April 2012 - Friesian Horse Association of North America
April 2012 - Friesian Horse Association of North America
April 2012 - Friesian Horse Association of North America
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<strong>Friesian</strong> <strong>Horse</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong> Newsletter<br />
In This Issue<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Keuring Dates<br />
Competitor in the Spotlight<br />
2011 Award Winners<br />
Meet the Directors<br />
Sports Predicate<br />
Committee Assignments<br />
<strong>2012</strong> FOAL Letters<br />
M, N, O<br />
Start thinking <strong>of</strong> that<br />
wonderful name for <strong>2012</strong><br />
Foal Registration Fee:<br />
$225 <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong>n<br />
Approved Stallion<br />
Fee includes Foal Book Inspection<br />
$275 European Approved<br />
Stallion<br />
Fee include Foal Book Inspection<br />
<strong>2012</strong> FHANA Keuring Dates<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Time to make your plans for the <strong>2012</strong> FHANA Keurings. It is never to<br />
early to register, and registration has never been easier with the<br />
addition <strong>of</strong> the online registration.<br />
Registration Form<br />
Online Registration (must be logged in to FHANA website)<br />
Site Information<br />
Important Dates:<br />
Aug. 1, <strong>2012</strong> $50 Late Fee applies<br />
Aug. 15, <strong>2012</strong> $300 Late Fee applies<br />
Aug. 15, <strong>2012</strong> Last day to register for IBOPS<br />
East Circuit<br />
Sept. 18-19 Paris, Ont, Canada<br />
Sept. 21-22 Ionia, MI<br />
Sept. 24-25 Marshfield, WI<br />
Sept. 27 Wilmington, OH<br />
Sept. 29 Huntersville, NC<br />
Oct. 1 Morristown, TN<br />
Oct. 2 Lexington, VA<br />
Oct. 3 Coatesville, PA<br />
Oct. 5 New England (site to<br />
be determined)<br />
West Circuit<br />
Sept. 21 Olds, AB, Canada<br />
Sept. 22 Chilliwack, BC, Canada<br />
Sept. 24 Lake Oswego, OR<br />
Sept. 25 Monroe, WA<br />
Sept. 26 Santa Rosa, CA<br />
Sept. 28-29 Hanford, CA<br />
Oct. 1 Del Mar, CA
Upcoming<br />
Events:<br />
Submit an event<br />
<strong>April</strong> 4-6<br />
Vineyard Classic CDE<br />
Woodland, CA<br />
<strong>April</strong> 7-8<br />
NTW Sunrise Ridge HDT &<br />
Driving Weekend<br />
Paradise, TX<br />
<strong>April</strong> 12-15<br />
Ohio Equine Affaire<br />
Columbus, OH<br />
<strong>April</strong> 13-15<br />
Feathered <strong>Horse</strong> Spring<br />
Classic<br />
Shelbyville, TN<br />
<strong>April</strong> 13-15<br />
Hoosier <strong>Horse</strong> Fair<br />
Indianapolis, IN<br />
<strong>April</strong> 13-15<br />
Oct. 3 Baldwin City, KS<br />
Oct. 5 Denton, TX<br />
Bring your Foals, Yearlings, and 2 Year Old Mares. All sites need to<br />
have 25 horses or could possibly be canceled. If you have questions,<br />
please contact the FHANA <strong>of</strong>fice 859-455-7430.<br />
Competitor in the Spotlight<br />
Are you competing with your horse<br />
and want to share your success with<br />
the FHANA membership? Starting with<br />
the July/August issue <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Friesian</strong><br />
magazine, FHANA will start to feature<br />
a "Competitor in the Spotlight" in<br />
every issue. The "Competitor in the<br />
Spotlight" will be a new section<br />
designed to feature a FHANA member<br />
who is excelling with their <strong>Friesian</strong> horse in various<br />
competitions. FHANA would like to encourage all riders and drivers<br />
from training level to Grand Prix to submit your article for<br />
consideration to the <strong>Friesian</strong> Magazine editor Laurie Kasperek at<br />
farside@stny.rr.com.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Breeding Season is here<br />
FHANA has switched to an online stallion reporting procedures. This is<br />
the same system that the Stallion owners utilize in the Netherlands.<br />
The <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong>n Stallion owners are requesting your help. When<br />
you are purchasing a breeding from them you will be required to give<br />
the following information:<br />
Full Name<br />
Microchip Number<br />
Registration Number<br />
If the stallion owners do not receive all parts <strong>of</strong> this information, it<br />
could delay you in receiving your breeding certificate the following<br />
year. Please help the stallion owners by supplying them with the<br />
appropriate information.<br />
Congratulations Award Winners<br />
FHANA would like to congratulate all <strong>of</strong> our 2011 FHANA end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
year Award winners.<br />
President's Trophy-Gwen Blake<br />
Performance Dressage-Megan McIsaac
Southern Pines CDE<br />
Raeford, NC<br />
<strong>April</strong> 14<br />
