2008 ADA Horse & Rider Awards

Article posted by jan on May 8/08

Riders who wish to try for eligibility to receive the ADA Awards for 2008 will find the Rules and the Registration/Report Form in the DOWNLOADS section. You do not need to pre-register before showing, but you must submit all your scores before November 30, 2008. Start saving your test score sheets in your "I'm Going to Win an Award" file, and have your best ever show season!

Prizelist for CA/ADA Annual Dressage Show at Anderson Ranch

Article posted by sheila on May 5/08

The prizelist for the 2008 CA/ADA Annual Dressage Show - Gold Competition at Anderson Ranch June 27-29 th is posted under "Shows" and on the CA/ADA site (www.ca-ada.com/show.htm).

Sitting Pretty!

Article posted by Jan on May 4/08

Of the 9 dressage riders in Canada who earned the 2007 "EIGHT" Awards sponsored by Dominion Regalia, 3 are Alberta members: SHERI BRESEE of Blackfalds, LEANNE COPITHORNE of Calgary, and LINDSAY SEIDEL WASSENAAR of Bluffton. The "EIGHT" Awards go to riders who have received a score of 8 in "Collective Mark" for "Rider's Position" in 8 dressage tests ridden in the year. CONGRATULATIONS to Sheri, Leanne and Lindsay! We'll look for your EIGHT pin on your jackets at the 2008 shows! (To register for the EIGHT Award program, go to the Dressage section of the EC website.)

Volunteers Enter the Gold Rush

Article posted by Jan on May 4/08

Members rallied to the Edmonton Gold Rush call for helpers to co-ordinate the 2008 show in August. With a Show Committee of 15, led by Helen Parker, organization is well "in hand".

Prizelist for Claresholm

Article posted by doug.orr on Apr 10/08

The prizelist for the Annual Summer Show in Claresholm June 13-15th is posted under "Chinook" then "Forms", in addition to being posted under "Shows".

Ansel - Windhaven Oldtimer

Article posted by cajonat on Apr 3/08

Another treasured oldie - rest in peace. Sharon Merkel-Beattie's 29yr old timer was humanely put down. Ansel’s career was cut short due to a fracture in his pastern sustained when he was 7. Despite that injury he enjoyed a long and happy retirement at Windhaven for the past 11 years. He was the last of our retirees and he will be sadly missed.

AJYR Prize List Now Available

Article posted by Mary on Mar 24/08

The Prize List for the Alberta Junior/Young Rider Dressage Classic, May 9, 10, 11, is now available. Download it from the SHOWS section. Please help support the future dressage riders of this province by sponsoriing our show. See you in May!

ADA CASINO

Article posted by lynnhambly on Mar 24/08

Many thanks to those who worked the Casino. Let's hope that our quarter generates lots of revenue for us. Please think about volunteering for the next casino which won't be for about another 18 months.

Meet the 2008 EAADA Executive!

Article posted by cajonat on Feb 19/08

A great mix of new and past members should make for an productive 2008. We would love input from our membership and welcome your ideas and suggestions. Contact info is available under the EAADA section! Stayed tuned for a new newsletter!

Royal Farms announcement

Article posted by cajonat on Jan 24/08

Royal Farms near Sherwood Park will be taken over by Ed and Becky Holloway on June 30, 2008. The new owners are excited to share their stables with new and current clients! Contact clghf@mygypsyhorse.com for more information.

EAADA Winter Newsletter and 2008 Membership Form now online

Article posted by cajonat on Dec 22/07

Please click on EAADA, and browse to forms and newsletter section.

New arrival!

Article posted by Sarah on Nov 26/07

Sarah and Brent Malley are pleased to welcome their first son, Brady William Fantazmo Malley, born on November 22 at 4:40am in Banff, Alberta weighing 8lb1oz and 22.5 inches long. Sarah (nee Gjosund) is a local amateur dressage rider and owns Mad Molly Marketing. Mum and Baby are doing well and look forward to seeing everyone this summer at the horse shows!

Killerney Farms announcement

Article posted by cajonat on Oct 24/07

Erika and Colin Crone have sold the land Killerney Farms is on but the Equestrian Centre remaines operational. If you need stabling or training in both dressage or jumping, call Erika at 470 2412 or 470 0260."

Janet Hambly-Adams welcomes a son!

Article posted by Sarah on Oct 17/07

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Colby Douglas Adams, born on October 12. Mom , Janet Hambly-Adams a local dressage trainer and rider, and Colby are doing great and are looking forward to meeting everyone.

Farewell to Frowind

Article posted by cajonat on Sep 22/07

Friday September 21st Sharon Merkel- Beattie’s well known retired Grand Prix mount “Frowind” was humanely put down. After sustaining an injury to a previously compromised hind leg he was unable to get up and ended his life with friends and “ family “ around him. He was 24 years old. Frowind had a long and successful career which included being an integral member of two Can Am Teams as well as claiming the title of Reserve Grand Prix Champion of Canada two years in a row. He had many loyal fans who, even after his retirement in 1999, continued to visit and ask about him. There will never be another like him. His kind and generous presence is sadly missed at Windhaven.

Article Links (Click on article title to open)   Frowind and Sharon

Results from the Parkland Dressage Festival

Article posted by Sarah on Sep 18/07

The results from the Parkland Dressage Festival are available at the following link Results

Photos from the Gold Rush Show

Article posted by cajonat on Sep 17/07

Photos from the Gold Rush Show can be found at www.dezfamily.smugmug.com/competitions www.imagineitsold.ca

Gina Smith Clinics at Windhaven!

Article posted by cajonat on Sep 3/07

Gina Smith will be at Windhaven (St. Albert) each month until April 2008 (please see event sections for exact dates & contact information). Clinic is open to EAADA members for auditing at a cost of $5 per day. Currently there are openings available for the October 6 and 7th clinic. Contact Sharon at (780) 458-3735 or windhaven@cruzinternet.com for further details.

Beaumont Wild Rose Schooling Show results!

Article posted by cajonat on Aug 31/07

Senior High Point: Lynn McKinney - Ginger Junior High Point: Megan Haywood - McCarthy's Bay (pictured at left) Thank you to Paula Meehan and all the volunteers who made the show a success!

Article Links (Click on article title to open)   Results

Gold Rush results are in!!

Article posted by cajonat on Aug 28/07

The 4th Edmonton Gold Rush Show at the beautiful Whitemud Equestrian Centre was a success!! Huge thanks goes out to our competitors, all our volunteers and our sponsors...you are the best!!!

Article Links (Click on article title to open)   Championships Class placings and scores

Ride for the Cure a Success!!

Article posted by cajonat on Aug 27/07

The Ride for the Cure class at the Edmonton Gold Rush Show raised over $1000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Special thanks go to our riders: Kenton Miller on Halo; Pas de Deux - Michelle Bodeux on Picture Perfect & Stephanie Taylor on Kadir Mystic; The Crawford Quartet Quadrille - Amanda Kuzek on Scarlett, Kim Scragg on Selena R.B., Caitlin Lobo on Rhombus & Chelsea Morton on Cascade. Thank you to all of you who donated to this excellent cause!!