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my worms aren't hungry!
Hey Fellow Wormies,
I am new to worms, my Can O'Worms and 1000 worms have been going for about 6 weeks now. I started with just 1/3 of the moist coconut block as bedding, along with shredded paper and cardboard. I read not to over-feed due to "transfer shock," so I've been taking it slowly.
My worms look great, I try not to disturb too much but they are busy every time I open the bin. However, I have only fed them 3 times, from a kitchen compost bin (10"x6") with chopped veggie scraps. I also add some paper/cardboard (moist) bedding each time. My first bin is almost full from just the three times and on the instructions it says it should take 3-6 months. My worms don't seem to be picking up the pace with their eating and I'm wondering if I should feed again or wait. The last time I fed was almost 3 weeks ago, and I can still see lots of this food and bedding. The bin has some mites, not too many, and does have that "pleasant rainforest smell."
I'm anxious to really start composting but don't want to overfeed. I thought they ate half their weight per day? Any thoughts for me? Appreciate it!!
I think you are doing a great job with your worm farm but remember that the worms only eat your scraps as they start to decompose. So it can take a while before there will be notable changes inside your worm bin. Your worm herd should under ideal conditions double every 3 month during the warmer summer month but their action will significantly slow down during the colder times of the year.
Just be patient and your worms will speed up the action.
Happy worming!
kind regards
Here is a link that might be useful: worm-composting-help
Hey, WCH, I think Equinox already tried to tell you this, but you should know that posting a link to your own web site is a violation of the terms of service of this forum. It can get you tossed off the forum. It looks like you have real information and experience to share here. I'd hate to see you banned from the forum for lack of knowledge of the TOS.
One really good way to get the foodstock suitably "decomposed" is to freeze it all first.
When ready to feed, take out a plastic sandwich bag from the freezer, thaw it, place it into the bin in ONE spot, and check back in a day.
They'll be all under it. If not, they got a lot of other food to eat.
Sometimes the best thing to do is be patient and observe. Don't pay all that much attention to what you read.....watch what you see.
Worms don't have teeth. They can't take bites out of solid food. What they are really after is the microbes that decompose the food. So when the food is decomposing, they scoop it into their mouths with the worm equivalent of lips. The food needs to be decomposed enough to be mushy enough for the worms to basically suck it into their mouths.
Food doesn't really have to be decomposing to be edible, and desirable, for these toothless wonders.....just soft. Pumpkin, watermelon, cantaloupe, etc will be swarming with wigglers way before it begins to rot.
Off-message, I'm starting a new thread soon about how to make that most onerous dreaded chore....separating worms and cocoons from finished VC....one of your most enjoyable parts of worming.
I am preparing my next batch of worm food right now and there are lots of strawberry tops and soft spots, coffee grounds, and yucky lettuce pieces along with harder materials so I hope they will have something to start on and then they can move on to the harder stuff as it softens with time.
I've enjoyed reading the contributions on this site, and I will read the worm separating post BUT the can o worms is supposed to be self-separating because the worms crawl up to the higher trays or "levels" once they have finished eating it, leaving just the VC behind. In theory anyway. My first tray is almost full so I will let you know how that works... I'd be interested to know results for others with the can o' worms.
Cheers, Starphi
Keep in mind that food should be entered into the bins at the rate the herd eats it so as to keep away that old garbage can smell of rotting food. Also, when the previous little pile of food is almost completely unrecognizable as food....there's still lots of food particles there. Worms are really sloppy eaters.
Also keep in mind that contraptions like can o worms, while good at what they do somewhat, will leave a lot of critters in that "finished" tray of compost. LOTS. Cocoons, itty-bitty babies, some adults that are less aggressive than others.....
I think I have got it figured out, despite Chuckiebtoo's suggestion that it is the more aggressive worms that flow up and the less aggressive worms that stay in the finished bin. I propose it is the worms that can read the instructions that flow up and the ones that can not that stay in the bottom tray.
As with any theory, there will be those who question the theory, whether it be those who think the moon landings were filmed on a Hollywood sound stage, global warming deniers, people who think GWB staged the 911 attacks or worms who choose not to migrate into the upper trays.
Hi Starphi, I have had a can of worms container for a really long time. Up until recently, I have not utilized it well, as I pretty much have just put wet kitchen waste in it. Regardless, I have noticed that the worms do not all migrate up also. I suspect that with 1000+ worms in the bin, the probability is that some will just keep moving around into areas where the food density is low or non-existant, just because. Same reason that even when it is not raining, they crawl onto the lid.
My guess is unless you really are an expert, there is not a way to know when the lower bin is perfectly done, and that it does not matter. When it seems appropriate, harvest the material with the few worms that are in there. Else use the light method to separate the stragglers.
Here is a link that might be useful: good reference for vermicomposting, with info about separating worms out


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He is Burgy who prepared the slate of candidates a hero to many, and there are good riders By Betty Thorpe and to each of the members who expressed and horses behind him in the competition. firstname.lastname@example.com an interest in running for the board and Continued on page 14 OCTOBER 2011 3 Shore Dressage supple he was able to start to work more over his back. August 21 Clinic with Kathy Rowse They then proceeded to do the same exercises in the trot, We couldn't have had a better day for which improved tremendously. the six riders who rode in Kathy's August Maureen Lawrence and her 18 hand, 17 year old Dutch clinic at the Jeffers' Sunset Bay Training horse Massaro came gracefully bounding into the indoor as Centre in Onancock, Va. Kathy proceeded to have Maureen work on half passes to First to go was B.J. Martin on her dar- leg yields in walk to activate the hind legs. As we all know, ling young paint, Annie. They continue to make progress without the engine turned on the sports car can't move! from clinic to clinic, which shows the importance and ben- They energized into trot work in shoulder in and shoulder efit of riding in each monthly clinic. Kathy concentrated out to really get the hind end in motion. This was followed on getting Annie to move her hind legs by having B.J. ask by canter leg yields, then turns on the haunches. Massaro her to move away from the inside leg. Annie wants to was then ready for a few half steps that progressed to a few brace her back and not use her hind legs. Kathy asked B.J. piaffe steps, which turned out to be very well executed. to ride with a more independent leg and hand to get Annie They worked on canter to quarter pirouettes with an to carry herself more. With continued exercises Annie emphasis on keeping the collection and keeping the pirou- started getting rounder and more on the bit. In future clin- ettes more closed. After the workout Massaro was ready for ics she will not be allowed to come above the bit. his gallon of bottled water! Next in turn was Wanda Turner on her 27 year old Mary Davis rode Cheryl Carpenter's very large 5 year Morgan, Journey. They've had a long career of pleasure rid- old combo mare, which means she's a combination of five ing, but they realize the value of basic dressage work even different breeds. Mary, who had never ridden Samba, was for a "mature" horse. They began with work in walk on 20 riding for Cheryl who was having back issues. Kathy began meter circles concentrating on keeping Journey's head and by having Mary work on keeping Samba's head and neck neck straight without allowing him to over bend to the Shore Chapter News continued next page inside or outside. 