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Area III Tumbler

As a fund raising project, Area 3 Young Riders will be selling these "Area III" Tumblers, which come with a lifetime warranty, for $15.

The top Area III horses and riders commenced at the Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials in Fairburn, GA, May 15-16, for the annual Area Championships. The event also hosted CIC**, CIC*, Advanced and Intermediate divisions. Owned by Belgian Olympian Carl Bouckaert, this young venue stretches across 8,000 lush acres of pastures and woodlands nourished by the bordering Chattahoochee River. The grounds have undergone constant changes this season in preparation for the American Eventing Championships September 9-12. New competition stabling well on its way to completion provided a shady pavilion for vendors and spectators, and additional dressage arenas and new footing have been installed since the April Horse Trials.

The formidable cross-country course proved to be a major factor in all divisions as stops and technical errors shook up the standings. Each division tackled two major bank questions and a dramatically presented water complex. If this weekend was any indication as to what to expect at the AEC this fall, competitors can count on a course designed to truly challenge the top combinations in the country.

Thanks to Carl and his team for hosting an impeccably organized and personalized event. A big thanks to the volunteers who make it all happen. Congratulations, competitors, for a safe, successful weekend of Eventing.

Congratulations to the winners:
Arden Wildasin and Jos Ambition, CIC*
Anisa Tracy and Tigger VIII, CIC**
Jessica Phoenix and Exponential, Advanced
Tiffani Loudon-Metze and Lo Fino, Open Intermediate
Jessica Phoenix and Exotic, Preliminary Horse Ch.
Alison Wilaby and Holla Vettir, Preliminary Rider Ch.
Hannah Begue and Asterix, Jr. Training Rider Ch.
Nikki McCreless and Sir Possum, Sr. Training Rider Ch.
Arden Wildasin and Watch Out, Training Horse Ch.
Natalie Scott and Gisborne, Jr. Novice Rider Ch.
Lauren Weil and Bigtime Graffiti, Novice Horse Ch.
Anne Wilson and Axel, Sr. Novice Rider Ch.
Rebecca Hoos and Merlyn, Beginner Novice Horse Ch.
Kaylen Moon and Scusami, Jr. Beginner Novice Rider Ch.
Carroll Ann Bowers and Sportsfield Cocktail, Sr. Beginner Novice Rider Ch.

Photo Subjects/captions (top to bottom):
1) Victoria Jacks and Mulligan Himself finished 9th in the Beginner Novice Rider Championships
2) Elizabeth Plaut and On Wings of Glory finished 5th in the Junior Training Rider Championships
3) Mary Kate Mallory and Kilaughton finished 11th in the CIC**
4) Michael Pollard and Wonderful Will finished 3rd in the Advanced division
5) Jessica Phoenix and Exotic won the Preliminary Horse Championships

Article and Photos by Leslie Threlkeld - THANKS, LESLIE!

2010 Bud Hawley Award

On Sunday, January 30, at Pine Top Farm, Pat Makuth awarded the Bud Hawley Cup to Karen Kelly of Aiken, SC. The Hawley Cup is given each year to one of the unsung heroes of Area III eventing – our volunteers. Recipients are nominated by past recipients and the Area Chair. The inscription on the cup reads, “In recognition of individual contributions to the riders, horses, and sport in Area III”.

Karen is the co-organizer of Paradise Farm Horse Trials in Aiken for both the Spring and Fall events and acts as scorer for those events as well. She also donates her time and talents to Full Gallop, Sporting Days Farm, and Pine Top Farm as dressage scribe and cross-country starter / timer. Lellie Ward, Paradise Farm owner and organizer, had the following to say about Karen.

“Karen Kelly is indispensible. She is loyal, devoted and completely selfless. She is the real organizer of the Paradise Farm Horse trials. She does everything for me that requires any sort of list. She organizes the placement of all my volunteers and keeps EVERYTHING straight on paper and in the computer.
After her very stressful and incredibly mind bending job of counting protons, neutrons and every other kind of tron, she comes to me on a weekly basis and counts my trons and lines them all up too. Not an easy job. Fortunately, Karen is a nightbird, while I lay on the floor exhausted and in tears most of the time, she just keeps typing away.
She also handles all the stabling and scoring issues with my event. Karen is a star, together with her Smidge she is truly the best volunteer and friend any one could ever want.
Karen helps so many events. Her schedule is as busy as any official’s. We all owe her our lives! Thank you Karen WE LOVE YOU!”

Juli Hearn, Area III Chair, adds, “Please accept Area III’s gratitude and appreciation for all that you do for Area III eventing. Your countless hours assisting in the preparation of Paradise, as well as the time you spend scoring, scribing, and making sure everyone starts on time in the correct order is duly recognized with this award. Thank you again!”

Congratulations Karen. Well done.

Bud Hawley Cup - Background Information.
(Photos by Mark Lehner, Hoof Clix Photography)

Continuing Items of Interest

The Difference Between Trainer and Coach - Each time you enter a USEA recognized horse trials, three signatures are mandatory - Rider, Owner and Trainer. A Parent/Guardian signature is required if the Rider is a minor. If applicable, there is also a place for a Coach's signature. The role of the Trainer and Coach are frequently confused. The "Trainer" is responsible for the care of the horse. The "Coach" provides instruction/assistance to the Rider. Read more about these roles in this article, Knowing Your Role at the Competition.
Unwritten Rules of Eventing - Whether newcomer or veteran eventer, Denny Emerson reminds us of the eventers "ethic" in My Guide To Some Unwritten Rules Of Eventing published in the Chronicle of the Horse magazine. Please click on the link and enjoy this enlightening article.