Chapter One Farms Spring<br />
ADT<br />
Pedricktown, NJ<br />
<strong>April</strong> 17<br />
FHANA Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
<strong>April</strong> 18-21<br />
Monterey<br />
Springfest Monterey, CA<br />
<strong>April</strong> 20-22 Midwest <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Fair<br />
Madison, WI<br />
<strong>April</strong> 21<br />
Mid Atlantic <strong>Friesian</strong> <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Classic<br />
Verndon, VA<br />
<strong>April</strong> 21-22 <strong>Friesian</strong> Clinic<br />
Como, TX<br />
<strong>April</strong> 21-22<br />
Spring Fling HDT<br />
Dade City, FL<br />
<strong>April</strong> 26-29<br />
ROLEX Kentucky 3 Day Event<br />
Lexington, KY<br />
<strong>April</strong> 26-29<br />
Diamond Jubilee<br />
San Juan Capistrano, CA<br />
<strong>April</strong> 27-29<br />
CRAA Spring Derby<br />
<strong>North</strong>ampton, MA<br />
May 2-5<br />
Dixie Cup Spring Classic<br />
Conyers, GA<br />
May 5-6<br />
Carolina Carriage Club HDT<br />
Mooresboro, NC<br />
May 9-12<br />
Performance Driving-Gail Aumiller<br />
Youth Performance Dressage-Alexis Ierardi<br />
<strong>Friesian</strong> Affaire "Born in the USA"-Kimberly Perkins<br />
Volunteer <strong>of</strong> the Year-Heidi Born-Smith<br />
Executive Director Award-Eric Smith<br />
Chapter <strong>of</strong> the Year-South Central <strong>Friesian</strong> <strong>Horse</strong> Club<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Inductee-Judi Knapp<br />
If you are interested in being considered for one <strong>of</strong> these prestigious<br />
award, entry forms must be received in the FHANA <strong>of</strong>fice no later<br />
than Jan. 31. So if you are an active member who is doing great<br />
things with your horses whether in dressage, driving, or just simply<br />
participating in parades, one <strong>of</strong> these awards is waiting for you. To<br />
see how you can qualify for one <strong>of</strong> these awards, please click here.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> FHANA Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Meet your <strong>2012</strong> FHANA Board <strong>of</strong> Directors:<br />
Beth Sharp, President<br />
Sheridan, CA<br />
Term Expires 2013<br />
elizabethsharp3@gmail.com<br />
Marc DiLeo, Vice President<br />
Apple Valley, CA<br />
Term Expires 2015<br />
friesianfire@gmail.com
Bonnie Blue National<br />
Lexington, VA<br />
Quick Links<br />
Code: PWM 108<br />
<strong>Friesian</strong> Specialties<br />
code:ride1<br />
Kensington Protective<br />
Products<br />
United Parcel Services<br />
Herbsmith, inc<br />
Will Bron, Secretary<br />
Granger, WA<br />
Term Expires 2015<br />
will@brondairy.com<br />
Jack Vanderkooy, Treasurer<br />
St. Thomas, ONT Canada<br />
Term Expires 2015<br />
jvanderkooy@ontarioplants.com<br />
Scott Kelnh<strong>of</strong>er, Director<br />
Hortonville, WI<br />
Term Expires 2014<br />
fenwayfarms@yahoo.com
Feathered <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
FHANA<br />
Chapters<br />
<strong>North</strong>west <strong>Friesian</strong> <strong>Horse</strong><br />
Club<br />
Sally Lawing, Director<br />
Summerfield, NC<br />
Term Expires 2014<br />
slawing1@triad.rr.com<br />
LuAnn Grover, Director<br />
Delaware, OH<br />
Term Expires 2013<br />
lgrover@columbus.rr.com<br />
Obtaining your Sports Predicate<br />
In 2011, FHANA had 25 horses obtain their Sports Predicate. If you<br />
and your horse are competing in either Dressage or Driving, now is<br />
the time for you to submit for your Sports Predicate.<br />
Sports Predicate: predicate can be awarded to mares, gelding, and<br />
stallions that achieve good results in competitive sport. The Sport<br />
predicate can only be obtained based on results achieved at shows<br />
registered with the " United States Equestrian Federation, United<br />
States Dressage Federation, <strong>America</strong>n Driving Society" or "Koninklijke<br />
Nederlands Hippische Sportfederatie"/Royal Dutch Equestrian<br />
Federation (KNHS). The scores registered with USEF, USDF, ADS, or<br />
KNHS determine qualification for the Sport predicate.<br />
Criteria: The minimum criteria for awarding the Sport criteria are:<br />
The ridden Sports Predicate: The ridden Sports Predicate requires 5<br />
tests <strong>of</strong> either Z1, Third Level or a combination <strong>of</strong> the two. The<br />
reason that we require 5 tests lies with the availability <strong>of</strong> Dressage
.<br />
shows throughout <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong>. The Sports committee felt there<br />
was no problem obtaining 5 tests. The availability <strong>of</strong> these dressage<br />
tests are so numerous that one, at certain events, is able to do all 5<br />
tests in one weekend.<br />
