Silent Auction Items

Jan 30, 2020

Silent Auction Items

We are busy planning our annual awards banquet and are collecting items for the silent auction!  If you have an item(s) you would like to donate, please contact Jennifer at [email protected]  It can be new or lightly used items and since we are a 501(c)3, all donations are tax deductible!  This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps to fund our schooling shows and educational events during the year.  We truly appreciate the support of our members, local businesses, and international brands.  We couldn’t do it without...

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Judging Western Dressage at Schooling Shows – What USDF L-Graduates need to know...

Jan 28, 2020

Judging Western Dressage at Schooling Shows – What USDF L-Graduates need to know

Judging Western Dressage at Schooling Shows – What USDF L-Graduates need to know As an L-Graduate, you’ve just agreed to judge a schooling show several months away, and as you look at the entry form, you realize that you are also going to be judging Western dressage.  Although as an L-Graduate you have attended and passed the excellent L-Program sessions and the required annual continuing education, you have no experience with judging Western dressage.  Wanting to give the Western Dressage competitors comments which are appropriate to their discipline, you seek out additional information about Western dressage.  As you begin researching and reading, you realize that contrary to what you perhaps initially believed, Western dressage is not just English dressage ridden in Western tack.  Although Western dressage as a discipline may be fairly new, there...

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Time to Submit Year End Awards Form...

Jan 10, 2020

Time to Submit Year End Awards Form

It is time to submit your Year End Awards form for our annual awards banquet!  A form needs to be submitted for any award – division award or medals!  You can mail it in or send via email to [email protected]  The awards banquet is on March 7. Deadline to submit your form is January 31! ADS Awards Submission Form...

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Meeting Minutes for December 2019...

Jan 10, 2020

ADS Update for December 2019 December 11, 2019 In lieu of an ADS Board meeting, the following update was prepared and distributed to all board members. Board Members for election at year-end banquet on March 7, 2020: President, Secretary, Web-master, Two members-at-large (Alex and Ashley). We need to finalize and publish this list at the next board meeting on January 9, 2020.  Please come prepared to either commit to another two-year tern or have a replacement for your position identified. Also, if you know people that are interested in board participation, please invite them to the meeting. It would be beneficial to let members attend so they can determine if they want to be on the board, or just contribute by volunteering for duties. Show Schedule 2020: There will be shows in March, April,...

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Meeting Minutes for November 2019...

Jan 10, 2020

ADS Meeting Minutes November 14, 2019 Call To order: 7pm; Sandra Thompson, Alex du Celliee Muller, Kat Cromer, Vicki Lind, Jennifer Landers, Ashley Martin, Rene Pope, Joanne Homeyer, and Kerry Evans present On 10/18/19, USDF announced increases to GMO dues for primary members from $20 to $24. Kerry motioned to make the following changes to member dues on 10/28/19. The board voted remotely (email or text message) in favor to increase ADS member dues to align with this increase. Individual membership increased from $48 to $54; Junior membership option was introduced at $44; and Family membership increased from $47 for the primary member and $19 for additional members to $54 for primary and $20 for additional members. The Sponsor membership ($15) was also discontinued. President Report General membership issues and feedback ADS Member Committees...

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ADS 2020 Bylaws

Jan 10, 2020

ADS 2020 Bylaws

These revised bylaws for ADS will be presented at the Year End Awards Banquet and will require a vote of the general membership at the banquet (you must be a current ADS member to be eligible to vote).  Please familiarize yourself with the bylaws below. 2020 ADS...

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Meeting Minutes for October 2019...

Nov 15, 2019

ADS Meeting Minutes October 17, 2019 Call To order: 7:10 p.m.; Kerry Evans, Rene Pope, Alex du Celliee Muller, Ashley Martin, Jennifer Landers, Sandra Thompson, and Kat Cromer present President Report General membership issues and feedback ADS Member Committees for specific tasks: Open to add new project???? Officers for 2020-22: President, Secretary, Web-Master, Two Members-at-large (Alex and Ashley). Need to start search and publicize openings. Sandra, Jennifer, Ashley, and Alex’s positions open for election Complete a show schedule for 2020. Need to determine the number of shows and locations for 2020. Need to identify individual to contact judges for next year. Kat is confirming show dates for Maumelle Equestrian Center: March 15, April 19, May 17; 3 more show dates/locations TBD Membership drive. Review of ADS by-laws for any changes. Other? Secretary Report Meeting...

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Score Results for the October 20, 2019 Show...

Oct 24, 2019

Score Results for the October 20, 2019 Show

Please click below to view the show results for the October 20 show at Maumelle Equestrian Center. 10.20.19 October show Maumelle Equest Congratulations to our High Point winners! Alex du Celliee Muller (Open) on Fern RC at Second Level Test 3 with a 65.714%. Ashley Martin (Amateur) on Pixelated GWF at Training Level Test 1 with a 79.038%. Aislin Falasco (Junior) on Unscripted at First Level Test 3 with a73.056%.   Also, congrats to our costume contest winners! Katie Letcher on Rendition for their shark costume and Emily Hale and Pez Volente on their Finding Nemo...

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Ride Times for the October 20, 2019 Show...

