     cutting hay for sale at $7.50/
One free ad at a time for 2 issues   "Shoulder relief" and "relief         Ask for Barb 440-942-4860. Leave   bale. Have approx. 100 bales. Too
60 words or less FREE                wedge panels," comfortable for
                                                                           message if not answering.          rich for my horses! Con-
60- 80 words     $10.00              short backed and broad
                                                                                                              tact secretary@nodarider.org
Photo     $10.00/Two Issues          shouldered horses. High quality
                                     leather, workmanship, with               Purchasing Services
Non-member Ads/2 issues              AdaptaTree -infinitely                                                          Free Classifieds
60 words or less $10.00              adjustability. Can be fitted by any
                                     licensed Schleese saddle               Need help buying or selling           are a NODA MEMBER
60—80 words Add $5.00
                                     fitter. Great deal-high quality        horse, country or luxury                     BENEFIT!
PHOTO w/ad       $20.00
                                     adjustable saddle with                 property? I am a horseman
    Submit Ad & Payment              very little wear. Asking $2,995.00.    with 23 years real estate               Sell tack, Fill stalls
                                     Contact Kathy at 330-843-3277 or
     by 15th of the Month                                                   experience & understand                 Advertise training
                                     kcmangels@yahoo.com
                                                                            horsemen's needs. Check out                  openings
       Classifieds Editor            Kent & Masters dressage saddle         my web pages at
        Jennifer Cooper              HDM - Used, in good condition.         BarbaraMeholick.HowardHanna.com        Offer horses for sale
        216-469-3920                 17.5” seat, exchangeable gullet        or www.Horsepropertyohio.com           All ads in print and
                                     (currently has extra wide in it        for references and to see
   Check payable to NODA:            (white)). Designed for medium to                                              on the Website for
       Jennifer Cooper                                                      properties for sale and
                                     high withered horses. Moveable,                                                     2 months
      6395 Paine Road                removable knee blocks, changea-        sold. by Barb Meholick
    Painesville, OH 44077            ble girthing arrangement, wool         440-463-3103                       Classifieds@nodarider.org
                                     flocked. Pictures available. $825.
          Email ads to:              Located in Columbia Station, will
  Classifieds@nodarider.org          ship at buyer’s expense.                                                       Articles Wanted
                                     Contact Jill at 216-346-2811.
                                                                                                              NODA is seeking informational
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NO photo will be used of any mounted rider             NODA reserves the right to edit for grammar,           challenges or what you’ve
without a helmet                                       flow, and space constraints without changing           learned in bringing your horse
                                                       the intended meaning.                                  along is welcome.
Please include your name and the
photographers name, horse’s name, breed,               NODA specific articles will have priority in the
                                                                                                              If you are a professional–
hands, age & a description of the activity             NODA News.
                                                                                                              NODA would love to have you
                                                       Photographs enhance your article – see Photo           share your wisdom with our
Cover Photos for NODA News                             Submission Guidelines                                  members!
Size: Portrait friendly format with uncluttered        NODA News Editors will determine when an
background                                             article runs based on space                            Articles are eligible for NODA
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                                                                                                              newsletter awards! Contact
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                            Photos and articles are eligible for NODA bucks
                                    Mosie-editor@nodarider.org                                                with your article or story
                                                                                                              ideas!

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Northern Ohio Dressage Association
      The Northern Ohio Dressage Association is a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Group Member Organization.
                                      All members of NODA are USDF group members.
                       For USDF participating membership, apply directly to the USDF at www.usdf.org

            NODA Board Meetings, Third Monday of the Month — All Members Welcome to Share Ideas
                         NEXT BOARD MEETING: January 18, 2021 at 6:15pm Virtual Meeting
      NODA welcomes member comments, concerns, ideas, and questions regarding NODA activities, shows, and policies.
              Please contact your member liaison listed on page 3 of this newsletter for link or to share ideas

                                              find NODA on social media

   @NodaDressage                   @NODA_Dressage                  www.nodarider.org               @NODA_Dressage

                                               Calendar of Events
                                            Full calendar at www.nodarider.org

NODA Membership Renewal time!
   2020 Members take $5 OFF!
                                         The December 2-6 Adequan/USDF Virtual Convention Registration is FREE,
   Online at www.nodarider.org           but Registration is required to receive Zoom links to conference events.

        USPS Mail with                   Events www.USDF.org/convention/
    Membership Form, page 16             Draft agenda www.USDF.org/convention/agenda.asp
   Membership@nodarider.org              Featured Education Presentations www.usdf.org/convention/ducation.asp

  * Count toward NODA 2021 Year-end Awards - Virtual Shows DO NOT COUNT toward Year-End Awards
    Due to COVID-19, Please check with the event coordinator to ensure a clinic or show has not been cancelled.

  * Dec 27 CVF Dressage                   *Feb 28 CVF Dressage                     *June 27 NODA Dressage 2021
    Schooling Dressage Show               Schooling Dressage Show                  Encore
    Chagrin Falls, OH                     Chagrin Falls, OH                        USDF/USEF Level I Recognized Show
    ChagrinValleyFarms.com                ChagrinValleyFarms.com                   Pure Gold Stables
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  * Jan 31 CVF Dressage                   *June 26 NODA Dressage 2021
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    Chagrin Falls, OH                     Pure Gold Stables                            date, event, location, and contact
    ChagrinValleyFarms.com                3325 OH-45, Salem, OH 44460                information by the 15th of the month
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