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DVCTA Scott Hassler Clinic at Laurel Hill Farm, April 26, 2008
Photography by Rita Lowry

 

 

 

DVCTA Schooling Show at Blue Rock Farm, April 20, 2008
Photography by Carol Lippa and Cynthia Turlecki


Blue Rock Farm


Warming Up


Riders


Riders

Spectators

 

Schooling Show at Laurel Hill Farm, March 29, 2008
Photography by Carol Lippa


Laurel Hill Farm is a favorite site for DVCTA events.


The Chair of DVCTA schooling shows, Ceci Ross (black jacket), and Christine Prucino (holding rider sheet). They did a great job organizing this event.


There are now prizes for class winners in addition to the ribbons.
 


Training level horses waiting between classes.
 


There were numerous trailers lined up for the show. What a beautiful day!
MORE PICTURES of  LAUREL HILL SHOW BELOW!
Photography by Rita Lowry


 


 



 


 

 

  
Gabriel Armando Clinic at CedarStone Farm, March 21-22, 2008
Photography by Carol Lippa


CedarStone Farm


Gabriel Armando


Linda Tascione (riding Rubicon)


Laura Juniewicz (riding Oberon)


Laura Juniewicz (riding Oberon)


Elsie Kellerman


Auditors. Sandy Issler (orange jacket)
 

 

Monday Night Dressage Feb 25, 2008
Photography by Carol Lippa



DVCTA "Monday Night Dressage". Purported to be the DQ’s answer to Monday night football, the first 2008 session of educational dressage videos occurred on Feb 25, 2008. A. USDF R judge, Elsie Kellerman (Left) and DVCTA President, Gail Bowden (right), preparing for the feature video presentation “The Winning Edge 2007” where Christopher Hickey (rider and discussant) and Betsy Berrey (USDF R Judge) provided information and advice about current USDF tests; B. There was a packed room of attendees at the New Bolton Center; C. DVCTA members chatting before the program begins. Laura J, an L program candidate, can be seen in the second row, preparing to hone her judging skills; D. Friends reuniting; E. Elsie entertaining inquiries from the audience. Elsie showed a great sense of humor while answering questions about the horse’s performance and the rationale for the judges scores; F. DVCTA/USDF competitor and DVCTA Education Committee member, Linda Tascione, greeted guests. Both DVCTA members and nonmembers were welcome.

 

Bob Orton Clinic - Jan 18-20, 2008 - Blue Rock Farm


The Master of Ceremonies, Bob Orton


Donna Pelura and her Warmblood gelding, Nelson, on her way to ride with Bob.  Nelson is a G. Ramiro .Z grandson, KWPN brought him from Holland about 2 years ago. Currently, he's showing third level.


Riders warming up to ride with Bob.


Finishing her ride, Sandy Issler (left, wearing helmet) cools out her horse, Ujesier (Jesse), an imported Dutch Warmblood gelding. Her friend Lucy Helstowski (blue hat), who also has ridden with Bob, joins her.


JoAnne Nightingale and Misha Od Kuzlo. Misha is out of JoAnne’s mare- Nasrulluck's Charm. JoAnne has owned Misha all of his life - she bottle fed this TB gelding when he was born - 18 years ago.


Bob reviewing tactics with JoAnne and Misha.



Janette Ziadon (left) and Katherine Leighton (right, in red) auditing the Orton clinic. Both Janette and Kit participated in the clinic.


 

 

 

 
 
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