May Newsletter
May E-Newsletter

 
Get ready for fun! We are gearing up for the Fabulous Freestyle Fundraiser May 22nd at Silver Sands Arena. There is a NEW Class in addition to the Exhibition Freestyle Class! Now you can ride in a Competition Freestyle Class judged by CFD's own Tina Drake "R". Competition rules are USEF/USDF rules. Exhibition rules are...to have fun music, fun costumes and to make merry and ride! This event supports  reedom Ride our local Therapeutic Riding Association. Check our their website:   http://www.freedomride.com and then come out for a family friendly few hours on Sunday May 22 at Noon to 3pm! 

Have you been showing or going to some fun clinic? Send a pic and a small explanation to cbulmer1@aol.com and I will put them in the newsletter. We all love to share those special moments with friends who understand us.

Good Riding!
Carol Bulmer editor
Galloping Gagas
Calling All Fab Freestyle Riders!

Deadline for Rider Application is 
May 7th, 2016

This year we are adding to the Fab Freestyle  a *NEW* Competition Freestyle Category! ( judged by CFD's own Tina Drake "R")

Here is how it works. 
  • You and your friends get together and work up a short program with costumes and music. (Ann can help you with that annorider@juno.com) 
  • Download and fill out the application (see link below)
  • Show us what you've got on May 22nd at Silver Sands Arena
The Fab Freestyle categories are: 
Single, Pas de Deux, Pas de Trois and Quadrille

Competition Freestyles 
need only to fill out the registration form
(no costumes, USEF/USDF rules) Tina Drake "R"
Single, Pas de Deux and Quadrille 

Download the rider application by  clicking here
Need more information and help contact
Ann Chartier  annorider@juno.com
What?    Fabulous Freestyle Fundraiser
When?   May 22nd
Where?  Silver Sands Arena
                          New Smyrna Beach, Fl

Click Here for Fabulous Freestyle Information

Don't want to ride in it? Come for the Fun!
Spectator tickets are a bargain at $10
(and just think, you are supporting  Freedom Ride Therapeutic Riding Center  www.freedomride.com )


Vendors Welcome! 
 Contact Susan Croft

Coming this Summer
 Two Great Clinics
Erin Brinkman and Sharon Poulin

SAVE THE DATE!
Erin Brinkman Clinic
June 4 & 5, 2016
Windsong Farm, Apopka

Mark this clinic on your calendar.  Erin is a popular clinician with a very intuitive approach.

Watch your inbox for information and registration!

PhotosbyLiane
http://www.photosbyliane.com
SAVE THE DATE!
Sharon Poulin Clinic
July 23-24, 2016
Windsong Farm, Apopka

Make it a red letter day on your calendar so you don't miss this always popular educational event!

This year we look forward to adding vendors for a small trade fair. We are auditor friendly with a PA system so you do not miss any helpful instructions and the covered arena keeps us cool (or as cool as we can get in summer in florida)

 Sharon usually attracts some talented local horses and very wonderful local riders. You can count on some down to earth advice and positive encouragement from one of the best clinicians in the United States.

The above picture is of Mary Cayley of Adagio Equestrian Center (sponsor of the hospitality table) with Sharon demonstrating proper use of the leg aids. The pictures from the clinic were take by Photosbyliane who supported the CFD clinic with pictures and table in the vendor area. Liane also is the local Redlight Therapy representative/clinician for the Central Florida area.


Contact Carol  cbulmer1@aol.com or Casey  Caseybenken@yahoo.com
  if you or your company/barn/group are interested in sponsoring part of the clinic or attending as vendor!

CFD Business and Sponsors
Leyna and Jeanne Merrill 
rockinghorseht.com
352-669-9982
Lisa Giltner 407-341-4840
McKie Equine Center
mckieequinecenter.com
352-267-0082







Windsong Farms
 Apopka, Fl Lori Wubker 407-808-3038
bellamiastables.com
904-794-0779
Nancy and Todd Shaw 
 407-341-7066
Breaking News!

Just announced the date and site location of the 

2017 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak.

Region 3 (October 6-9)  at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center, Wellington, FL 

Are you intending on going to the Region 3 Championships this October?
CLICK HERE   for the rules to make sure you're qualifying.

In the meantime you are probably racking up some scores that can go to the USDF Rider Award Program. Click Here to check on how to submit those scores for the Rider Awards. 
Since you are 
working on that why don't you submit your horse for the USDF All Breeds Awards  Click Here
for the submission form. Click Here for the list of participating breed organizations.

