On The Levels with Kristi Wysocki...

Mar 5, 2023

On The Levels with Kristi Wysocki

  SAVE THE DATE! On March 20 at 7pm CST, Kristi Wysocki will join us via Zoom for the event, On The Levels with Kristi Wysocki! She will discuss what has changed in the new dressage tests, what didn’t change, and the why behind it. She served on the test committee and has insider knowledge to share. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation so please have questions ready. Please make plans to attend this informational event. This event is open to anyone who would like to attend.   Join Zoom Meeting https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86443897532?pwd=MWl4S2dQOGphNks4UEo4UDdvRTA0UT09__;!!CdHzsg!n7AzGB8W0pIwfXgEoHQJdhDYIynPL45jNXO7vhDAK0It9LabI2DlhBHJdgRucw_BrdytJCg2CSZSLrj3c-ACZSeWRvYCj2T7UEqY-UQ$ Meeting ID: 864 4389 7532 Passcode: 265315   About Kristi: “Kristi started presenting at seminars and symposiums in 2009. She has been the Instructor at numerous USDF Sport Horse Seminars, USDF Convention Lectures, GMO Seminars and Continuing...

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2022 Year End Awards Results

Mar 5, 2023

2022 Year End Awards Results

Congratulations to all our of members who were a part of the 2022 Year End Awards!  Your hard work and dedication deserves to be recognized, and we are so glad to have you as a part of ADS. We had a wonderful banquet held at Goodwin Manor that Joanne Homeyer had set up and decorated beautifully.  There was a pasta bar which was a big hit and delicious! We had many amazing items donated for the silent auction, and our sponsors and members never cease to amaze with their generosity. It was such a fun and enjoyable event, and it was so good to get together and celebrate each other. Thank you to everyone who came and make the event a success!     Please click the link below to view the award recipients...

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Frosty Sips & DQ Clips Location Change...

Feb 8, 2023

Frosty Sips & DQ Clips Location Change

There has been a location change for the Frosty Sips & DQ Clips event. It will now be held in the lounge at Chatfield Equestrian. All of the other info is the same. We are excited to bring you this fun event for our members, and thank you to TL Jumper for planning!  Please RSVP and hope to see you...

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Year End Awards Banquet & Silent Auction...

Feb 8, 2023

Year End Awards Banquet & Silent Auction

Our annual Year End Awards Banquet and Silent Auction is quickly approaching, and we can’t wait to celebrate our members!  It will be held on March 4 at 6:30pm at Goodwin Manor. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased in the right hand corner on the website. We are in need of silent auction items so if you have something to donate, please let Jennifer know. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps fund our schooling shows and educational events for the year. Hope to see you...

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2023 ADS Schooling Show Schedule...

Feb 8, 2023

ADS Schooling Show Schedule 2023 April 30 – Chatfield Equestrian    Judge: Gabrielle Callahan     Show Managers: Addy Batcheller and Aislin Falasco  Closing Date: April 21 June 4 – TBD     Judge: TBD     Show Manager: Nancy Love     Closing Date: May 26 October 1 – Chatfield Equestrian     Judge: TBD     Show Manager: Joanne Homeyer     Closing Date: September 22 October 29 – Eloraleah Farm     Judge: TBD     Show Manager: Carole Smith     Closing Date: October...

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Meeting Minutes for December 2022...

Jan 13, 2023

ADS Meeting Agenda December 8, 2022 1) Call To order Anne Tursky, TL Jumper, Carole Smith, Catherine Lambert, Jennifer Landers, Patty Carlson, Joanne Homeyer, Rene Pope 2) President Report 1. Clinics/Educational events – Four clinics planned and completed in 2022 Olivia Lagoy-Wentz, Lendon Gray Zoom event, Cavaletti clinic, Lauren Spieser clinic x2. (1) 2023 in the works. (a) Saddle Fitting Educational Clinic and Dates?? (b) Riding clinic with Ashley Shaw. April 1 & 2 **four applicants so far. (c) Other ideas in-process? 2. Update from Patty Carlson and TL Jumper – hosting ADS meetings with ADS members. Item to remain open for update. 2/11 – 3-7 pm (1) Trying to make sure the menu is open for all styles of eating (gluten free, vegetarian and ketovore options). (2) Menu – Brats & Burgers, wine,...

