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Chapter Board
Meetings
Everyone is invited to chapter board meetings, generally held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Woodside Town Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Board Members
Nancy Benson
Kari Browne
Andrea Chenu
Leota Gonzalez
Katie Hoefs
Elsa Kirkpatrick
Meeting Dates
February 11
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 16
July 14
August 11
September 15
October 13
November 10
December 15
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SFP
Website:
www.sfpcds.org
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Join Us for the Chapter Meeting
Monday, Febuary 11
Important Correction: Chapter Board Meeting is Monday, Febuary 11 at 6:30 pm at the Woodside Town Hall!
My apologies for the mistake in the earlier email! |
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We're Updating Our Volunteer Lists -
May We Add Your Name?
We're updating our list of volunteers available to help with events or shows. The online 'Volunteer Form' on the Chapter website will be updated shortly - it's quick to fill out and automatically emails the information. You're also welcome to send an email with your name, interests/skills and best way to reach you; just email to chenua2000@yahoo.com. Please feel free to let us know if you'd like to work on a particular event, learn about a new skill or need to collect volunteer hours to qualify for an educational session - we'll happily accommodate you! |
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SFP L Judge Program Begins in March!
March is right around the corner, so if you're interested in participating in the L Judge Program, contact Margaret Hurley right away ... this fills up fast! Her email is margarethurley@sbcglobal.net and phone numbers are 831-625-3738 (home) and 831-521-4784 (cell).
To be considered as a L graduate judge, the cost is $250 per session, and your application, including qualifications, is required in advance (contact Margaret). To audit, the cost is $50 per session, and advance application is not required.
Session A, March 15-16, Woodmyst Farm, Gilroy, Sandy Howard:
-Biomechanics of the Horse
-Introduction to Judging a Dressage Test
-Discussion of Movement, Gaits, and Muscle Development
Session B, May 3-4, Woodmyst Farm, Gilroy, Trenna Atkins:
-Gaits & Paces
-Movements & Figures
Session C, June 21-22, Woodmist Farm, Gilroy, Jeff Moore:
-Collective Marks,
-Equitation
-Rider Biomechanics
-Freestyle
Session D1, Sept. 21-22, The Horse Park at Woodside, Jeff Moore |
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2008 CDS Amateur Clinic Rider Name to be Drawn at the Feb. 11th Meeting!
Don't forget to put your name into the hat for the 2008 CDS Amateur Clinic to be held with Rachel Saavedra, May 1-4. We'll draw names at the February 11th Board Meeting. Email to chenua2000@yahoo.com. More information on this clinic at www.california-dressage.org and in CDS Dressage Letters. |
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CDS Annual Meeting Notes from Susie!
CDS Director, and SFP Chapter Member, Susie Lombardi reported from the CDS Annual Meeting, held last month: "I felt the Annual Meeting was very interesting. The creator of Fox Village, Pete Jorgensen, gave a very comprehensive lecture regarding show secretary, and a visual demo with large screen and individual laptops. Connie Davenport gave a lecture regarding show management. Both were very well received and something that has been needed for a very long time."
Susie, who also manages the SFP chapter shows, added, "I attended the secretary computer mangement lecture. I felt that I needed to know all the details even though I do not do the scheduling."
On the hot topic of the year, Susie reported, "On Sunday morning, Connie spoke to the group about the impending USDF recommended rule regarding riding 3rd level and above, in which the rider must qualify prior to moving up the levels. The USDF committee would like to pattern the US rider requirements after the Europeans. As riders who show, we must be informed." Details are still being worked out, as there has been substantial controversy over what the qualifications should be, and the date by which they will be implemented has moved out. Stay tuned!
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