Oct 18, 2019

Ride Times for the October 20, 2019 Show

Please click the link below to view the ride times for the show on Sunday, October 20 at Maumelle Equestrian Center.  Judge will be Laurie Hedlund.  Costumes are welcome! ADS October Show Ride Times...

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Rider List for October 20 Show

Oct 16, 2019

Rider List for October 20 Show

Please click below to view the rider list for the Oct. 20 show at Maumelle Equestrian Center.  If you there is an issue, please let Melissa McGibbony know.  We are still taking entries through Friday with late fee waived.  Email Melissa if you want to enter at [email protected] Please come dressed in your favorite costume (optional)! We will give out prizes for best costume. 10.20.19 October Show Rider List Maumelle...

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Meeting Minutes for September 2019...

Oct 11, 2019

ADS Meeting Minutes September 12, 2019 Call To order: 7pm; Kerry Evans, Sandra Thompson, Ashley Martin, Jennifer Landers, Joanne Homeyer, and Alex du Celliee Muller present President Report General membership issues and feedback ADS Member Committees for specific tasks: Open to add new project???? Officers for 2020-22: President, Secretary, Web-Master, Two Members-at-large. Need to start search, and publicize openings. Ashley and Alex stated they want to remain board members Jennifer and Rene to evaluate use of a PayPal/Square Reader to take card payments at Annual Banquet and shows. Decision? Sandra received PayPal card reader from Jennifer Other? Secretary Report Meeting minutes: Jennifer motioned to approve August minutes, Joanne seconded Membership status: 77 members Treasurer Report Financial Report for 2018 needed and 1Q 2019. Vice President Report Review process for financial audit required per by-laws...

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Show Results for the September 15, 2019 Show...

Sep 17, 2019

Show Results for the September 15, 2019 Show

Please click below to view the show results for the September 15 show at Maumelle Equestrian Center. ADS MEC 9.15.19 SCORES Congratulations to our High Point winners! Alex du Celliee Muller (Open) on Imperial WRF at Second Level Test 3 with a 74.405%. Katie Letcher (Amateur) on Rendition at Training Level Test 3 with a 73.966%. Aislin Falasco (Junior) on Unscripted at Training Level Test 3 with a 68.966%....

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Meeting Minutes for August 2019...

Sep 13, 2019

Meeting Minutes for August 2019

ADS Meeting Minutes August 6, 2019 Call To order: 7:15 pm; Kerry Evans, Rene Pope, Vicki Lind, Sandra Thomspon, Joanne Homeyer, Alex du Celliee Muller, and Jennifer Landers present President Report General membership issues and feedback ADS Member Committees for specific tasks: Open to add new project???? Officers for 2020-22: President, Secretary, Web-Master, Two Members-at-large. Need to start search, and publicize openings. Jennifer and Rene to evaluate use of a PayPal/Square Reader to take card payments at Annual Banquet and shows. Discussed using existing PayPal card reader, adding 3% fee to transactions at banquet silent auction Other?   Secretary Report Meeting minutes: Jennifer motioned to approve July minutes, Rene seconded Membership status: 77 members   Treasurer Report Financial Report for 2018 needed and 1Q 2019. 2018 financial report submitted previously Main account: $11,122.08 Junior...

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Ride Times for ADS Show on September 15, 2019...

Sep 12, 2019

Ride Times for ADS Show on September 15, 2019

Please click below to view the ride times for the ADS schooling show on September 15, 2019 at Maumelle Equestrian Center.  Judge is Barbara Lewis. The show has a fall festival theme so feel free to dress in your best fall outfit!  There will be a photo booth with props to make some fun photos.  Thanks to Michele Linch for her help with this. ADS September Show...

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Rider List for Sept 15 Show

Sep 11, 2019

Rider List for Sept 15 Show

Please click below to view the rider list for the Sept. 15 show at Maumelle Equestrian Center.  If you there is an issue, please let Melissa McGibbony know. 9.15.19 Maumelle ADS...

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ADS Shows Update

Aug 16, 2019

ADS Shows Update

Mark your calendars for our upcoming ADS schooling shows on September 15 and October 20! Both shows will be held at Maumelle Equestrian Center, and our judges will be Barbara Lewis and Laurie Hedlund, respectively. We are adding a little bit of extra fun to these last two shows of the season!  The September show will have a fall festival theme and the October show will be costume optional!  More details to...

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Meeting Minutes for July 2019

Aug 9, 2019

ADS Meeting Minutes July 11, 2019 Call To order 6:45 pm; Ashley, Sandra, Kat, Rene, and Jennifer present Jennifer and Rene to look into PayPal/Square reader for card payments at shows and banquet. Will also see if Bank OZK has an option. Ashley reported on banquet location – still looking 15 show will be at G&H Equestrian a) Fall Festival theme 20 show will be at Maumelle Equestrian Center Costume show May 2019 meeting minutes approved – Jennifer made motion, Ashley second Financial report Main account: $11,485,80 Jr account: $533.74 Educational event: will start brainstorming for a symposium idea Adjourned at 8:17 pm; minutes prepared by Rene and...

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2019 ADS Meeting Minutes

Jul 18, 2019

Please click on the link below to view the 2019 Meeting Minutes by month. ADS Meeting Minutes January 2019 ADS Meeting Minutes February 2019-v2 ADS Meeting Minutes – March 2019 April – no meeting ADS Meeting Minutes May 2019 June – no...

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