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Show Managers Needed for 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Show Managers Needed for 2023

We are in need of individual(s) to volunteer to be our show manager(s) for the 2023 show season!  We cannot host shows without a show manager.  The show manager will be responsible for communicating with the venue, arena setup and take down, and other duties for each show.  You do not have to have show experience – we can teach you!  This would be a great way for parents of junior riders to get involved.  If you are interested and would like to learn more, please contact...

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Save The Date

Jan 3, 2023

Save The Date

Please save the date for our annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction.  It will be held on March 4, 2023 at Goodwin Manor. Tickets can be purchased here on the website.  More details to follow. Can You Help? We are in need of some volunteers to help with gathering items for the silent auction. These donations can be anything – they don’t have to be horse related! If you have anything you would like to donate or if you are willing to help acquire some items, please let Jennifer know. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and helps us to host horse shows and events for our members. We are a 501c3 nonprofit so any donation is tax...

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Frosty Sips & DQ Clips Event...

Dec 12, 2022

Frosty Sips & DQ Clips Event

Frosty Sips & DQ Clips February 11, 2023 | 4-7pm UPDATE: There has been a location change for this event.  It will now be held at Chatfield Equestrian. ADS welcomes you to an evening of fun, food, & DQs! We will have dinner from the grill and tasty drinks while we watch dressage on the big screen. This will be the perfect evening to help beat those winter blues. Come get to know your fellow members in a merriment setting.  This event is being held for ADS members and their families free at no cost due to generous donations!   What’s on the menu: Food – burgers, brats, chicken and will include some gluten free and vegetarian options and sides Drinks – spirits and non-alcoholic choices Please RSVP so we will know how many...

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ADS Saddle Fitting Seminar

Dec 12, 2022

ADS Saddle Fitting Seminar

ADS Saddle Fitting Seminar with Michelle Wadley January 21, 2023 at 11am Michelle is a native Arkansan with a life-long devotion to horses and an avid eventing supporter and participant. She has fulfilled the requirements of being a saddle fitter and will conduct a seminar on January 21 for ADS at Eloraleah in Cabot. Demonstrations will include the hows and whys of correct saddle fit, how to assess saddle fit, and the importance of correctly fitting saddles plus the pros and cons of adjustable gullet saddles. Seminar will begin at 11am and will take place in a barn with some heat so if the weather is cold, the seminar will be comfortable. Appropriate outdoor clothing is recommended. Lunch will be offered with more details to come.  There will be a giveaway for current ADS...

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Ashley Shaw Clinic

Dec 1, 2022

Ashley Shaw Clinic

ADS is excited to announce the Ashley Shaw Clinic! April 1-2, 2023 Ashley is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist with over 20 years in the horse industry. She has experience starting young horses, working with stallions, and campaigning horses for breed shows and performance tests. She has ridden many different breeds of horses and prides herself on creating confident, relaxed partners while developing their full potential as individuals. She has spent time training in the Netherlands with Johan Rockx and Penny Zavitz -Rockx, with whom she still rides, as well as regularly works with renowned professional Lauren Sprieser. Ashley takes great pride on offering fair, clear, and concise instruction suitable for horses and riders of all backgrounds. She believes no goal is too big or too small and loves to help her students...

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Lauren Sprieser Clinic in December 2022...

Dec 1, 2022

Lauren Sprieser Clinic in December 2022

This clinic is FULL! Please join the Waiting List. Please scroll to the bottom to sign up as an auditor. *** ADS is excited to announce the Lauren Sprieser Clinic! December 3-4, 2022 Lauren is a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist, and a High Performance Grand Prix rider and trainer. A veteran of the High Performance Youth Programs, she has consistently produced horses from green to FEI, including five to Grand Prix. Her students compete with success from the grassroots to the international levels in several disciplines, on a wide range of horse types. Her students have contested in the USDF National Championships, the NAYC and the Kentucky 5*. Lauren is a high-energy and experienced teacher whose wit and charm have graced The Chronicle of the Horse, Dressage Today, Practical Horseman and Horse...