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In the trot Kathy had Mary give 3 "bumps" gets tense. Samba needs to be taught to accept the contact. with the leg and a tap on the shoulder to maintain the On trot circles she had Mary bend slightly to the inside rhythm in the trot. She then had Mary move the neck and then give slightly with the inside rein to see if she without separating the hands to help Mary start to work would stay on the bit, which she did. When she tosses her with more independent aids. Kathy had Mary trot down head in the walk Kathy had Mary bend her to the inside the long side and onto a 20 meter circle and Wind did and push her body out onto the curved line of the circle. exceptionally well staying forward and on the bit! They The horse has to learn to carry the rider and soon Samba worked on a few canter transitions and several strides in will, since her kind disposition will allow and accept it. both directions, which were excellent! Karen Clark and her sweet Arabian mare were next, and We are all anxiously awaiting the Fall clinic in October. they began working at the walk and with hands close Auditors are always welcome at no charge. together asking Dusti to move her neck left and right to encourage suppleness. On the trot circles Dusti wanted to hang and lean on the bit, so Kathy had her move the reins, Congratulations Elizabeth and Bugsy! which moved the bit and gave Dusti nothing to lean on. Congratulations to Elizabeth Goodwin on her recent great achievement. Elizabeth and her horse Bugsy (a one-eyed TB that she Eventually she stayed on the bit and became awesome as bought for $500 and has done all his training with the exception of she got rounder! Karen and Dusti have continued to make his first 30 days under saddle where he was taught walk trot and progress during the clinics. brakes) earned their final USDF Bronze Medal scores at the Rose Mount II Dressage show in Spotsylvania, Va. This was a goal that Mary Dahlke rode her handsome grey Arabian, Wind. Elizabeth set as a lifetime achievement for 13 year old Bugsy. They He started by wanting to walk into the wall, which Kathy also placed in several of the classes. says is a hind end problem. Kathy had Mary carry the whip OCTOBER 2011 5 The World Breeding Championships Nine Fun-Filled Days of Horse Excursions in Germany By Jaclyn Sicoli One would never believe the number of horse excursions that can be squeezed into a 9-day stay in Germany. Warning: if the trip is planned by four horse-crazy women then you will find yourself sleeping while standing up and you won't be counting sheep. Having traveled to three different continents and endured every variety of jet-lag previous to this trip, I had never before arrived home so tired and yet so inspired. My trip to Verden, Germany, to spectate at the FEI World Breeding Championship was an education and a dream come true. photos by Cassy Crouse-Rizoulis Our first day in Verden we headed Jennifer Hoffmann and Florentinus V with Juergen Hoffman (left) and Scott Hassler to the Hanoverian Verband headquar- (right) at the FEI World Breeding Championship in August. ters for their Elite Mare Show. Sixty-six 3-year-old mares were presented in fact, the champion and reserve champion for dressage both groups of jumping, dressage, and based on lineage. Every showed Lauries Crusador xx in recent lineage. Delany horse was in peak condition, braided, and professionally (Desperados x Lauries Crusador xx), the champion mare handled. There was a benefit to even an untrained eye in was noted and scribbled into the show program by yours watching mare after truly as OMG. So at least I know how to pick them. mare presented in Other favorites included mares by the stallions Dancier, identical fashion, as Don Frederico, and Contendro I with Weltmeyer on the it made the minor dam's side. Later in our trip we were able to compare these variations in confir- crosses to the current breeding trends. In the breeding mation and move- sheds the foals by Christ were prized, whereas the 3- and ment more obvious. 4-year-olds by Hotline seemed most appreciated. This allowed us to The focus of our trip began the next day with the FEI understand the influ- Five- and Six-Year-Old Young Horse tests. As a trainer of ence of the dam line young horses, I was particularly interested in learning how on different stallions. these tests were ridden and judged. I sponged up tidbits The largest group of from Scott Hassler, U.S. Young Horse Coach, and the horses was fathered table of U.S. judges sitting next to us throughout the by Lauries Crusador event. It was an educated crowd and many trainers and xx, a half-Thorough- breeders were free with information and advice. I watched bred stallion whose each test and warm-up session with bated breath for four Isabel Werth training a horse at the pre-potency for days straight. showgrounds a day prior to competing uphill and elegant A class of 36 horses from all over the world began on in the upper level classes. types was evident. In The World Championship continued on next page 6 The PVDA Newsletter The World Championship continued from previous page Netherlands brought several horse and rider combinations to the young horse divisions and dominated the competi- Thursday in the Five-Year-Old Test First Qualifier. The tion and winnings. Jennifer Hoffmans and Maryland's, setting offered every amenity to the spectators. Two tents Marne Martin-Tucker represented the U.S. Marne rode lined the arena with raised floors, assigned tables and her own powerful chestnut mare Royal Coeur 2 scoring chairs, and full table service. Would you like a German 6.92 in the First Qualifier and 7.20 in the Small Final. beer at 9 a.m. to start your day? Well, it's coming right up. Jennifer and the dark bay stallion, Ratzinger V scored 8.36 I was astonished to find a Hawaiian vacation theme on the in the First Qualifier finishing in eighth place. The pair toilet seat. Perhaps that is why each bathroom visit cost 50 advanced to the Final Test and earned 6.94, suffering from cents. Every route to the other two competition arenas was some distractions during the walk piece. Jennifer rode both lined with vendors to satisfy every taste and fashion. My of her stallions with mastery, demonstrating collection and daily intake included a chicken taco and dessert crepe plus lightness in the Five-Year-Old Tests with the handsome one or two German beers, just to fit in. The busy environ- dark bay stallion Florentinus I. The pair carried second ment proved difficult for some of the young horses during place within their group in the First Qualifier with a score their tests, however. Once inside the ring, people and tents of 8.42. In the Final Test Jennifer and Florentinus made surrounded them. It wasn't until the final day of the Six- history by becoming the second U.S. horse and rider com- Year-Old Test that the distractions noticeably overwhelmed bination to place in the top 10 with a score of 8.32. The a few horses causing mistakes and submission issues. only other Whether it was the nervous energy of the show and awards U.S. rider ceremonies or the wind and reflecting sunlight that made to earn this the difference, I can only guess. achieve- As these tests were created to display the horse's gaits ment since and potential, they were demanding enough without the the intro- crowds and wind. The winners navigated the movements duction of with ease, lightness, and power, demonstrating an ability to the Young collect. Each category of walk, trot, canter, submission, Horse Tests and general impression was given a score out of 10 points. in 1997 was Unlike the standard dressage tests, there are no individual Suzanne scores for movements, rider, and impulsion. So there is less Hassler rid- weight on accuracy and a little more room for the rider to ing Royal make adjustments within the test. During the Small Final Prince. Marne Martin-Tucker represented the U.S. and Final Test the judges announced their remarks to the Despite riding her mare Royal Coeur. audience. In general, their feedback addressed the quality being tired and expression of the gaits, the communication between and seeing horse and rider via connection, and the horse's ability to dancing horses whether my eyes were open or closed, it balance and collect. Detracting comments highlighted a was still difficult to load the plane and fly home away from lack of jump in the canter or over-tracking in the walk. it all. A trip to the Hannover and Oldenburg regions of Several horses were said to be too short in the neck or Germany provides a complete immersion in horse activities heavy in the contact. Other horses were praised for big, and culture. From the tack stores to the breeding farms the elastic movement, uphill gaits, and willingness to submit. quality of merchandise and horses is amazing. If I can be The elegant chestnut mare from Great Britain, happy with just the 10 pairs of breeches I came home with Woodlander's Farouche and her rider Michael George and not send a money order for the adorable chestnut Eilberg brought the crowd to tears with their walk on a gelding by Kaiser Karl, I may be able to afford to go again. long rein in the Five Year Final. They also made history when awarded a 10 for the walk gait. Over the course of Jaclyn Sicoli is a Maryland based trainer, USDF Silver four days of competition the final scores of less than five Medalist, and PVDA Board Member. Visit her website at www.peaceofminddressage.com. rides came to 9.0 or better. Both Germany and the OCTOBER 2011 7 8 The PVDA Newsletter In Memoriam had to be especially careful to monitor her immune system or she would