Centered Riding mourns the passing of

Sally Swift...

It is with deep regret that I must inform you of the passing of our beloved Sally Swift. Sally struggled with pneumonia since the end of January and although she tried very hard to get better, she was not able to get back on her feet.

She peacefully slipped away today as one of her friends read to her. We are all deeply saddened by the loss of this gifted, caring and gentle woman. The world will not be the same without her. Our thoughts and prayers go out at this time to Sally's family, friends and caregivers who are struggling with this great loss.

Following is the announcement on our website regarding Sally's life and accomplishments. More details will be posted about the memorial service for Sally as they become known.
Linda Galt Powley
President

http://www.centeredriding.org/
(for more of the story)

The Michiana Dressage Club is pleased to announce an affordable Spring Clinic opportunity by Lana Sneddon of Stone Crest Farm, LaGrange, Indiana

The Michiana Dressage Club is pleased to announce an affordable Spring Clinic opportunity by Lana Sneddon of Stone Crest Farm, LaGrange, Indiana.

"The symposium is designed to increase rider awareness with a better understanding of rider aids. The training scale when applied correctly and how it influences your horse." -Lana Sneddon

Please take a moment to review the attached document.
Applications, releases, coggins report, rider experience descriptions, and fees need to be post marked by May 1, 2009.
Only 8 riders will be accepted in this symposium.
Auditing is also available.

Please contact myself or Lana Sneddon with questions.

Wishing you well,
Elizabeth Grainger
MDC President

Introducing...

Majestic Farm, the revitalized Midwest equestrian center in Clermont County , Ohio . The new ownership is excited in continuing to offer a World Class Training and Competition Facility. We are planning to hold our scheduled USEF/USDF shows as follows:

May 1-3, June 12-14 and August 7-9

A CDI event ispostponed until next year due to the late acquisition of the farm. Also, we are currently scheduling dressage and jumping clinics.
Barbara McCarthy has accepted a position as Director of Horse Operations and Paula MacLeod as Show Coordinator/Office Manager. The new phone number for
Majestic Farm is:
(513) 625-3055 and visit our website – www.majesticfarm.net.

2009 "green" Michiana Dressage Club Omnibus

Here is the 2009 "green" Michiana Dressage Club Omnibus.
Please review rules concerning 2009 year-end award eligibility (pages 42 - 47) which were approved at the last MDC Board meeting.

The Board would like to extend a special thank you to all of the Omnibus business and personal advertisers.
Good luck to all for a spectacular show season!

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Grainger
MDC President

To View Omnibus,
CLICK HERE

2009 DRESSAGE CLINICS

WITH

ED ROTHKRANZ

PRESENTED BY

BRIER BANK FARM, MARINE, ILLINOIS

Mar 27-28-29

May 8-9-10

June 19-20-21

September 11-12-13

October 16-17-18

November 20-21-22

Ed Rothkranz grew up in Germany at a time when he was fortunate to have as dressage instructors men who had been officers and riders in the German Army during WWII, particularly Colonel Pollay. Many of these men had been schooled at the Spanish Riding School when Austria was occupied by Germany. These teachers were the first ones to instill the idea of "forward and down" into his riding, which Ed still teaches more than a half century later. Upon moving to Canada, Mr Rothkranz was Reserve Canadian International Dressage Champion in 1974, Reserve Eastern Canadian Champion in 1975, and Canadian Advanced Level Champion in 1977. He competed in the 1980 Olympics for Team Canada. He moved to the US in 1980, and is currently known for his bloodlines of upper level dressage horses, providing competition horses for Americans and Europeans, such as the late Dr, Reiner Klimke and Thomas Poulin, Mr Rothranz also provided the training and instruction of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who perform dressage to music throughout the world.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ENTRY FORM

Lessons will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday and Sunday, 5:00-8:00 Friday evening

LEDA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS

PRIVATE LESSONS $155 $175

SEMI (2 RIDERS) $85 $100

GROUP (3 RIDERS) $60 $75

AUDITING/DAY NC $10

STALLS/DAY $15 $15

STALLS $25

LESSON FEES:

STALL FEES:

TOTAL FEES:

PLEASE DRAW CHECKS TO BRIER BANK FARM AND MAIL IT WITH ENTRY FORM, & CURRENT COGGINS TO: GAY ANDERSON, 11656 POCAHONTAS ROAD, MARINE, IL 62061

DIRECTIONS TO BRIER BANK FARM ARE AVAILABLE AT www.brierbankfarm.com

QUESTIONS? CALL GAY AT 618-887-4439 OR email at brierbankfarm@juno.com

I understand that riding/showing horses is a high risk sport and I am participating (or allowing my child to participate) at my (his/her) own risk. I hereby assume this risk and release and hold harmless Little Egypt Dressage Association, Brier Bank Farm, volunteers, and Ed Rothkranz, from all liability for negligence resulting in accidents, death, damage, injury or illness to myself, my horse(s) or to my property during the clinic. I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely participate in this clinic .

SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ (OR parent if a minor)

Brier Bank FarmSpring Dressage Schooling Show

LEDA/SLADS Recognized

info: Click Here

USDF "L" Education Program

Auditor Registration CLICK HERE

Little Egypt Dressage Association

FROM THE JUDGE'S PERSPECTIVE

USDF UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSE...

More Info: Click here

Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker

Signed for Platinum
Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS...