a. Dressage Z1+5 Dressage (USDF) 5 scores <strong>of</strong> 60% or higher at third<br />
level or higher; or Z1 Level test 24 or test 26 with 5 scores <strong>of</strong> 60% or<br />
higher.<br />
Sports Predicate Application<br />
Z1 Test 24 Score Sheet<br />
Z1 Test 26 Score Sheet<br />
A point system for Drivers:<br />
The Driving Sports Predicate requires having to obtain 10 qualifying<br />
scores from 10 separate tests. The availability <strong>of</strong> events that can<br />
handle the required FEI #9 test are very far and few between,<br />
literally. It was obvious that we needed to do something to help with<br />
making the Driving Sports Predicate a possibility. To accomplish<br />
this, the Sports Committee decided to adapt a point system, so the<br />
better score received, the less tests that would need to be done to<br />
reach the 10 qualifying points.<br />
b. Driving (Dressage) Z + 10 Obtain Ten points from FEI test #9 from<br />
at least 3 different FEI or 'R' rated judges. The point system is as<br />
follows: 60%-65% = 1 Point, 66%-70% = 2 Points, 71% or higher = 3<br />
Points. You must submit your score sheets to the FHANA upon<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> each event. FHANA will keep track <strong>of</strong> your<br />
points. Once your horse has obtained the appropriate points (10<br />
Points) you will be contacted that your horse has achieved the Sports<br />
Predicate.<br />
FHANA and the KFPS have worked together to have the same<br />
requirements that are available to the members in the<br />
Netherlands. If you have any questions please contact the<br />
FHANA <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Driving Sports Predicate Application<br />
FEI Test #9<br />
FEI Test 9 Description<br />
The Sports Predicate requirements in the Netherlands vs. here:<br />
In the Netherlands the requirements are Z1 +5 points for Ridden; and<br />
Z1 +10 points for Driving. This is where the 5 and 10 test<br />
requirements come from for us. In the Netherlands it's harder to gain<br />
the points as one has to work up thru all the levels to the Z1 level.<br />
Unlike, here where one can just enter and perform the FEI #9 test<br />
without having done any dressage tests in the past; in the<br />
Netherlands that would not be allowed. In the Netherlands they have<br />
to start at basically our equivalent <strong>of</strong> training level and then have to
pass each level before they are allowed to move up to the next<br />
level.<br />
The Sports Committee wanted to make the two very different<br />
systems between the Netherlands and <strong>North</strong> <strong>America</strong> as equal as they<br />
possible can be. We feel that is what we have done by adding the Z1<br />
tests for the ridden sports predicate and the point system for the<br />
driving sports predicate.<br />
The <strong>2012</strong> Show Season is upon us, so remember to keep track <strong>of</strong> your<br />
shows and scores and submit them for one <strong>of</strong> our year end<br />
Performance Awards. We wish all <strong>of</strong> our competitors a great show<br />
season!<br />
<strong>2012</strong> FHANA Committees<br />
FHANA is looking for members who want to make a change. If that<br />
person is you, now is your turn to volunteer for a FHANA Committee<br />
and give something back to your <strong>Association</strong>.<br />
Keuring Committee: Beth Sharp, Chairmen, Marc DiLeo, Scott<br />
Kelnh<strong>of</strong>er, Melissa Fischbach, Heidi Born-Smith, Nanda Vervort-<br />
Steenbeek<br />
Editorial Committee: Scott Kelnh<strong>of</strong>er, Chairmen, Laurie Kasperek,<br />
Editor in Chief, Beth Sharp, Sally Lawing<br />
Education Committee: Will Bron, Chairmen, Jeannine Everhart, Julee<br />
Kula, LuAnn Grover<br />
Marketing Committee: Scott Kelnh<strong>of</strong>er, Chairmen, Beth Sharp, Marc<br />
DiLeo<br />
I.T Committee: Marc DiLeo, Chairmen<br />
Chapter Committee: Will Bron, Chairmen, Suzy Seamon, Jamie Van<br />
Linn<br />
Finance Committee: Jack Vanderkooy, Chairmen, Beth Sharp, Will<br />
Bron<br />
Stallion Committee: Beth Sharp, Chairmen, Will Bron,<br />
Sports Committee: Marc DiLeo, Chairmen, LuAnn Grover,<br />
Strategic Planning Committee: Scott Kelnh<strong>of</strong>er, Chairmen, Beth<br />
Sharp, Will Bron<br />
Rules & Regulations Committee: Sally Lawing, Chairmen, Beth Sharp<br />
Ethics Committee: Scott Kelnh<strong>of</strong>er, Chairmen, Beth Sharp, Will Bron,
Sally Lawing<br />
If you are interested in volunteering to be a part <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> these<br />
committee, please submit your name and the committee you are<br />
interested in being a part <strong>of</strong> to jtice@fhana.com<br />
Each Committee normally meets 6-8 times per year and each meeting<br />
normally lasts one (1) hour.