have subtle neurological symptoms. She was a Baronessa: A Crowd Pleaser challenge to manage in a traditional boarding situation so I and Generous Teacher was inspired to buy a farm where she could be the Queen Baronessa was my horse of a lifetime and I knew it the Bee. From 2007 to 2009, JJ Tate took over her training at day I first laid eyes on her at the 2001 Dressage at Lexington my farm while I recuperated from a serious car accident, and breed show. She was the diminu- Baronessa became a successful FEI horse. tive, almost 3-year-old, all black By the time I was well enough to ride filly that was winning everything! again (with a left leg that was giving her She had gathered quite a crowd bad signals or none at all), Ness worked whenever she was in the ring and very hard for me to become my Para I eventually followed her owner Equestrian mount. back to the barn to see if by any Ness was a generous teacher and chance she was for sale because I many a PVDA member had the honor was in love with her. A few weeks of riding her at one time or another dur- later Carole Lawrence told me she ing the past 10 years. She loved to have a would consider selling her and I new person sit atop her broad back and didn't hesitate for a moment to go she seemed to know who she needed to try her. She was a thrill ride and I take extra care of and who she could couldn't write the check fast challenge a little bit. Baronessa had the enough to buy her. I then invited best work ethic and judges never failed everyone I knew over to Carole's to comment on her big, floppy ears. She farm to meet my new horse. On epitomized what a great mare should be our second ride, Baronessa sur- and I am grateful that she has a daughter Shari Glickman and Baronessa veyed the crowd taking pictures born in 2003, owned by Kate Burgy, and and video, and promptly bucked me an embryo transfer colt born in March off in front of everyone. During our that I have kept, to carry on her spirit. early years together, "Ness" taught me to have a very good Baronessa died suddenly and tragically on August 24, seat! Back then, she really only bucked for fun, always stop- 2011, during a brief hospitalization for a hock swelling that ping short from dumping me in the dirt, but honestly earn- was later complicated by a cecal impaction. "If love could ing her "Buckanessa" nickname. have saved her, she would still be with us today." The next year Ness developed a serious case of EPM —Shari Glickman, GoodNess Ridge Farm when she was pregnant with her first foal. Over the years I www.goodnessridge.com The 2011 PVDA Schooling Show Schedule* Date Show Opening Closing Manager Mgr Phone Judge 10/2 King's Landing Park CANCELED 10/8 Schooley Mill Park 9/12 9/23 Deborah Shuman 301-589-9366 Evelyn Pfoutz (L) 10/9 Schooley Mill, Jr/YR 9/12 9/23 Linda Speer 410-531-6641 Jaclyn Sicoli (L) 10/9 Celebration Farm 9/12 9/23 David Geyer 443-745-6766 Trisha DeRosa (L) 10/9 Chimney Hill Farm CANCELED 11/6 Chapter Challenge 9/9 10/8 Linda Speer 410-531-6641 Ingrid Gentry (R) Jocelyn Pearson (L) * 2011 PVDA Schooling Show Schedule subject to change. See Omnibus for location of Aviva Nebesky (L) farms and more contact information. Prepared by Bonnie Vaden. OCTOBER 2011 9 The PVDA Green Eggs at X Team were Division C Training Level Champions at the Region 1 Youth Team Championships. PVDA Sends Two Teams horses and stalls, covered in everything from custom-made team shirts to massive cutouts of Seuss illustrations. to the USDF Region 1 Youth After hearing that Hannah Recknor would be unable Team Championships to compete due to a lame horse, PVDA member Beth By Hilary Moore Schmidt volunteered her horse, Christopher. Beth has Going into the team championships at Morven Park been a long-time student of mine and I was humbled by in Leesburg, Va., things were not looking good for the her offer, as she had never met Hannah before. The PVDA teams. Linda Speer was taking a well-deserved Recknor family watched Christopher like a hawk that vacation and leaving me in charge of the eight riders for weekend and seeing Hannah compete for the PVDA team the first time. After multiple calls about horse problems after only one practice ride was memorable. In all of the causing possible cancellations, the heat was on. years I have been a member of the PVDA and the Board, Unfortunately for us, this also included the actual tem- that moment showed me what it truly means to be part of perature! With two days to go, the weather forecast called a supportive, wonderful GMO. for 100-plus heat over the weekend of July 23 and 24. At the end of the weekend, not only did the girls sign Memories of last year's sweltering weekend came to mind their team banner to give to the PVDA in thanks for pro- and all I could think about was how we would get these viding this opportunity, but they also gave me thank you riders and their horses to the show, through the tests and notes and gifts for coaching. I know that they were all home alive. However, I am happy to report that not only truly appreciative of the support that the PVDA gave did every competitor from our team enter the ring, but them and recognized how much of the cost of the event everyone finished their final salute and got home after- was covered by the GMO's funding and all of the volun- wards, with lots to show for their efforts! teers that helped make the weekend a success. Thanks to the super crew of parents and volunteers the Here are the results, by team: PVDA teams brought home team first and fifth place rib- PVDA Green Eggs at X: bons in their respective Training Level divisions, a division • Molly Sherman/Bento Box reserve high score, a prize for best team name, several rib- (she won Division Reserve High Score with a 70%) bons in the individual classes and memories to last a life- • Sarah Jones/Dancing Dots time. (she won a special award for most colorful horse) PVDA teams Green Eggs at X and the Cat in the Top • Hannah Loeb/Amazing Grace Hat stayed true to our GMO's form and spent every • Alexis Rossetti/Charlie Dare opportunity to get decked out in their theme. This year's • 1st place overall in the Training Level C Division Dr. Seuss concept had the competitors, as well as their Youth Team Championships continued next page 10 The PVDA Newsletter Youth Championships continued from page 10 with a team average of 65.3% • Best Team Name PVDA Cat in the Top Hat: • Hannah Recknor/Christopher • Hannah Weasenforth/Bart • Kathy Smith/Cute as a Button • Victoria Ridgway/Magic Illusion • 5th place overall in the 2Mix Division (age or level) with a team average of 60.220% photo by Nikki Keightley Top: PVDA Cat in the Top Hat won 5th place overall in the 2Mix Division. Left: Molly Sherman and Bento Box, Division C reserve high score. photo by Cheryl Sherman OCTOBER 2011 11 of both, Janie Rentz, 540-326-2271 or email: Horses for Sale ✦ ''05 ches. Han. mare (Loerke x Trapper), 16.1H, email@example.com The Classifieds is available to PVDA mem wonderful prosp. for sport, breeding or both. Scored up to 82% in hand. Three lovely gaits, forward thinking Horses for Lease ✦ 1) For Lease: l6.2H, dk. bay, 5 yo TB. Great temp., benefit. Classified advertisements (unboxed and fun to ride. Curr. working at First Level with the laid back and easy going, never raced. Three lovely submitted by e-mail are confirmed via e-m potential for much more. Well-traveled and loves trails. $25,000, Siobhan Byrne, 732-406-9606 gaits and good jump. Trails etc. Would like to lease include your 2011 PVDA membership num him out of barn on Kent Island. Great place to be, pvt. ✦ GOV mare,15 yrs young, earned present owner her classifieds that are submitted without a mem and fun. He is well schooled. Good for any discipline bronze medal. Looking for next partner to bring 2) For lease w/option to buy, Paint mare, 5 yrs, 16H, through the levels. Very sweet, sound, and pretty w/ blue eyes, great dressage prosp., really fancy and a nice received by the 10th* of the month to be di smooth gaits and exc. ground manners, priced to sell at mover. Easy to collect, jumps, trails. Needs confid. email@example.com or shari.glickman@ $15,000, Linda Reinhardt, 410-303-4734 or email: rider. Charli Plumbtree, 410-980-0931 or 410-643- email@example.com GoodNess Ridge Farm, 13979 Unionville R 1715 ✦ 1) '04 Reg. Han. bay geld., 17.1H, Werther/Walt Disney in prof. dressage training with Stephanie Alvord ad also ridden by 16 yo. Works for sugar. $14,000 2) '03 Reg. Han. ches. mare, 16H, Relevant/ Free to Good Home ✦ TB bay geld., 20 yrs, 16.2H, W/T/C, sm. jumps, *NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE CLASSIFIED Walt Disney, Willing partner, in training with Erin 100% sound, great feet, only needs to be trimmed. He asking $75, B.J. Martin, 757-787-1932 or email: Sweeney, $15,000, Home is important for both of these would like to find his own person or family. Pics avail., email@example.com horses. Betsy Smith, 301-524-3176 Janie Rentz, 540-326-2271 or email: equine77@ ✦ 1) Sz. 7, Devon Aire L'Cord blk. dress boots, reg. ✦ Westf/TB ches. roan mare by Grande Saber, 11 yrs, prodigy.net calf, in good cond. $40 2) Sz. 10, Harry Hall Ladies 16.1H, lovely mover, curr. in