	Region 2 Links			Centered Riding mourns the passing of Sally Swift... It is with deep regret that I must inform you of the passing of our beloved Sally Swift. Sally struggled with pneumonia since the end of January and although she tried very hard to get better, she was not able to get back on her feet. She peacefully slipped away today as one of her friends read to her. We are all deeply saddened by the loss of this gifted, caring and gentle woman. The world will not be the same without her. Our thoughts and prayers go out at this time to Sally's family, friends and caregivers who are struggling with this great loss. Following is the announcement on our website regarding Sally's life and accomplishments. More details will be posted about the memorial service for Sally as they become known. Linda Galt Powley President http://www.centeredriding.org/ (for more of the story) The Michiana Dressage Club is pleased to announce an affordable Spring Clinic opportunity by Lana Sneddon of Stone Crest Farm, LaGrange, Indiana The Michiana Dressage Club is pleased to announce an affordable Spring Clinic opportunity by Lana Sneddon of Stone Crest Farm, LaGrange, Indiana. "The symposium is designed to increase rider awareness with a better understanding of rider aids. The training scale when applied correctly and how it influences your horse." -Lana Sneddon Please take a moment to review the attached document. Applications, releases, coggins report, rider experience descriptions, and fees need to be post marked by May 1, 2009. Only 8 riders will be accepted in this symposium. Auditing is also available. Please contact myself or Lana Sneddon with questions. Wishing you well, Elizabeth Grainger MDC President Introducing... Majestic Farm, the revitalized Midwest equestrian center in Clermont County , Ohio . The new ownership is excited in continuing to offer a World Class Training and Competition Facility. We are planning to hold our scheduled USEF/USDF shows as follows: May 1-3, June 12-14 and August 7-9 A CDI event ispostponed until next year due to the late acquisition of the farm. Also, we are currently scheduling dressage and jumping clinics. Barbara McCarthy has accepted a position as Director of Horse Operations and Paula MacLeod as Show Coordinator/Office Manager. The new phone number for Majestic Farm is: (513) 625-3055 and visit our website – www.majesticfarm.net. 2009 "green" Michiana Dressage Club Omnibus Here is the 2009 "green" Michiana Dressage Club Omnibus. Please review rules concerning 2009 year-end award eligibility (pages 42 - 47) which were approved at the last MDC Board meeting. The Board would like to extend a special thank you to all of the Omnibus business and personal advertisers. Good luck to all for a spectacular show season! Sincerely, Elizabeth Grainger MDC President To View Omnibus, CLICK HERE 2009 DRESSAGE CLINICS WITH ED ROTHKRANZ PRESENTED BY BRIER BANK FARM, MARINE, ILLINOIS Mar 27-28-29 May 8-9-10 June 19-20-21 September 11-12-13 October 16-17-18 November 20-21-22 Ed Rothkranz grew up in Germany at a time when he was fortunate to have as dressage instructors men who had been officers and riders in the German Army during WWII, particularly Colonel Pollay. Many of these men had been schooled at the Spanish Riding School when Austria was occupied by Germany. These teachers were the first ones to instill the idea of "forward and down" into his riding, which Ed still teaches more than a half century later. Upon moving to Canada, Mr Rothkranz was Reserve Canadian International Dressage Champion in 1974, Reserve Eastern Canadian Champion in 1975, and Canadian Advanced Level Champion in 1977. He competed in the 1980 Olympics for Team Canada. He moved to the US in 1980, and is currently known for his bloodlines of upper level dressage horses, providing competition horses for Americans and Europeans, such as the late Dr, Reiner Klimke and Thomas Poulin, Mr Rothranz also provided the training and instruction of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who perform dressage to music throughout the world. _____________________________________________________________________________ ENTRY FORM Lessons will run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday and Sunday, 5:00-8:00 Friday evening LEDA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS PRIVATE LESSONS $155 $175 SEMI (2 RIDERS) $85 $100 GROUP (3 RIDERS) $60 $75 AUDITING/DAY NC $10 STALLS/DAY $15 $15 STALLS $25 LESSON FEES: STALL FEES: TOTAL FEES: PLEASE DRAW CHECKS TO BRIER BANK FARM AND MAIL IT WITH ENTRY FORM, & CURRENT COGGINS TO: GAY ANDERSON, 11656 POCAHONTAS ROAD, MARINE, IL 62061 DIRECTIONS TO BRIER BANK FARM ARE AVAILABLE AT www.brierbankfarm.com QUESTIONS? CALL GAY AT 618-887-4439 OR email at brierbankfarm@juno.com I understand that riding/showing horses is a high risk sport and I am participating (or allowing my child to participate) at my (his/her) own risk. I hereby assume this risk and release and hold harmless Little Egypt Dressage Association, Brier Bank Farm, volunteers, and Ed Rothkranz, from all liability for negligence resulting in accidents, death, damage, injury or illness to myself, my horse(s) or to my property during the clinic. I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely participate in this clinic . SIGNATURE ___________________________________________ (OR parent if a minor) Brier Bank FarmSpring Dressage Schooling Show LEDA/SLADS Recognized info: Click Here USDF "L" Education Program Auditor Registration CLICK HERE Little Egypt Dressage Association FROM THE JUDGE'S PERSPECTIVE USDF UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED COURSE... More Info: Click here Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker Signed for Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS...
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