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CSDEA Volunteer Seminar and Show Season Kickoff Party has been postponed.

 
from CSDEA President Alicia Cozine

 

The CSDEA Volunteer Seminar and Kick-off Party that was scheduled today has been postponed. 

I am checking with those who have volunteered the facility and their time to lead the sessions to determine if there is another date that works. 

 

Email me if you have any questions or ideas.

 

CSDEA 2008 Adult Rider Development Program–The Short Program–Now Open

 

Many of you remember the Rider Development Program instructed by Ralph Hill - this is not it.

 

But, if things go well this year, we will be working to put together the "Long Program" for 2009. Entries are now open–see below for details.

 

For 2008 CSDEA has pulled together some excellent resources to help riders training level and below get out and about with one of our excellent local instructors, Julie Stenslie, (pictured below - credit to Sam Stern, PhotoEsq. Imagery.)

 

Each session will be at a different venue: 
  • June 8: Trophy Hill Farm, Cologne, MN
  • July 20: Birchbury Farm, Ham Lake, MN
  • Aug. 10: Glacial Ridge Farm, Willmar, MN
Eligibility: CSDEA and USEA members, 21 and older.
Cost: $225 inclusive, payable to CSDEA - eligible for CSDEA scholarships! 
Opening Date: April 18th.  Download it here.
Application is not complete without full payment (If you are unable to attend a session, you can arrange a substitute from the waiting list, if there is one, or if no waiting list, approval from the organizers and clinician.)

 

Include Current Coggins and check for full amount with application.

 

Questions contact: Pat McIlvenna, Patricia.McIlvenna@target.com, 612-267-1929, or Cathy Markham, camarkham@landolakes.com, 612-250-6187. 

Phillip Dutton breaks Rolex hex

 

Becky and Comet take two rails but maintain composure to finish fluidly and take second

 

Ater five attempts, Phillip Dutton won his first Rolex crown on Connaught.  Finishing on with a score of 41.7, Philip and Connaught had one of only two clear stadium rounds in the final phase at the Rolex Three Day event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.

 

Becky Holder on Courageous Comet took two rails in the stadium round and claimed second place.

 

Unfortunately, Rolex had two tragic accidents that seriously injured a competitor, Laine Ashker, and resulted in the death of her horse and another equine cmpetitor.

 

The U.S. Eventing Assn. website has this statement about the accidents.  David O'Connor, United States Equestrian Federation President, and Kevin Baumgardner, USEA President, are convening a Safety Summit in Lexington, KY, June 7 and 8.  Here is their full statement.

 

 Laine Ashker's blog is updated by her family on her recovery.


When you know Spring is almost here - TACK SWAP

 

CSDEA Dressage Developing Rider program gets underway

 This year's program features clinician, Jessica Jo Tate. Dates are: May 17-18 at Firefly Farm, July 19-20 and Oct. 4-5 (locations TBA). For details download the clinic information and registration form which are also posted on the calendar.

 

CSDEA Junior Developing Rider Program now open

Five sessions are scheduled this year, here is more info about this program.

 

New Photo Pages posted!

Jennie Hakes created and hosted the new mini-clinic on cross-country jump buildling at her farm in Monticello.


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