training and schooling 1st Faro brn. tall boots, reg. calf with elastic gussets, level dressage and all lateral movements. Also has pre- vious training in eventing, has shown in the low hunter Equipment for Sale ✦ '88 x-wide/x-high Custom Grand Prix 2H straight waterproof leather, fully lined, worn 2x, $50, Kate Burgy, 301-580-9903 division, and foxhunted. Quiet and safe out of the ring ✦ 17" blk. Kieffer Wein DL, med. tree, fits many load tagalong trailer with room for tack trunk; 2 saddle horses and riders, while slim knee rolls provide closer and away from home. Fun to ride, forward mover, light racks, 4 bridle hooks, airy and well-ventilated, yearly contact w/horse. Saddle has been meticulously main- and sensitive to the aids. Loves people, well-mannered, maintenance. $3,500, Karen Anderson email: tained w/only some minor stirrup leather wear on the wond. temperament. Regretfully being offered for sale email@example.com flaps, in exc., like new, cond. Can email photos upon by her amateur owner to a loving home. Also suitable ✦ Two blk. Soft Touch Straight dressage girths, one is request, $1,000/firm, Shari Glickman, 301-351-5530 for a JR rider, $15,000, Katie Straton, 410-259-4165 or Sz. 28" and new w/tags and the other is a Sz. 30" and ✦ 1) 18" Stübben Siegfried saddle, 30.5 cm tree, $300/ email: email@example.com used a few times, in exc. cond., $45/ea. Meridith Hurd, obo, 2) 17" Smith-Worthington A/P saddle. med-wide ✦ 1) Reg. QH bay mare, 6 yrs, 15.1H, perf. blend of email: email@example.com tree, VERY comf., in exc. cond., asking $600, Terri calm yet talented, exc. bloodlines, and conform. Easy ✦ O/S Woof Wear blk. shipping boots, in like new Minford, 410-984-7009 or email: ponymom@yahoo. to ride, smooth gaits, and so beautiful. Looks like a sm. cond., $75 ($169 new!), Jayne Nessif, 443-604-7626 com WB. Can be ridden on the trails (with crashing deer!). ✦ 1) Sz. 6 5/8 blk. Ladies' Roni dressage derby new in ✦ 18" blk. Albion SLK dressage saddle, med. tree, Safe, sane and fun to ride, $8,500 2) Welsh/QH bay box, never worn, cost $95, asking $50 2) Sz. 6 3/4 short flaps, long billets, in exc. cond. $1,400, Donna pony geld., 11 yrs, 12.2H, very flashy looks and mover. Charles Owen Showjumper blk. Velvet Riding Helmet Nizolek, 410-310-2588 or email: email@example.com Safe and fun, trail rides and jumps as well. Awesome at w/ tan leather harness, never worn, cost >$200 new, shows, can do a flying lead change, $8,500. Pics avail. 12 The PVDA Newsletter MD and DC. Mary is a USDF National Certified Instructor. Whether you are an AA/YR or competitor, mbers only, at no charge, as a membership Mary will be the right solution to your riding and train- Classified ads are placed on PVDA's ing needs. And your horse will love the accommoda- Web site at www.pvda.org. If you do not d ads) are accepted by post or e-mail. Items want your e-mail address included on tions. Go to her website at www.wildfirefarm.com for mail. Type or print your submission and more details. the Web site, please omit it from your mber. (The newsletter will not print any ✦ Stall board at quiet, pvt. farm, nice, clean 12x12 stall printed ad submission for w/full care: feeding, blanketing, worming, and TLC. The PVDA Newsletter. mbership number.) Classifieds MUST be Amenities include run-in, outdoor ring, access to trails, and wash rack in barn. $400/mo. Owner lives on prem- istributed the following month. E-mail ises. Laytonsville, MD. Lisa Feit, 301-908-0569 or Would be great to have access to good dressage trainer, email: firstname.lastname@example.com too. Penny Mohr, 410-721-0322 or email: penny. @comcast.net or send to Shari Glickman, email@example.com Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771. Farm for Sale ✦ Charming and fully updated, 4 BR federal style ✦ Working student position avail. at Cheshire Horse Hills, see www.cheshirehorsehills.com, Kathleen DS DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 10, 2011 home, 2 BA, nearly new roof, siding, and windows. Avillion, 301-372-6302 Turn of the century features like hardwood floors, tall ceilings and brick fireplace. Outside is a beautiful ring, Boarding ✦ One stall avail. at premier dressage facility close in 8 stall bank barn, several paddocks, run-in and round pen. Pics avail. $379,950, Janie Rentz, 540-326-2271 WANTED to DC and No. VA, We have everything you and your Ride for Life 2012 horse could possibly want or need, including very nice trails. See www.cheshirehorsehills.com to view all of For Rent ✦ Eight stall barn avail for lease on pvt, quiet farm in Marketing Manager PVDA is looking for a talented volunteer our amenities. Kathleen Avillion, 301-372-6302 Woodbine, MD. Perfect for prof. w/horses and students ✦ Board opening at Moon Rising Farm in Boyds, MD to manage the marketing, advertising and in training. Rent on a dry stall basis per stall w/a mini- (Mont. Co), offering 24/7 free choice turnout w/stall mum of 5 stalls. Tack room, full size fenced-in outdoor promotion of the 2012 Ride for Life. The options, premium feeds, on-site skilled staff, lovely dressage arena and indoor dressage arena. Open fields position involves a serious commitment of trails, lg. ind. and outdoor arenas, lesson prog. avail. in for hacking and doing hill work, sm. field jumps and time (at least 30 hours a month) as this is varied disciplines. Now taking horses for training. lg. turnout fields. Jeannette Bair, 443-691-0390 or becoming a nationally recognized event. Great horse care, rider instr. and show coaching. email: firstname.lastname@example.com Please send curriculum vitae with relevant Rebecca Roach, 301-540-5186 Wanted marketing experience and email express- ✦ Fair Play Farm has two stall openings. We specialize in sport horses recovering from injury Top quality care ing your interest to Michele Wellman at from exp. staff. Dressage ring, lg jump field, hills, ✦ PVDA 2nd level rider who has ridden for >20 yrs email@example.com; Jeannette Bair, whirlpool, triple crown hay. Training-GP dressage & but has been out of riding for the last 4 yrs is seeking firstname.lastname@example.com, Carolyn Del jumpers, in No. Balto. Co., Virginia Class, 443-299- to start back again w/a partial lease of a sane, fun horse Grosso, email@example.com and Pat 7623 or email:email@example.com that can reliably be taken on trail rides. Can travel to Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges or Artimovich, firstname.lastname@example.com. ✦ One opening avail. for training/board with Mary Flood at Wildfire Farm, Lovettsville, VA, also conv. to Howard counties. Prefer a farm w/access to nice trails. OCTOBER 2011 13 President's Window continued from page 3 minimal expense and by the way they also are a decent But it was notable that the first afternoon Prix St. Georges source of income for our treasury. So no one likes to see class was canceled due to rain. The footing at Gladstone is these cancellations. Even though the schooling show year wonderful, but it was splashy and it was no surprise that isn't quite finished, the schedule for 2012 is already in the the riders lobbied to wait a day for it to dry. It was rumored planning stages. that the California riders, and there was a good number of Another popular item that PVDA has had in the past is them that flew in for the competition, were especially leery the stallion calendar. Linda Speer and Camilla Cornwell are of riding in rain. They don't see rain that often. working on putting a 2012 calendar out in time for our During the free afternoon, the indoor arena was open for annual dinner. It is a good chance to promote our area schooling, so I went to watch. The first glimpse I had of stallions and enjoy a beautiful photo each month. the horses was a flash of chestnut legs and hooves floating Now we are getting ready to focus on the Ljungquist by the door about eye high, which of course was Heather Finals and the Regional Finals as well as the PVDA Chapter Blitz on Paragon. Now there's a horse that hardly touches Challenge. Good luck to all who have qualified and are the ground. planning to compete. And let's hope that the weather Our schooling show schedule has suffered the same cooperates! problems with weather this summer, rain and heat, where several shows were canceled. We all know that horse shows are an outdoor sport, but safety is a concern. Our shows are a great opportunity for our members to compete at Betty Thorpe • PVDA president • email@example.com Join us for a great evening fied and competed a horse in at The Inn at Brookeville each division. In addition to his Farms for cocktails, dinner, skills as dressage competitor, guest speaker, a silent auction, trainer and teacher, George and fun! Cash bar and hors devotes tremendous time d'oeuvres begin at 6:30 p.m., toward the advancement of and at 7:30 p.m. enjoy a great dressage in the U.S. dinner and some entertainment! The Silent Auction needs Our guest speaker is your help to make this the best George Williams, renowned auction ever. Do you have any dressage trainer and competi- special skills or professional tor, USDF President and USET services that you can donate? Team Member. His background includes training with Egon von Perhaps you have a special item to contribute, or something that you Neindorff in Germany, and years of training with Karl Mikolka and can make for the Silent Auction? Klaus Balkenhol. George is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medal- The awards ceremony will recognize the key achievements of our ist. Recently in the USA Young Horse Championships, George quali- PVDA members. We look forward to seeing everyone! RESERVATION FORM AWARDS DINNER LOCATION Please make reservations for ____ people at $45 per person. Checks payable to PVDA. Name: __________________________________________________________ The Inn at Address: _________________________________________________________ Brookeville Farms Phone & E-mail: ___________________________________________________ 19501 Georgia Ave. Brookeville, MD 20833 I will donate: _____________________________________________________ Reservation Deadline: November 11, 2011; order tickets now to ensure seating. 