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Val Metcalfe
Val Metcalfe and Sasha working with Debbie McDonald
Oh, Deer!!!With great weather, terrific turnout, and only a couple of unpredictable events, our one-star show last weekend was a great success! Kudos to the very brave Rose Gold and Bailey who waited patiently while the interlopers were excused from the ring.
Download show results here. Thanks to all who participated!
Click on the gallery below to view select images from the show, courtesy of Sam Kwong.
On Saturday, March 20, at EquiSport Therapy & Rehabilitation Center in Woodside, Dr. Wayne Browning and Dr. Philip Bellamy hosted an informative equine health lecture and tour.
Dr. Browning gave chapter members a comprehensive tour of the facility, including a demonstration of the AquaPacer underwater treadmill, and covered advanced treatment techniques for common sport horse injuries.
Dr. Bellamy addressed the holistic therapies he practices, and demonstrated equine acupuncture methods.
Chapter members discovered the wealth of treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation options now available locally. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Browning and Dr. Bellamy for a thorough, educational, and enlightening tour.
For more information about the EquiSport Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, visit www.equisportrehab.com
Press Release
New York – March 18, 2010 – As Courtney King-Dye, a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team, remains in a coma in a Florida hospital after suffering a serious head injury earlier this month, an award winning New York fashion designer and two California equine photographers hope that sales of a t-shirt honoring Courtney will help with the mounting expenses associated with her medical care.
The black-on-white silkscreened t-shirt for women and men, designed by indie designer and horse lover Elektra, features a photograph of Courtney by nationally recognized equine photographer Terri Miller and the words “ComeBackCourt,” a slogan created by Courtney’s husband, Jason Dye. It is available at http://www.etsy.com/shop/coup?section_id=6883992 for $30, and 100% of the profits will go to a fund organized to help pay Courtney’s medical expenses. Equine photographer and amateur dressage competitor Sheryl L. Ross originated the project and brought Elektra and Miller together for the effort.
For ongoing updates about Courtney’s condition from her husband, Jason Dye, visit her website at http://www.courtneykingdressage.com.
Many of you knew Bobby Keville as a longtime CDS State Board Member from the Sonoma Chapter, as well as the 2009 Volunteer of the Year, Technical Delegate at many shows, and dressage supporter who organized the Northern Adult Amateur Clinic, among many other activities. Bobby passed away February 27, 2010, leaving the world a better place for having had her generousity and kindness in it. The Keville Family ask that in lieu of flowers donations can either be sent to Bobby Keville Amateur Riding Scholarship Fund c/o any Exchange Bank or Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St. Petaluma, CA 94952.
Save the Dates!
Now in its second year, the Coastside Dressage Schooling Show Series announces four dates for 2010. Low key and low cost, these shows are the perfect way to shed unwanted show nerves, introduce a green show horse to the frightening world of flowers on arena letters, and qualify for year-end awards. And did we mention these shows are a lot of fun? Save the dates and watch for more information soon:
March 14: Competition Clinic at Park Pacifica Stables
(Test scores will count for year-end awards)
June 19: Schooling Show at Moss Beach Ranch
Sept. 11: Schooling Show at Moss Beach Ranch
Nov. 21: Schooling Show at Park Pacifica Stables
Val Metcalf is the lucky winner of the SFP chapter drawing to participate in the CDS Northern California Adult Amateur Clinic with Olympian Debbie McDonald. The clinic will be held May 6 – 9, 2010, at Santa Rosa Equestrian Center. Michele De Luna’s name was drawn as the backup rider. All chapter members are encouraged to attend as auditors – this is a great learning opportunity for everyone.
Thanks to Brooke Gibson of Equi-Fashion, who has sponsored our year-end gift certificate drawing for SFP members who volunteered throughout 2009. This year’s winner is Christina Gray! We will be sending Christina a $100 gift certificate from Equi-Fashion. Happy shopping to Christina!
Thank you again to all of our chapter volunteers, and a special thank you to Brooke and Equi-Fashion. You can see all the latest Equi-Fashion spring products at www.equi-fashion.com.
Leota Gonzalez
As a long-time member of CDS, and SFP board member who has served at numerous times as Chapter Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer, Leota has said, “I believe that the SFP Board Member’s role is to give back to the sport of dressage what it has given to us. This position is one of service to the community where awardethics are extraordinarily important.”
Leota has been a rider, owner and breeder, and member of the American Trakehner Association and the American Hanoverian Society. She continues to give back to dressage and the SFP Chapter as Chapter Treasurer.
Congratulations to Leota!