  • Time to Nominate Candidates! 
    Nominations are being accepted for Participating Member delegates in all regions until April 15, 2016. To accept the nomination and to be elected, a PM delegate nominee must be a current USDF Participating Member, reside in the region in which they are running as a candidate, and attend the 2016 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO. PM delegates serve a one year term, from the time of election in mid-year 2016 until the election in mid-year 2017. 
  • Nominations are being accepted for USDF Vice President, Secretary, and Regional Director in Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, until June 1, 2016. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor of the Board of Governors meeting at the 2016 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO. All nominations, in addition to any inquiries regarding nominations, should be sent to nominations@usdf.or
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CFD Business and Sponsors
Carlie and Alan Evans southeasthorseshows.com
352-215-0710
Gayle Witty
orlandodressage.com
352-406-9886







doversaddlerywinterpark website407-681-631
Micheline
352-427-7166
micheline@ cavalor.net







407-328-7117





Nancy Qualls
HorseSports Art etsy shop


Stockman's Harness
and Saddle Shop
Website
407-295-0331







Horstmeyer Farm & Garden 
407-322-1235


CFD Calendar of Events 2016


May 22                  Fab Freestyle Fundraiser         Silver Sands Arena, New Smyrna
June 4-5                Erin Brinkman Clinic                Plumwood Arena, Altoona
July 23-24             Sharon Poulin Clinic                Windsong Farms, Apopka
September 17       Hawaiian Shirt Fun Show        Clarcona Horseman Park, Apopka  
October TBD        Tina Drake Ride a Test             Willingham Dressage, Chuluota
December 1st       Year End Awards Submissions Open
December 4           Holiday Party                           TBD
January 15, 2017   Year End Awards Submissions Close

Suggestions for educational events are invited. What would you like to do? Who would you like to have as a clinician? email delbarlett50@yahoo.com or susancroft@mac.com
2016 Recognized Shows

January 2-3                  South East Horse Shows        Newberry                  website
January 16-17              Orlando Dressage                  Grand Oaks               website
January 30                   Orlando Dressage                  Clarcona                    website
January 31                   Orlando Dressage                  Clarcona                    website 
January 23-24              South East Horse Shows        Newberry                  website
January 23-24              Fox Lea                                   Venice                      website

February 6-7                South East Horse Shows        Newberry                  website
February 13-14            Orlando Dressage                  Clarcona                    website
February 20                 Carousel Connection              Longwood                 website
February 21                 Carousel Connection              Longwood                 website
February 27-28            South East Horse Shows        Newberry                  website
March 12-13                Orlando Dressage                   Florida Horse Park   website

March 12-13                Fox Lea                                   Venice                      website
March 26                     Orlando Dressage                   Clarcona                   website
March 27                     Orlando Dressage                   Clarcona                   website

April 9-10                     NFDA                                     Jacksonville              website
April 9-10                     Fox Lea                                  Venice                       website
April 30-May 1             South East Horse Shows       Newberry                  website

May 28-29                   Orlando Dressage                  Grand Oaks              website
June 18-19                  Orlando Dressage                  Grand Oaks              website

September ??             Orlando Dressage                   Grand Oaks              website


This is a partial listing of recognized shows in the central florida area. If you want your show listed send your info to cbulmer1@aol.com



2016 Schooling Shows
January 24            STRIDE                                Fl Horse Park                       website
February 13-14     Fannin Hill Farm                   Brooksville                            website
February 27          Lakeland Dressage               Lakeland                              website
March 6                STRIDE                                 Fl Horse Park                       website
March 12-13         Fannin Hill Farm                   Brooksville                            website
March 13              Partners of the Park             Fl Horse Park                        website
March 19              Silver Sands BC                   New Smyrna Beach              website
March 20              Dancing Horse Dressage     Wickham Park                        website
April 10                 STRIDE                                Fl Horse Park                        website
April 23-24            Fannin Hill Farm                   Brooksville                            website
April 24                 Arredondo                             Canterbury                            website
April 24                 Partners of the Park              Fl Horse Park                       website
May 15                 Partners of the Park              Fl Horse Park                       website
May 21                 Silver Sands BC                   New Smyrna Beach              website
May 28                 Rocking Horse                      Altoona                                 website
June 4-5               Fannin Hill Farm                   Brooksville                            website
June 19                Partners of the Park              Fl Horse Park                       website
June 25                Rocking Horse                      Altoona                                 website
July 17                 Partners of the Park             Fl Horse Park                        website
August 14            Partners of the Park             Fl Horse Park                        website
August 27            Rocking Horse                      Altoona                                 website
September 17     Silver Sands BC                   New Smyrna Beach               website
September 18      Partners of the Park             Fl Horse Park                        website
September 24      Rocking Horse                      Altoona                                 website
September 25      STRIDE                                Fl Horse Park                        website
October 8-9          Fannin Hill Farm                   Brooksville                            website
October 23           Partners of the Park             Fl Horse Park                        website
October 29           Silver Sands BC                  New Smyrna Beach               website
October 30           STRIDE                                Fl Horse Park                        website
November 20       Partners of the Park             Fl Horse Park                        website
December 3          Rocking Horse                     Altoona                                 website
December 10       Silver Sands BC                  New Smyrna Beach               website
December 18       Partners of the Park              Fl Horse Park                       website

 

 

This is a partial listing of the schooling shows in the central florida area. If you wish to have your schooling show listed please send info to cbulmer1@aol.com 

 
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