301-924-6500 Mail to: Shari Glickman, 13979 Unionville Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Questions? E-mail Shari Glickman at firstname.lastname@example.com. 14 The PVDA Newsletter PVDA Schooling Show Lawton Hall Farm, Bushwood, Md. • July 17, 2011 The riders were grateful for the good weather for the Lawton Hall Farm show on July 17, 2011. Once again, Steve and Debbie Purvins provided beautiful grounds for the show and a very comfortable atmosphere. Volunteers for the show included Steve and Debbie Purvins, Michele Alexander, and Tim White. Betty Thorpe judged the half day show. Jackie White, Show Manager High Score Awards Introductory Level Champion: Kelly Rose Introductory Level Reserve Champion: Kathleen Mahaney Training Level Champion: Hannah Balderson Training Level Reserve Champion: Heather Stiffel First Level and Above Champion: Ashley Bonner First Level and Above Reserve Champion: Elizabeth Goodwin USDF Introductory Level, Test A 1. Charm/Kelly Rose/56.875% 2. All the Goods/Kathleen Mahaney/56.250% USDF Introductory Level, Test B 1. All the Goods/Kathleen Mahaney/56.250% 2. Charm/Kelly Rose/54.375% USEF Training Level, Test 1 1. Impressive by Sonny/Hannah Balderson/67.083% 2. Socora or It's All Love/Heather Stiffel/66.667% 3. Donovan/Alice Allen/57.083% USEF Training Level, Test 2 1. Impressive by Sonny/Hannah Balderson/66.429% 2. Socora or It's All Love/Heather Stiffel/63.571% 3. Bally Duff/Gina Guffey/62.143% 4. Rayna/Judy Whyte/60.000% 5. Donovan/Alice Allen/50.357% USEF Training Level, Test 3 1. Rayna/Judy Whyte/59.600% 2. Bally Duff/Gina Guffey/59.200% USEF First Level, Test 1 1. Rock Along/Ashley Bonner/64.483% 2. Jameson/Annmari Ingersoll/53.793% USEF First Level, Test 2 1. Rock Along/Ashley Bonner/65.405% 2. Dancing Surb/Darryl Cherry/56.486% 3. Jameson/Annmari Ingersoll/54.865% USEF Third Level, Test 2 1. Bugsy/Elizabeth Goodwin/57.561% USDF Musical Freestyle, First Level photos by Peacock Photography 1. Dancing Surb/Darryl Cherry/60.833% Top left, clockwise: Gina Guffey riding Bally Duff in Training Level, Test 2; Kelly Rose riding Charm at Intro Level; Judy Whyte riding Rayna in Training Level, Test 2; Ashley Bonner riding Rock Along in First Level, Test 2; Katherine Mahaney riding All the Goods at Intro Level; Hannah Balderson riding Impressive by Sonny in Training Level, Test 1. OCTOBER 2011 15 PVDA Schooling Show Chesapeake Dressage Institute, Annapolis, Md. • August 7, 2011 The show was held on a very humid August day. Entries were high at 43 and there were few scratches. The judge, Judy Strohmaier, worked hard to be fair in her scoring as well as staying on time. She was assisted by Mary Ellen Ley as her dedicated scribe. We were short on help since two volunteers didn't show so everyone worked extra hard. Elizabeth Farina and Ann Hosmer were there a day early to help set up the arena and then worked all day on Sunday out in the heat as ring stew- ards. They did an excellent job of getting the riders to the proper places on time and Ann made sure every rider had a cold bottle of water when exiting the show ring. Laura Ryan worked in the office handing out packets, ribbons and helping me with scoring. Thanks so much to our judge and all four of our volunteers! It wouldn't have happened without you! Lydia Wainwright, Show Manager High Score Awards 5. Little Rock/Dotty Chaney/63.600% Introductory Level Champion: Kimberly Clark 6. Baggio/Karrie Dash/61.600% Introductory Level Reserve Champion: USEF First Level, Test 1 Kimberly Clark 1. Cruz Bay/Hillary Walker/70.345% Training Level Champion: Judy Whyte 2. Rayna/Judy Whyte/68.966% Training Level Reserve Champion: Kelly Rose 3. Tiptoe With Me/Kathleen First Level and Above Champion: Hillary Coyle/66.552% Walker 4. King Leo/Jackie Kinney/65.862% First Level and Above Reserve Champion: 5. Arabella/Kelly Rose/65.862% Judy Whyte 6. Wild Lies/Kimberly Clark/64.138% USEF First Level, Test 2 USDF Introductory Level, Test A 1. Debut/Claudia Griffiths/66.757% 1. Bobby Too/Grace Blakeney/65.000% 2. King Leo/Jackie Kinney/64.054% USDF Introductory Level, Test B 3. Tiptoe With Me/Kathleen 1. Clouds Honor/Kimberly Clark/71.250% Coyle/62.432% 2. Bobby Too/Grace Blakeney/61.250% 4. Cruz Bay/Hillary Walker/61.622% USDF Introductory Level, Test C 5. Wild Lies/Kimberly Clark/61.351% 1. Clouds Honor/Kimberly Clark/71.000% 6. Arabian Shenanigans/June Dickinson/57.568% 2. W.S. Fledermaus/Mary Beth Friedel/65.500% USEF First Level, Test 3 USEF Training Level, Test 1 1. Debut/Claudia Griffiths/68.387% 1. Zeloquent/Danielle Baird/65.833% 2. Dylan/Allyson Hlasney/66.452% 2. All Jacked Up/Christina Marchetti/65.000% USEF Second Level, Test of Choice 3. W.S. Fledermaus/Mary Beth Friedel/64.167% 1. Flirt (2-3)/Nikki Wingire/61.191% USEF Training Level, Test 2 2. Dylan (2-1)/Allyson Hlasney/61.143% 1. Arabella/Kelly Rose/67.143% 3. Flirt (2-2)/Nikki Wingire/61.053% 2. Baggio/Karrie Dash/66.429% USEF Third Level, Test 1 3. Edison/Lynn Punturiere/65.357% 1. Waterford S.E./Aviva Nebesky/63.684% 4. All Jacked Up/Christina Marchetti/64.571% 2. Apollo/Jennifer Seidel/59.211% photos by Peacock Photography USEF Training Level, Test 3 USEF Fourth Level and FEI, 1. Rayna/Judy Whyte/74.00% Test of Choice Top: Allyson Hlasney riding Dylan in 2. Edison/Lynn Punturiere/66.000% 1. Casac (GP)/Marcia Mia/68.090% First Level, Test 2. Bottom: Kimberly 3. Montego/Lisa Freund/64.400% 2. Mt Athos (4-1)/Barbara Denton/64.570% Clark and Wild Lies in First Level, Test 1. 4. Fabeltier/Cindy Buckland/63.600% PVDA Jr/YR Schooling Show Schooley Mill Park, Highland, Md. • August 20, 2011 High Score Awards USDF Introductory Level, Test C USEF Training Level, Test 2 Introductory Level Champion: Monique Gill 1. Blazing Downtown/Sara Druffner/60.50% 1. Cady O'Daly's Michael/Logan Elliott/77.14% Introductory Level Reserve Champion: USEF Training Level, Test 1 2. Amazing Grace/Hannah Loeb/65.36% Grace Blakeney 1. Equishare Sonny Delight/Maria Rojas/65.42% 3. Full of Beans/Devon Bragg/63.21% Training Level Champion: Logan Elliott 2. Blazing Downtown / Sara Druffner/62.92% 4. Magic Illusion/Victoria Ridgway/60.00% Training Level Reserve Champion: 3. Alliyana/Hannah Recknor/61.25% USEF Training Level, Test 3 Shannen Sullivan 4. Wicked Willoughbie/Shannen Sullivan/60.83% 1. Cady O'Daly's Michael/Logan Elliott/76.00% First Level and Above Champion: Logan Elliott 5. Rosmel's Pink Champagne/Christina 2. Amazing Grace/Hannah Loeb/66.00% First Level and Above Reserve Champion: Sahadi/58.75% 3. Magic Illusion/Victoria Ridgway/62.80% Logan Elliott USEF Training Level, Test 2 3. Full of Beans/Devon Bragg/62.80% 1. Wicked Willoughbie/Shannen Sullivan/69.64% USEF Third Level, Tests 1 & 2 USDF Introductory Level, Test A 2. Charlie Dare/Alexis Rossetti/64.64% 1. Eternaluma/Logan Elliott/60.79% 1. Reddemeade Shasta/Monique Gill/62.50% 3. Equishare Sonny Delight/Maria Rojas/63.57% 2. Eternaluma/Logan Elliott/64.88% 2. Bobby Too/Grace Blakeney/60.63% 4. Alliyana/Hannah Recknor/60.36% Dressage Seat Equitation USDF Introductory Level, Test B 5. Rosmel's Pink Champagne/Christina 1. Charlie Dare/Alexis Rossetti 1. Reddemeade Shasta/Monique Gill/69.38% Sahadi/58.21% 2. Full of Beans/Devon Bragg 2. Bobby Too/Grace Blakeney/65.00% 3. Blazing Downtown/Sara Druffner 16 The PVDA Newsletter OCTOBER 2011 17 This year there are 16 candidates for the 2012 PVDA Board of operates a property management company and a horse boarding and Directors. Candidate biographies are listed below. Please see training facility, Windy Oak Farm, L.L.C. Rebekah received her B.A. the election ballot on the next page and vote for a maximum of from the University of Chicago and her J.D. from The Catholic 15 candidates and send the ballot to Ingrid Gentry, P.O Box University of America. She previously worked as an organizer for local and national policy and advocacy organizations in Chicago and 33, Dayton, MD 21036, by Tuesday, November 1, 2011. The D.C. and served as an Executive Board Member, including two years 2012 Board will take office at the December 2011 PVDA as President, for a community development corporation in Prince Board meeting. Please vote! George's County. Rebekah grew up in Montgomery County and Kate Burgy has been a PVDA member