Area 3 Activities

Clinics

Lellie Ward Clinic - August 6-8, 2010, Paradise Farm, Aiken, SC. Details at www.paradisefarmaiken.com/clinics.htm.
Karen O'Connor 2-Day Clinic - September 4-5, 2010, The Oaks Equestrian Center, Lake City, FL. $350 for the weekend. $50 for stabling Friday through Sunday. Contact Colleen Davis, 386-755-1488, ColleenD@OConnorOEC.com.
Mary Bess Sigman Jumping Cinic - September 4, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, 706-506-6689, calimar@windstream.net. Email Marty for details and entry form.
Doug Payne - September 25-26, 2010, Jumping Branch Farm, AIken, SC. Focused on the classic three-day event. BN - P groups. Contact Holly Breaux for details, hbreauxdvm@yahho.com.
Ian Stark - October 22-24, 2010, Pine Top Farm, Thomson, GA. Sponsored by Area 3 Adult Riders. Details TBA.
Mary Bess Sigman Jumping Cinic - October 23, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, 706-506-6689, calimar@windstream.net. Email Marty for details and entry form.
Mary Bess Sigman Jumping Cinic - November 20, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, 706-506-6689, calimar@windstream.net. Email Marty for details and entry form.

Schooling Shows / Camps / etc.

2010

July, August, September

Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - August 7, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Cross-Country Schooling at Percy Warner Park - August 7, 2010, Nashville, TN. Schooling available from 8 AM until 12 PM. $20 for general public; $10 for MTPC members. Cash only. Sign waiver and pay fee at the Sand Road gate.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - August 7, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - August 8, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - August 14, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Cross-Country Schooling at Percy Warner Park - August 14, 2010, Nashville, TN. Schooling available from 8 AM until 12 PM. $20 for general public; $10 for MTPC members. Cash only. Sign waiver and pay fee at the Sand Road gate.
Dressage, Combined Test and Show Jumping - August 21, 2010, Bare Bones Farm, Shorter, AL. Contact Lorna Aho, lorna@artbythesf.com for details.
Dressage, Jumper and 3-Phase Schoooling Show - August 21, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Cross-Country Schooling at Percy Warner Park - August 21, 2010, Nashville, TN. Schooling available from 8 AM until 12 PM. $20 for general public; $10 for MTPC members. Cash only. Sign waiver and pay fee at the Sand Road gate.
Tryon Riding and Hunt Club Schooling Horse Trials - August 28, 2010, Tryon, NC. For details and entry form, please go to www.trhcevents.org/.
Cross-Country Schooling at Percy Warner Park - August 28, 2010, Nashville, TN. Schooling available from 8 AM until 12 PM. $20 for general public; $10 for MTPC members. Cash only. Sign waiver and pay fee at the Sand Road gate.
Ashland's Fabulous Fall Derby & Dressage Show - September 4, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - September 4, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - September 4, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - September 12, 2010, The Rise, Leeds, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
One-Day 3 Phase Schooling Show - September 18, 2010, Red Horse Stables, Carrollton, GA. Details and entry form at www.redhorsestables.com, or contact Teresa Rogers, tsarogers@bellsouth.net, for more information.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - September 18, 2010, Iron Horse Farm, Shorter, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - September 18, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Dressage, Jumper and 3-Phase Schoooling Show - September 18, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Cross Country Schooling Day - September 19, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
BDCTA Fall Combined Test & Dressage Show - September 26, 2010, Birmingham, AL. See www.bdcta.com or email lkvaughan@gmail.com.

October, November, December

Florida Horse Park Hunter Pace - October 2, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - October 2, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - October 9, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - October 9, 2010, Iron Horse Farm, Shorter, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - October 16-17, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
One-Day 3 Phase Schooling Show - October 16, 2010, Red Horse Stables, Carrollton, GA. Details and entry form at www.redhorsestables.com, or contact Teresa Rogers, tsarogers@bellsouth.net, for more information.
Dressage, Jumper and 3-Phase Schoooling Show - October 16, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Cross Country Schooling Day - October 17, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - October 17, 2010, Spring Creek, Montevallo, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Dressage, Combined Test and Show Jumping - October 23, 2010, Bare Bones Farm, Shorter, AL. Contact Lorna Aho, lorna@artbythesf.com for details.
8th Annual Haunted Hollow Hunter Pace - October 30, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - October 30, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Halloween Hunter Pace - October 30, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.dreamweaverstables.com, or email dmwvr32@aol.com.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - November 6, 2010, Foxwood Farms, Pike Road, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - November 7, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Heart of Carolinas Test Event - "Shortest Long Format" - November 20-21, 2010, Southern Eights Farm, Chesterfield, SC. Opening date - October 4th. Entries limited to 50. Contact Shelley Spielman, 352-266-3970, shspielman@gmail.com.
Hilltoppers Pony Club Annual Fundraiser Combined Test - November 20, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com. For questions or additional information contact Jennifer Hood, 678 639-1309 (home), 770 757-1907 (cell), or jennygirlhood@yahoo.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - November 27, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Dressage, Jumper and 3-Phase Schoooling Show - November 27, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Cross Country Schooling Day - November 28, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - December 4, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - December 4, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
One-Day 3 Phase Schooling Show - December 11, 2010, Red Horse Stables, Carrollton, GA. Details and entry form at www.redhorsestables.com, or contact Teresa Rogers, tsarogers@bellsouth.net, for more information.
Dressage, Jumper and 3-Phase Schoooling Show - December 11, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Cross Country Schooling Day - December 12, 2010, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL. See website, www.flhorsepark.com, or contact Simone Cormier, simonecormier@msn.com, 508-612-0224.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - December 18, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.