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High Point Winners for November 13 Show...

Nov 15, 2022

High Point Winners for November 13 Show

ADS is excited to announce the High Point winners for the November 13 show at Eloraleah. Congratulations!   Junior Division: Addy Batcheller on Luminosity JP, USEF Training Level Test 2, 73.276%   Adult Amateur Division: Ashley White on KA Saffron, USEF First Level Test 3, 67.500%   Open Division: Alex du Celliee Muller on HH Zephyr, USEF Training Level Test 2,...

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November 13 Show Results

Nov 15, 2022

November 13 Show Results

Thank you to everyone that came out for this show and braved the cold! Thank you to Gabrielle Callahan for being our judge and to Eloraleah for hosting us. Thank you to Carole Smith for being our show manager and for the delicious vegetable soup and cornbread. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers that help ensure our shows run smoothly.  Special thanks to Sandra Thompson for the pre-show prep and being our Coggins checker! Please click the link below to view the show results: ADS_November13_Show_Results Please click the link below to view the volunteer log.  You can always access it by going to Horse Shows –> Volunteer Log Volunteer...

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Meeting Minutes for November 2022...

Nov 15, 2022

ADS Meeting Agenda November 10, 2022 1) Call To order: Sandra Thompson, Carole Smith, Anne Tursky, Jennifer Landers, TL Jumper, Rene Pope, Joanne Homeyer, Patty Carlson 2) President Report 1. Clinics/Educational events – Four clinics planned for 2022. Completed the Olivia Lagoy-Wentz clinic, Lendon Gray Zoom event, Cavaletti clinic and Lauren Spieser clinic in September. The Lauren Spieser clinic for December has been posted and entries are being received. Item to remain for monthly update. (1) New clinic in April – Jennifer will announce December 1 – (a) Supplement Jr. Riders entry fee from the JR. Rider funds (b) Fees are $135 Adult and $65 for Jr. subsidized by the JR. Rider fund. 2. Update from Patty Carlson and TL Jumper – hosting ADS meetings with ADS members. Item to remain open for update....

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November 13 Show Ride Times & Volunteer Schedule...

Nov 10, 2022

November 13 Show Ride Times & Volunteer Schedule

Thank you to everyone who signed up for the November 13 show at Eloraleah!  Our judge will be Gabrielle Callahan.  If you cannot fulfill your assigned volunteer time, please let me know asap. Note those scheduled for ring change, setup and take down. Please click below to view the ride times for the show: ADS November 13 Show Ride Times Please click below for the volunteer schedule: ADS Show Volunteer Schedule for November 13 Show Manager: Carole Smith Show Secretary: Jennifer Landers Coggins/Show Coordinator: Sandra Thompson Host: Carole Smith Let me know if you have any...

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Meeting Minutes for October 2022...

Oct 25, 2022

ADS Meeting Agenda October 20, 2022 1) Call To order : Present are: Sandra Thompson, TL Jumper, Ann Tursky, Jennifer Landers, Carole Smith, Patty Carlson 2) President Report 1. Clinics/Educational events – Four clinics planned for 2022. Completed the Olivia Lagoy-Wentz clinic, Lendon Gray Zoom event, Cavaletti clinic and Lauren Spieser clinic in September. The Lauren Spieser clinic for December has been posted and entries are being received. (a) Discuss process for accepting riders into clinics. Item to remain for monthly update. Is the membership aware of the requirements to be part of the riders working with the clinician Addressed on marketing fliers, on ADS FB page during marketing and after clinic via feedback forms. 2. Review financials for three shows and three clinics completed in 2022. (a) See attached at end of this...

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2022 Standings

Oct 13, 2022

Please click below to view the 2022 ADS Current Standings for year end awards. 2022 Current Standings Please be sure to review the Year Ends Award Criteria for rules on qualifying for awards. ADS Awards Program...

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