since 1997 and a PVDA started riding at age 7. She has evented through Training Level and Board member since 2010. She recently graduated from the started competing at First Level this year. Rebekah lives on the farm University of Maryland with a Masters in Geology. After a several with her husband, two dogs, five cats, and the horses. year hiatus from showing as a Jr/YR, Kate is now turning her atten- Mary Sue McCarthy is a long time member who has contrib- tion to moving her two Hanoverian mares up the levels as an Adult uted to PVDA as Show Manager for Loch Moy, PVDA rep on the Amateur. A former "4-H"er and UMD equestrian club instructor, she Maryland Horse Council, marketing and media relations support for also has been a working student for several area dressage trainers, Ride for Life, and show scribe, scorer, ring steward and competitor. breeding farms, and vets. Kate currently manages her family's reining She is a NARHA certified riding instructor with Maryland horse breeding program and farm. Therapeutic Riding, and past Board Member of the Baltimore Project Camilla Keis Cornwell has been riding dressage since she was to Save the Arabber Ponies. As Director of Partnerships for Baltimore 8 years old. A PVDA member since 2002, Camilla has served on the Recreation and Parks she was instrumental in starting a dialogue with PVDA Board for the past year. She lives with her family and horses the City about an urban riding program. Mary Sue manages her own on a small farm in Howard County, and balances her time between mediation and group facilitation business and is a Masters Degree her family, her riding and her job as an environmental scientist. Candidate in Counseling at McDaniel College. Camilla has served on several BOD committees, but has particularly Hilary Moore balances her dressage training business and farm enjoyed being involved in organizing the PVDA volunteers for the in Germantown with a job as the Senior Editor at Dressage Today. schooling and recognized shows. She has served the PVDA as a Board member since 2010, chaperon- Carolyn Del Grosso has been a PVDA member for more than ing the USDF Region 1 Youth Team Championships, volunteering 20 years. As a Board member, she has served on the Recognized Show extensively for the Ride for Life and judging the Jr/YR show as an Advisory, Schooling Show and Chapter committees. She has chaired "L" graduate. She also is a USDF Associate Instructor and FEI com- the Education committee and has also been the Secretary and petitor, and volunteers for The Dressage Foundation. Treasurer of PVDA. Carolyn, a Silver and Bronze and USDF gold Ninja Nissen is currently a PVDA board member. She lives with medalist, has been the Co-Chair of PVDA's Ride for Life for several her family in Ellicott City. Originally from Denmark, she started rid- years and she looks forward to continuing her service on the Board. ing as a kid and from around the age of 12 became devoted to dres- David Geyer is presently the chair of the PVDA Finance sage. That devotion to dressage continued even during a long break Committee and has been involved with PVDA activities including during her university years. Ninja has a Master's degree in the Danish organizing and volunteering at various schooling, recognized shows language and Film and Media Science, and she has three kids! After and the annual Ride for Life show. With his wife Janet, David owns moving to Maryland in 2008 she started riding again and with the Celebration Farm, a licensed stable in Frederick County. David and help of local dressage friends she bought a nice warmblood in 2010. Janet have bred and raised award-winning Trakehners and Shari Packard has been a PVDA member for more than 25 Hanoverians and enjoy working with the Mountain Harmony chapter. years. She is currently a Board member, previously chairing the David also is CEO of Pedestal Events, a company that produces cor- Membership Committee for six years, the USDF award winning porate events. As a PVDA board member, David plans to guide the Website for four years, and Board Secretary for three years. She also association through budget development so that members can fully assists with various PVDA shows and educational projects as well as benefit from the funds available. Most of all he wishes to continue on being a delegate at the USDF Convention in 2007. She was first the board to bring his organizational skills and outspoken attitude to introduced to dressage during her short tenure in Pony club where she ensure that the membership is represented by the board decisions. graduated as a "B." Since then she has been a devoted dressage fan Tedi Lesniewski has been an active member of PVDA for over and is currently working toward her USDF Bronze medal. 10 years. She is very passionate about the sport of dressage and Jocelyn Pearson has been a member of PVDA since 1973. She would like to take on a more proactive role in the dressage commu- attended the Horsemasters course that year and learned about PVDA at nity. Tedi's professional background consists of over 12 years of man- the Potomac Horse Center. During her time on the PVDA Board she has agement in compliance and operations of both the financial and direct been the Volunteer Coordinator, on the Education committee and is cur- sales industry. Her family life is active with a wonderful husband and rently the News Editor for The PVDA Newsletter. She enjoys riding, 3-year-old son who are very understanding of her commitment to training her five horses at her farm in Leesburg, attending educational dressage and who also are looking forward to moving to a farm of events and helping people new to dressage and riding. Jocelyn is retired their own in Manchester, Maryland, in early October. from the U.S. Secret Service where she was an award-winning K-9 dog Rebekah Lusk is an attorney with Thienel Law Firm, LLC. Her handler trained in explosive detection and attack work. Jocelyn is a practice focuses on business law, civil litigation, landlord/tenant law, USDF "L" Graduate with an active schooling show schedule. real estate, family law, and equine and animal law. She also owns and Board Bios continued next page 18 The PVDA Newsletter Board Bios continued from previous page board, Kathryn acted as the In-House Volunteer Coordinator for the 2011 PVDA Ride for Life, as well as organized and chaired the Jaclyn Sicoli is a Maryland based dressage trainer, USDF Bronze event's inaugural children's activities project. Having two young and Silver Medalist, and "L" graduate. She spent many years as an daughters who share their mother's love of dressage, the promotion of active member of the dressage community in New Jersey before relo- opportunities for children in dressage is extremely important to her. cating to Maryland in November 2009. As a PVDA board member, Kathryn lives with her wonderful husband and her very precocious Jaclyn has contributed training articles and photos to the newsletter daughters on their farm in Leonardtown, Maryland. and website on a regular basis, as well as organized educational events. As a trainer, Jaclyn has a diverse portfolio and business. Each day Betty Thorpe served on the PVDA board from 1994 to 1996 as the Volunteer Coordinator, and from 2002 to 2005 as Editor of The includes training young prospects and upper level horses as well as PVDA Newsletter. She continues to contribute articles to the newslet- teaching students at many levels. Jaclyn's background includes a life- ter. She was a delegate to the USDF annual meeting in 2002, 2004, time of horse experience, seven years as an apprentice trainer, and a 2005, 2008, and 2011 and serves on the Licensed Show committee. B.S. in Biochemistry. Her family has always included animals of many She was Vice President in 2008 and 2009, but the biggest challenge of kinds. Jaclyn currently shares her life with two horses and a dog. all was serving as PVDA president in 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2011. Linda Speer has been an active PVDA member since 1980 and currently is serving her 23rd term on the PVDA Board chairing the Michele Wellman has been a PVDA board member for two years, serving as Chairperson in 2011. Michele has also volunteered at Junior/Young Rider committee. She has organized many activities numerous dressage shows and horse trials over the years and has man- including the very successful USDF Region I Junior/Young Rider aged PVDA schooling and licensed shows. In 2010, she volunteered Team Championships as well as numerous clinics. Linda also has to manage and coordinate the Ride for Life Committee leading up to managed several licensed competitions, the PVDA Chapter Challenge the 2011 Ride for Life licensed show while also chairing the 2011 Competition and organizes the PVDA booth at the annual Horse Expo Dancing Horse Challenge evening performance. She hosts two PVDA at the Timonium Fairgrounds every January. schooling shows per year at her family farm, By Chance. Michele and Kathryn Tedford has been on the board since 2011. She her mom have owned and operated By Chance Farm in Union Bridge recently returned to Southern Maryland after three years in Ventura since 2002. Like