VOLUME 6, NO. 8

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We first want to thank riders, trainers, volunteers - everyone who works to make dressage in Arizona happen.  Our state Championships will be held at WestWorld October 27 and 28 in conjunction with the Fall Show.  We are thrilled to note a 64% increase in our Championship entries from our first efforts in 1998.  We are looking forward to an even bigger field this year.  A dramatic mounted ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon.  But we need your help!

More than a third of our Championship entries have been at Training Level - mainly people and horses new to our sport.  So whatever your level, get involved and let's make this year's competition a positive experience for everyone.  The Arizona Dressage Association, the Northern Arizona Dressage Chapter and the Tucson Dressage Club are working across the state to make this year's show a success.   If we can raise the money, we are striving to offer CASH AWARDS.  We appreciate your support.

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If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Miller at 602-930-7748.  Thank you.

TDC TAKES A FIELD TRIP TO GERMANY!

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could tell that Margret was having fun and loves to teach. What a pleasure!

Ellie Stine-Masek: I rode Glenda Toll's talented mare, Wjuanita, in the clinic. I needed to ask the mare for "more": more connection, more throughness, closing her more together from the hind-end. I suspected Wjuanita was ready to give "more," and Margret helped me confirm it.  I liked that she related to me at my level; she didn't patronize me. The feedback was appropriate for my level.

Sheila Pitt: When I asked Margret questions, she answered in easy-to-understand terms. She was thorough

and eager to be sure we understood the theory behind the corrections. She's a talented teacher as well as rider.

Andrea Hausner: I am new to dressage, and this was my first clinic. I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. I am German and so there was a good connection for me.

While Scarlett served a sumptuous luncheon, we had the opportunity to chat casually with Margret. She was very impressed with the quality of horses at the clinic. "I didn't expect such good quality horses but it was very nice for me." Someone asked her to list the top five most important aspects of dressage. This seemed to stump her for the

moment, and then her eyes sparkled while she smiled. "The number one thing is to relax and have fun. Don't be so serious all the time. And numbers 2 through 5: forget about them!"

Margret will be back in Arizona for the CARA Sporthorse Auction on November 3rd. She will be a demonstration rider showing off the horses offered for sale. Check it out! Prior to the Auction, Margret is tentatively scheduled to clinic at St. Georg Dressage on October 31^st and November 1^st.  Early reservations are important because there is a waiting list. TDC members will be given priority in registration. Auditors must also reserve a spot. Please contact Scarlett Fahrenson at (520)455-4751 for further information.