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• Results for the August QSLB Peveril Farm Gold/Silver shows and the August QSLB Peveril Farm Bronze show are posted.
• Entries for the September QSLB final shows of the season at Evergreen Farm close on the 28th of August, get your entries in early!
• Stephen Clarke, world renowed trainer and FEI dressage judge, is coming to Western Ottawa (Arnprior) on October 23, 24 2010 at Green Glen Farm: http://www.greenglenfarm.com/. Please see the CADORA Inc. website for full clinic details: http://www.cadora.ca/
  
  Stephen Clarke is an excellent clinician and pays special attention to the auditors so they understand what is going on as the horse/rider perform various movements and training exercises. A must see for all judges as well, as Stephen gives great insight into what is right/wrong about certain movements and helps educate the judges in this respect. The Saturday session is combined with the CADORA Inc AGM luncheon where Stephen Clarke will be available for questions.
  
  This clinic is being organized by CADORA Inc, please address all enquiries to CADORA INC, Elizabeth Robinson erobinson@jravideo.com 905-640-1720.
  
  You need to be a CADORA Inc member (not just a local dressage club member) to be eligible to ride in the clinic and to be eligible for the “member” auditor rates. You can join CADORA Inc through your local CADORA Group if you are not yet a CADORA member.
   

• Results for the July QSLB Doornekamp Farm Gold/Silver shows and the July QSLB Doornekamp Farm Bronze show are posted.

• Results for the June QSLB Doornekamp Farm Bronze show are posted. 
• Ride times for all Doornekamp Farm shows on July 3rd and 4th will be posted on Wednesday June 30th.
• Check out the classifieds, lots of new ads!

• Results for the June QSLB Evergreen Farm Gold/Silver shows are posted.  Check back for the June QSLB Doornekamp Farm Bronze show results.
• Ride times for the QSKB Gold, Silver and Bronze shows at Doornekamp Farm July 3 and 4 will be posted Wednesday, June 30th.
• Results from Blainville June 18th to 20th.
• Follow our Canadian team on Robert Dover's blog.

• Ride times for the Silver Gold show at Evergreen Farm on Saturday June 12 and the Bronze show at Doornekamp Farm on Sunday June 13 will be posted next week, please check back.
• Please note that entries for the first shows have been *extremely* heavy and NO entries received past the closing date were accepted. Get your entries in early to avoid disappointment.
• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held Jan. 26th, 2010.
• Ride times for the Palgrave Spring in to Dressage competition from June 4 to 6 are now posted.
• Upcoming clinics in our area Centered Riding Instructor's Course with Sue Leffler Part 1 (Oct 1,2,3) Fall Balimo/Riding Clinic with Eddo Hoekstra/Joan Adler (October 9, 10) Centered Ridng Instructor's Part 2 / Update Course with Sue Leffler (Nov 18,19,20,21 www.joanadler.ca.

• Prize list now posted!

• KLDA and Dressage Canada present a one day seminar 'Introduction to the Performance Enhancement Training' on Saturday March 13th, Peterborough Navy Club, 8:30 to 5, fee $45.  Registration form. This seminar is geared toward equestrian sport but open to all sport enthusiasts and is eligible for NCCP coaching hours.

• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held Nov. 10th, 2009.
• Bronze show has been added on Sunday June 13th thanks to the Doornekamp's for offering the show site and Diane Cuddy and Cathy Colwell for organizing - shows take much work and many volunteers.
• "The Rider's Edge" - BalimoTM Workshop with Joan Adler. An opportunity for riders to discover more about BalimoTM bodywork. Group warm-up, interactive talk on BalimoTM principles, and active participation in BalimoTM exercises promises to make this an exciting and fun learning experience. Contact information: Joan Adler 613 399-5205 www.joanadler.ca is my website or email: jpa@kos.net
• Clinic with John MacPherson at Evergreen Farm on Sunday June 13th - open to all.  Please contact Karen Cullum for further details or to register.
• Prize list is out for approval, check back as it should be posted shortly.
• Have you joined QSLB yet? Please print out the 2010 membership form and join today.
   