many PVDA members, Michele has a full-time job County, California. During this time, Kathryn was an active member that facilitates her horse habit and "on the side" she helps run the of the California Dressage Society and Dressage Association of business. Southern California. She is currently an active member of both the St. Mary's and Charles County chapters of PVDA and recently joined De La Brooke Foxhounds W Hunt Club. During the last year on the OCTOBER 2011 19 20 The PVDA Newsletter OCTOBER 2011 21 Publication Deadlines The PVDA Newsletter is published monthly by the Potomac Valley Dressage Association. The deadline for submissions is (usually) the 10th of the month for distribution the following month. NEXT ISSUE: NOVEMBER 2011; DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10; DISTRIBUTION: early NOVEMBER 2011 Send materials to the appropriate editor below. Late materials may be published in a subsequent newsletter as deemed appropriate. Editors reserve the right to edit all material. All submissions are subject to editorial approval. Send your submissions to the appropriate editor: The Potomac Valley Dressage Association ✦ Display Ads (checks payable to PVDA), Chapter News and Photos: firstname.lastname@example.com and the PVDA Newsletter are not or firstname.lastname@example.com (Michele Stinson, PVDA Newsletter Editor, 3409 Farragut Ave., Kensington, MD 20895) responsible for the content of paid advertisements or the opinions and state- ✦ News/Articles/Flying Changes: email@example.com (Jocelyn Pearson, News Editor) ments expressed in articles with a byline. ✦ The Classifieds: email@example.com email@example.com (Shari Glickman, These opinions are those of the author GoodNess Ridge Farm, 13979 Unionville Rd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771; 301-351-5530) and not necessarily of the Potomac Valley ✦ Show Results: firstname.lastname@example.com (Lindsay Jensen, Show Results Coordinator) Dressage Association or its Board of Directors. Reproduction of articles, in ✦ Calendar of Events: firstname.lastname@example.com (Jocelyn Pearson, Calendar Editor) whole or in part, by permission only, ✦ Change of Address/Membership Renewal & Information: email@example.com email@example.com. (Michele Wellman, Membership Coordinator, 9205 Bessie Clemson Rd., Union Bridge, MD 21791; 301-873-3496 Advertise in the PVDA Newsletter! ✦ PVDA Web Site: email@example.com email@example.com for information Potomac Valley Dressage Association Membership Application 2011 PVDA is a USDF Group Member Organization and PVDA members are automatically USDF Group Members. THE PVDA MEMBERSHIP YEAR RUNS FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31. I wish to apply for the following: I would like to volunteer: Please check the 1 year 2 year Life __ show scribe following that apply: __ show manager __dressage judge • Junior Affiliate (under 18)* ❏ $35 ❏ $55 N/A __ show scorer • Young Adult (18-21)* ❏ $45 ❏ $75 N/A (grade)________ __ show ring steward __dressage trainer • Adult* ❏ $45 ❏ $75 ❏ $599 __ show runner • Family (priced for two)* ** ❏ $65 $__ ❏ $115 $__ N/A __ set up/breakdown __USEF technical __ show (other) delegate **Each add.family member (over two) is $10 each extra (1 yr. USDF) or $20 each (2 yrs. USDF) __ education projects __dressage instructor • Senior (65 and over) ❏ $35 ❏ $55 N/A __ computer skills (level) ________ • Patron ❏ $65 ❏ $115 N/A __ advertising/marketing __breeder • Business Affiliate ❏ $90 ❏ $165 N/A __ write articles (breed)_______ I have previously been a member ❏yes ❏no __ anything Name _________________________________________________ Family PVDA Members __________________________________ ❏ Do not send me a printed newsletter. (Newsletters are available online at www.pvda.org). Street _________________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________________________ Please complete the membership application and mail Telephone _____________________________________________ with your check payable to PVDA. Regular first class E-mail ________________________________________________ mail only. No certified mail will be accepted. USDF Membership No. __________________________________ Send to: Primary GMO __________________________________________ Michele Wellman, PVDA Membership Coordinator, 9205 Bessie Clemson Rd., Union Bridge, MD 21791 * If under 21, give birth date (for special USDF awards) ________ For more information about becoming a PVDA member, ❏ Do not list my phone no. in the PVDA Membership Directory. contact Michele Wellman at email@example.com or call 301-873-3496. ❏ I would like to donate an additional amount for a trophy $______ 22 The PVDA Newsletter SEPTEMBER PVDA BOARD MEETING year. Voting will be via snail mail and online. Date: September 12, 2011; Meeting #507 Scholarships: Jeannette Bair was awarded a $500 President Location: Linda Speer's Farm in Clarksville, Md. scholarship. She will be training with Bent Jensen. Betty Thorpe Meeting called to order by Michele Wellman at 7:11 p.m. Shows Recognized: It was suggested the licensed Vice President ATTENDANCE Loch Moy show move to Labor day weekend in order to Jocelyn Pearson Board Members Present: Betty Thorpe, Shari Packard, offer competitors another chance at qualifying for the Carolyn Del Grosso, Linda Speer, David Geyer, Tim BLM championships. Chairperson Michele Wellman Lewthwaite, Camilla Cornwell, Michele Wellman, Shows Schooling: Carolyn Del Grosso moved that Hilary Moore, Jen Funk, Jocelyn Pearson, Jackie Sicoli, only facility owners have the authority to cancel school- Secretary Kathryn Tedford, Kate Burgy ing shows. This was passed by the board. Shari Packard Members Absent: Ninja Nissen Sponsorships: Pat Artimovich presented the Nutrena Treasurer Association Members Present: Ingrid Gentry, & DTC sponsorship agreements for review for next year. David Geyer Wendy Emblin, Pat Artimovich, Layn Lesniewski More members are needed to find sponsorships. Pat sug- TREASURER'S REPORT gested a committee be formed to define what PVDA Membership Account: $98.09 wants as sponsorships (goods, cash, educational items) General Fund: $13,371.92 and then solicit sponsors. Kate Burgy, Kathryn Tedford Schooling Shows: $3,448.87 and David Geyer volunteered to start a wish list for Kate Burgy Money Market: $16,812.52 PVDA as well as a no-go list. Camilla Cornwell Carolyn Del Grosso CDs: $18,288.79 New Business: Layn Lesniewski presented the board Jennifer Funk Total: $52,020.19 with the idea that MD PVDA members have a special- David Geyer ized PVDA license plate from the MVA. MVA requires a COMMITTEE REPORTS minimum 25 plates/$25 each to initiate a specialized Tim Lewthwaite Hilary Moore Education: The Vitor Silva clinic, October 8 & 9, plate for an organization with logo. The next step is to 2011 has all rider slots filled. There is room for auditors. Ninja Nissen see if horse trailer license plates can be included and to Shari Packard Membership: Adult-701, Family (Primary)-79, Family research if there is enough member interest to have Jocelyn Pearson (Secondary)-87, Junior Aff.-133, Young Adult-24, PVDA specialized plates. Shari Packard will coordinate Jaclyn Sicoli Senior-64, Life-16, Patron-7, Business Aff.-6. Total: 1117. with Layn in moving forward. Linda Speer Kathryn Tedford National Liaison: Christopher Hess will be the NEXT MEETING: October 3, 2011, at Linda featured trainer at the USDF Trainer's conference in Speer's Stonebrook Farm, Clarksville, Md. 7 p.m. For Betty Thorpe Loxahatchee, Florida, in February 2012. info: Tim Lewthwaite, 410-381-0433. Michele Wellman Nominating: There are 16 nominees for the 2012 Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. • Advanced Young Riders • Equipment email@example.com Lindsay Jensen (results) Betty Thorpe (Chair) Katie Hubbell (Western • Nominating • Service Directory Tim Lewthwaite Md.) Kate Burgy firstname.lastname@example.com Celia Vornholt Aileen Hopkins (So. Md.) For complete contact information see www.pvda.org • Omnibus Shari Glickman • Annual Dinner Linda Speer (Central Md.) 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A rift in the addiction treatment community over abstinence.
What is harm reduction? How does it differ from the approaches traditionally associated with drug recovery and rehab?
Originally, I became interested in harm reduction because its advocates were highlighting the folly of prison terms over treatment for drug addicts—a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree. Also, the various harm reduction organizations worldwide were fastened tenaciously to the issue of clean needle exchanges as a means of reducing HIV transmission—another approach I heartily support.
And at its core, harm reduction has always been about reducing the number of deaths by drug overdose
. At its essence, harm reduction is sensible and necessary, given the failures of the drug war, and the inability to make a significant dent in addiction statistics by traditional socioeconomic approaches.
Harm reduction, as formally defined by
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But reducing harm without necessarily reducing drug consumption? What does that mean, exactly?
