Dressage Letters February 2020

February 2020 ~ Dressage Letters ~ Page 10 • BULLETIN • BULLETIN • BULLETIN • Executive Board calendar All minutes of the Executive Board meetings are posted on the CDS website. If you are interested in knowing what went on at the Board meeting, check out the minutes under Directors and Board. March 10, 2020 - Conference Call 5:30-7pm; June 9, 2020 - Irvine Hilton; September 8, 2020 - Conference Call 5:30-7pm; November 17, 2020 - San Jose. President and Vice President Joan Williams has been elected as CDS President and Pat Hart has been elected as Vice President. JOAN WILLIAMS has achieved her USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold medals and Gold Freestyle bar. She is a USEF L graduate with distinction, a current USDEF “R” dressage judge and at this moment taking her test for her “S” rating and is a USDF Instructor certified through T2. She has produced a weekly television show for the local Cable TV called Coastal Dressage, focusing on the artistic beauty of dressage. Joan is a trainer, active competitor and coach. She teaches pre Training Level through Grand Prix, Quadrille, as well as creating musical freestyles. She is a past president of the Santa Cruz Chapter and was actively involved with different facets which include, website development, organizing and co-teaching a competition clinic, volunteering and organizing the Chapter’s yearly dressage show and organizing a USDF Instructor Certification program. “I am actively working to improve the quality of dressage with our young riders, part of the future of dressage in California. I love to work with the CDS board helping implement and create programs that train and educate both young riders and adult amateurs in California. I look forward to working with the board and serving our membership!” PAT HART has been a CDS member for over 30 years. Pomona Chapter member and former Chapter Chair; past USDF Regional Director for Region 7; Currently serving on the CDS Scholarship Committee and Finance Committee. For several years I have been a part of many of the operational activities in CDS officially and unofficially; Symposiums, Championship Shows, Annual Meetings, etc. I have worked from the Chapter level to the National Level on all types of programs. I would like the opportunity to ensure that we provide opportunities and meet the needs of ALL of the membership. Our amateurs are the base, the juniors and young riders are the future and our elite riders are the inspiration! We need to foster all. CDS joins the Rose Parade CDS member Suzi Lanini and Just in Kayce participated in the Equisfest and the Rose Parade. Dressage Competitors Computing is an exact science. In an effort to maintain the highest level of accuracy in reporting scores, CDS requires that a competitor (rider and owner) show his CDS membership card when entering a CDS recognized show. You may attach a copy of the card with your entry or you may show it at the registration table at the show. The CDS membership card is your receipt of membership; please make sure you have yours. When you enter a show, enter it with your name exactly as it appears on your card, and be sure to check the day of the show that show management has you listed exactly as your name appears on the card; that you horse’s name is spelled correctly; and that they have you entered in the correct division, amateur, open or junior. If you send a copy of your card with your entry, it will help show management with name spellings and name accuracy. You may download a copy of your card under membership, from the CDS website at any time. http://www.california - dressage.org Dear CDS, Thank you so much for granting me a scholarship! This past summer I was lucky enough to qualify for the Southern California JR-YR Championships on my trainer’s young mare. The scholarship enabled me to be able to travel to the show which was held in Temecula. I was so honored just to be there amongst so many amazing riders. We ended up winning the Training Level 15-17 year olds Championship! It was an absolute dream come true! I can’t even express how grateful I am to have had this experience. Thank you CDS for all that you do! Your horse shows always have such a friendly atmosphere. I always love spending time at them, whether I’m cheering on fellow riders or competing myself. Thank you again for your sponsorship and allowing me to make such amazing memories! Hannah Johnson Scholarship deadlines Eight of the CDS Scholarships have deadlines for their applications. Don’t miss your chance to apply for a scholarship grant to help you with your dressage education. All applications are available on the CDS website: www.california- dressage.org Judge Candidate Scholarship $500– deadline April 30. This scholarship is available to assist aspiring judge candidates to defray some of the significant expenses related to obtaining USEF certification. To be considered, applicants must have been accepted to a specific program and must produce an acceptance letter along with the dates and place where the program will be held. Hans Moeller Memorial Scholarship $1500 deadline April 30. This individual rider scholarship honors Hans Moeller. In 1967, Hans was one of the founding members of the California Dressage Society where he held