June Chair Message:

Greetings!

I hope you have the kind of schedule that permits riding early--the summer weather is upon us.

First of all, I need addresses for two ICC members who either are not members of CDS this year or did not join in time to be included in the 2010 roster. If you know the following members--Karen Echeverria and Marsha Goodwin--please ask them to get in touch with me, so I can get their 2009 CDS plates in the mail.

The June ICC show was June 6, and I do believe everyone had a good time. Shadow Ridge is a wonderful facility, and we were finished before it got very hot.

By the way, the chapter is still looking for additional show sites. Call us with any information if you know a place that could handle trailers, parking, warmup and dressage arena with good footing for a CDS-rated show.

Our judge, Brent Hicks, gave very helpful comments--I know because I was his scribe. One rider carried a whip in her second test because Brent suggested she do that after her first test. Amazing how the "Wand of Authority" becomes a real attention-getter/subject changer. Her horse was much more forward during her second ride.

Speaking of getting better test scores, ICC is hosting a RAAC n' Roll clinic with Peggy Klump July 23 and 24 at Shadow Ridge. Peggy's clinic is for mounted and unmounted participants. Everyone gets to work. We always hear about correct use of corners, good geometry, and straight entries down the center line--but many riders lose points because they aren't riding with attention paid to simple things like that--and Peggy's clinic will help us pay attention to those things and more.

An e-mail blast with an application attached will be sent from Paula in the Central Office to CDS members in the southern region, but if you don't have the means to print out your own application, you can contact me or any ICC board member and an application will be mailed to you. Whether you want to ride or be an unmounted participant, you need to fill out an application. Everyone receives a notebook, and we need to know how many people to plan for.

If you have any comments or questions, let me know. If I don't know the answer, I will certainly find someone who knows.

Remember to drink plenty of water in this heat, and make sure your horse has plenty of water, too. The keyword for successful summer riding and showing is hydration.

You probably didn't heard it here first.

Kathy

May Chair Message:

The CDS Southern Region Amateur Clinic with Debbie McDonald was very well attended with lots of auditors and many very happy participants. Debbie made some very definite improvements in every single rider. There was a nice mix of levels and the entire three days went quickly and were great fun.

The Saturday night party was great, too.

Our Awards Banquet was marked by plenty of great raffle prizes, terrific food and a wonderful program with Cindy Hancock, a massage therapist who discussed the benefits of massage for horses. She had handouts and answered questions.

Good weather is here and we've got our rated show May 9 (bring your moms!) at Pepper Glen and, of course, our second rated show in July.

Keep reading the newsletter and the website. Ssend your news to Kelly (brag on yourself ;o). We're always looking for news for the website, too.

See you soon!

Kathy

February Chair Message:

Hello, all--

Grab your pen and your 2010 calendar because you'll want to circle the important dates of upcoming Inland Communities Chapter and CDS events. You won't want to miss anything.

First is our March 7 schooling show. Our aim is to hold our shows at different facilities because our membership covers such a large geographical area. Finding a suitable show site that has adequate parking, warm-up, and footing--and is available on the show date--is not easy. However, ICC's intrepid show staff (Meg Hammond, manager, and Nancy Franklin, secretary) are finalizing details even as you read these words. Check the Web site frequently, www.icccds.org, for the premium. Our judge will be Tracy Young.

The 2010 CDS Amateur Clinic with Olympian and outstanding clinician Debbie McDonald is April 15-18 at Shadow Ridge. If you're an adult amateur member and have not submitted your name to Nancy Franklin, taneyeam@aol.com, do so instantly if not sooner. Deadline is March 1. We will draw names--a winner and alternates--at our Board Meeting March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Shadow Ridge (and all members are welcome to attend ;o)

Also, per CDS Executive Board, each rider in the Amateur Clinic must present a current USEF Amateur Card. For more information, visit www.usef.org.

Auditors are invited to the Clinic April 16-18. There is a nominal auditing fee, also set by the Executive Board: CDS members, $15 a day or $40 for all three days; nonmembers, $20/$50.

Saturday night, April 17, is party night with dinner and dancing--including salsa lessons from experts to show us how to "get up to get down," ole! Information coming soon--be sure to circle the date.

April 10 is our annual ICC awards banquet, once again at Casa Trejo, 34636 County Line Road, Yucaipa, (909) 795-2880. Plan to enjoy delicious food, a fantastic raffle and silent auction, and presentations of CDS plates and certificates as well as our chapter awards. This year the featured speaker is Dr. Bari Boersma, noted equine chiropractor whom many of you already know. Details are being finalized, but Cindy Taylor is in charge of everything again this year. She does a TERRIFIC job. Circle THIS date, too.

We decided on the date for Peggy Klump's RAAC 'n Roll clinic--the weekend of July 24. This workshop is geared to ALL riders who want to improve their test scores. Even auditors have to "work"--Peggy asks questions of everybody. Details forthcoming, but circle THAT weekend as well.

That's it for this month. You have time to rush out and buy another pen--you ain't seen nuthin' yet.

Ride safely! Spring is on the way.

Kathy Young

January Chair Message:

Greetings ;o)

As the new chair of Inland Communities Chapter for 2010, I am looking forward to another terrific year of ICC activities and events involving good people, wonderful horses and the fantastic sport of dressage.

Congratulations on being a member of the best CDS chapter! You have a strong board of directors working for you—the board members and chapter volunteers are listed below this letter. We are already planning a full calendar for this year—our regular series of schooling and rated shows, a clinic or two, an awards banquet, and more. We want to give you every opportunity to join us, meet new people, and get as involved as you would like.

First, the CDS Amateur Clinic: This year’s Amateur Clinic features a very special clinician, Debbie McDonald. Don’t miss out on the chance to ride or audit with Debbie. She is wonderful. The Southern clinic will be April 15-18 at Shadow Ridge in Highland.

If you are an adult amateur member of ICC CDS and would like to be the Chapter representative, submit your name to Nancy Franklin by e-mail at taneyeam@aol.com or by snail mail, PO Box 1000, Highland 92346, by Monday, March 1. Put “CDS Amateur Clinic” in the e-mail subject line.

All names received will be placed in a hat, and the winner and alternates will be chosen by random drawing at our chapter meeting March 3.

Our Chapter representative will have the fee for his/her spot in the clinic as well as the board for his/her horse paid by ICC. Our representative is required to attend the evening introductory lecture April 15, the entire clinic each day, and discussion groups within the day.

Second: Mark your calendars. Our first schooling show is March 7, place and judge TBA. Show manager Meg Hammond and show secretary Nancy Franklin are putting everything together. The premium will soon be available on our website. Our May 9 rated show will be held at Pepper Glen in Norco, and our June 6 show will be held at Shadow Ridge in Highland.

ICC monthly meetings are open to all members. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., usually at Shadow Ridge, but you can always call me, (760) 953-8682, or check the chapter website to verify.

I am looking forward to meeting you at an ICC or CDS event this year.

Kathy Young
2010 ICC chair

 

2010 ICC Board Members: Ruth Corrao-Harris, Secretary; Kathy Pavlich, Treasurer; Meg Hammond, Show Manager; Nancy Franklin, Show Secretary; Cindy Taylor, Web liaison; Sara Diefenbach, junior members coordinator; Sheila McKee and Lori Johnstone, members at large.

Chapter volunteers: Kelly McNamara, newsletter editor; Delaney Seeburger, junior liaison.