Lately, activists in the harm reduction movement have been leaning hard on the notion that abstinence is just so much humbug; an archaic admonition that need not be automatically imposed on addicts. Who said addicts have to become abstinent for the rest of their lives? Are we forever hostage to the religious zealotry of the Cambridge Group and it's successor, Alcoholics Anonymous? If an alcoholic drinks one drink less today than yesterday, or a junkie shoots up a bit less junk today than yesterday, that is harm reduction in action.
But now that harm reduction has become intimately associated with the abstinence debate, egged on by activists like Stanton Peele and Jack Trimpey, the ground underneath the movement has shifted.
Many harm reductionists are becoming wary, and sometimes completely hostile, to the notion of addiction as a disease syndrome with a distinct, lifelong, and incurable timeline beyond the reach of notions like "Rational" or "Smart" recovery.
"Your best thinking got you here," AA likes to say, reminding alcoholics that "being smart" or feeling full of "will power" often have less to do with recovery than one might suppose.
But in order to free themselves of the need for abstinence, extreme harm reductionists often deny that addiction is in any meaningful way a medical disorder. This has created a rift in the treatment community, and complicated the mission of recovery programs based on abstinence. Kenneth Anderson, a harm reduction advocate and the author of
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framed it this way for me in an email exchange: "The more alcohol related problems you have, the more you need to practice harm reduction by planning safe drinking strategies, until you resolve your alcohol related problems by quitting or developing a non-problematic drinking pattern." Like many harm reductionists, Anderson is no fan of Alcoholics Anonymous. One of the book's sections is headed: "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Alcohol—But you got told to go to AA and not ask."
Anderson said that the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) "
us that about half of people who overcome alcohol dependence do so by quitting, the other half overcome it by cutting back." If even the nation's premier scientific agency for researching alcoholism doesn't seem so sure about whether alcoholics need to strive for abstinence, why should abstinence be a stated goal at the outset of treatment at all? Said Anderson: "When abstinence is forced on people against their will, it often backfires and leads to more drug or alcohol use."
A few weeks ago, on Denise Krochta's excellent podcast,
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This has helped harm reductionists center the battle precisely where the definitions are fuzziest: at the point on the spectrum where "problem drinking" becomes "alcoholism." Nonetheless, by focusing on this imprecise edge, harm reductionists make a legitimate point: Culture and environment are major influences on the course of heavy drinking.
"I do not use the word alcoholism [in the book], because it has no scientific definition in the current day and is not found in the DSM IV" Anderson told me. "Although there is some heritability of alcohol dependence, it is a great error to overlook the importance of environmental factors. Alcohol dependence is not located on a single gene--currently there are dozens of genes implicated in alcohol dependence." And he's right. These are legitimate caveats that apply to many of the disease models of addiction now at play in the scientific community.
The counter-argument here is that genuine alcoholics do not have, and cannot develop, a "non-problematic drinking pattern," any more than a serious diabetic is likely to develop a non-problematic sugar doughnut strategy.
What alcoholic hasn't tried controlled drinking? Again and again? And failed? Where are the legions of former drunk-tank alcoholics who have rationally transformed themselves into social drinkers?
These are some of the terms of the current debate in the addiction recovery community. But we do a disservice by concentrating solely on points of departure. The harm reduction movement, at street level, has some very sound contributions to make regarding addiction and public policy. Anderson, in his book, drives home the overlooked but essential point that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for destructive drinking
"Harm reduction never forces people to change in ways which they do not choose for themselves."
"Harm reduction recognizes that each of us is a unique human being different from all others."
"Harm reduction recognizes the need for 'different strokes for different folks.'"
"Harm reduction supports every positive change."
I fervently hope that 12-Step Groups and Harm Reduction Groups can work their way toward a rapprochement. And so does Kenneth Anderson. But what stands in the way of this is, I fear, is the disease model of addiction—and medical addiction researchers aren't likely to turn their backs on that premise any time soon. Still, we cannot say what future research will reveal. And I agree with harm reductionists that the best attitude we can bring to the subject of addiction and recovery is open-mindedness, and a willingness to treat each case as unique, in order to forestall "metabolic chauvinism."
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Comment: Re:Incorrect (Score 4, Informative) 447
The reasons for the model relate to the photographer having control over his/her reputation, not to screwing the customer - when photos were still taken on film, the quality of the final print had as much to do with the printing process as the actual taking of the picture. Retaining control over that was important to the reputation of the photographer - if he actually handed you a stack of negatives and let you have them printed by any old mail order company, the lousy final prints would impact his reputation. You *could* argue it is an outdated model now, with the rise of electronic media, but most couples still want prints, and the same problem actually still remains - giving out jpg's and letting people print at home or from a cheap online outlet is going to result in exactly the same quality/reputation problem as in the film days.
The industry is adapting to modern times though, so you will now find some wedding photogs will include a DVD of low resolution images for you to put on the web (and many will host a web presence for you as part of the package). But any you find who are willing to give you full size images and reproduction rights for anything less than a big pile of money are probably not the quality of photographer you want covering your wedding anyway.
Comment: What if MS go bust? (Score 1) 819
Ok, so its an unlikely scenario, but having someone as big as MS do this will set the trend for web based authentication of everything. How many small companies are going to follow this lead, forcing regular security checks down the throats of customers on the basis that it is an "Industry Standard" way of doing things. And how many of those are going to go bust in a year or two, leaving customers up s**t creak with no method of propulsion?


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On page 3 of the 2014-15 Budget Overview, the Government stated that:
the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that, without policy change, Australia would record the fastest spending growth of the top 17 surveyed advanced economies and the third largest increase in net debt as a share of the economy.
These claims were based on charts published on page 24 of the IMF's Article IV Consultation—Staff Report for Australia, which was released in February 2014. One of the IMF's charts appeared to show that Australia had the highest forecast change in real expenditure between 2012 and 2018 amongst all IMF advanced economies. Another chart appeared to show that Australia had the third highest forecast change in net debt as a percentage of GDP between 2012 and 2018 amongst all IMF advanced economies.
Even before the release of the 2014-15 Budget, the ABC's FactCheck website concluded that Treasurer Hockey's 'comments on growth in spending and debt compared to the 17 nations surveyed by the IMF check out.' However, economist Steven Koukoulas blogged: 'I smell a big, dirty, dead rat in the IMF report on Australia.' The Kouk (as he is known) asked why certain countries had been omitted from the IMF's analysis.
The IMF classifies 36 counties as 'advanced economies.' These are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan Province of China, United Kingdom, and the United States.
In its World Economic Outlook (WEO) database, the IMF releases economic data and forecasts for IMF member counties, including the 36 advanced economies. The latest release is the April 2014 WEO, which is later than the IMF's Article IV report, but which predates the 2014-15 Budget.
Using the April 2014 WEO database to calculate all advanced economies' forecast change in real expenditure between 2012 and 2018 provides the following results:
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook database, April 2014; Parliamentary Library analysis
While Australia's forecast real change in expenditure is higher than the average for advanced economies, the claim that it is the fastest amongst all IMF advanced economies is incorrect. The relevant chart in the IMF's Article IV report, however, tends to suggest otherwise as it omits the following countries, all of which have a higher rate of growth than Australia: Hong Kong SAR, Luxembourg, Estonia, Norway, Israel, and Singapore.
Likewise, using the April 2014 WEO database to calculate all advanced economies' forecast change in net debt as a percentage of GDP between 2012 and 2018 provides the following results:
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook database, April 2014; Parliamentary Library analysis.
Note: the 2014 WEO does not hold net debt data for: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hong Kong SAR, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or the Taiwan Province of China.
On this measure, Australia is forecast to have higher growth in net debt as a percentage of GDP between 2012 and 2018 than the average for IMF advanced economies. Again, however, the relevant chart in the IMF's Article IV report may not provide the true picture, as Japan, Finland and Spain are omitted. The April 2014 WEO database shows that these three countries have a higher forecasted growth in net debt as a percentage of GDP than Australia.
In the IMF's report, the choice of 17 countries is not consistent between the two charts in question, with the Czech Republic, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, and Portugal appearing on one chart but not the other. Some IMF advanced economies, such as Spain, are not depicted at all.
In response to Senate Estimates questions on the charts in the IMF Article IV report, the Treasury Secretary, Dr Parkinson, agreed that 'having a ... differentiating subset through that series is obviously going to give you a different story compared to one that actually compared Australia against all advanced economies'. He added that:
definitely switching between different subsets is not something that we would encourage people to do.
To the extent that the Government and commentators rely upon what is stated in the IMF's Article IV report, they are not inaccurate. However, the IMF's Article IV report may not actually be saying what some people presume it does.
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