• Next board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26th, 7 pm at the home of Sheri Doornekamp, 588 Scotland Road, Odessa.  All are welcome.
• Short Course Eventing Series in 2010.  At present the dates we have are:
  May 16 2010 Emerald Meadows Farm Contact : Allison at EmeraldMeadowsFarm@hotmail.com
  June 6 2010 Corner-Stone-Farm Contact: Cathy at Corner_stone_farm@hotmail.com
  July 11 2010 Costalotta Farm costalotta.farm@gmail.com
  August 8 2010 Charlestone Lake Riding School Contact Wendy wendyandpaul@1000island.net
  Sept. 26 2010 Corner-Stone -Farm Contact: Cathy at Corner_stone_farm@hotmail.com
  Oct. 17 2010 Emerald Meadows Farm Contact : Allison at EmeraldMeadowsFarm@hotmail.com
  Year end awards Banquet dates to follow when location is known.

• 2010 QSLB show dates and locations have been posted.  Check back for the prize list, hopefully available towards the end of January. 
• To name a few of the changes to the 2010 QSLB show season: 1) in keeping with the policy at the majority of dressage shows in the area, Coggins' test will no longer be required at any QSLB shows. 2) administration fees for non-QSLB members have risen to $25 per show (administration fees for QSLB members remain unchanged at $10). 3) Shows will no longer be test of choice - classes/tests available at each show will be published in the prize list.
• Following the overwhelmingly positive response to last year's Bronze Championship Show, QSLB will once more be offering a Bronze Championship Show at Evergreen Farm in September.  However, there *will* be some changes to the rules for this show so please read the prize list carefully.
• QSLB is a non-profit organization, wholly run by volunteers. The sitting Board of Directors do their very best to provide what they believe the membership want. Your membership $$ enable the group to run shows, clinics and other events.  Please print out the 2010 membership form and join today and keep *your* club operating.
• If you won a year-end award but were not present at the banquet and have not yet received it, please email Cathy Colwell at corner_stone_farm@hotmail.com to arrange pick up.

• QSLB year end awards were handed out on November 22nd at the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee.  Congratulations to all!
• 2010 QSLB memberships are now due.  Join now and enjoy the many benefits of membership - reduced administration fees for all QSLB shows (note: these fees will be increasing in 2010 for non-members, eligibility for QSLB year end awards and participation in QSLB clinics, QSLB lending library.  Your membership fees help fund this website, shows, and other membership benefits so please, join now.
• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held Sept. 15, 2009. 
• Check back for 2010 show details, to follow.

• Cadora Ontario has posted final Silver standings.  Congratulations to all QSLB members who competed on the Silver circuit!
• Meet the Athletes & Take Home a Souvenir at the Royal Winter Fair When: Thursday November 12, 2009 Where: Equine Canada Booth, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.  Meet some of Canada's top FEI Junior and Young Riders, including members of the 2009 NAJYRC Gold Medal FEI Junior Team, from 4:00pm - 4:30pm. Collectable autograph cards available! Meet some of Canada's top Grand Prix riders from 4:30pm - 5:00pm. Copies of the 2010 Dressage Canada calendar will be available to purchase for $15 at the Equine Canada Booth for the athletes to sign.
•  Toronto to host 2015 Pan American Games!
  The Pan American Games will be returning to Canada in 2015 with the equestrian events taking place at the Palgrave Equestrian Park.
• Next board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 7 pm at the home of Sheri Doornekamp, 588 Scotland Road, Odessa.  All are welcome.

• QSLB Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet at the Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 3L1 Canada on Sunday, November 22, 12:00 PM

Hello Members, and other supporters of the horse community,
You are warmly invited to QSLB Dressage Club's annual awards banquet and annual general meeting. Please plan to attend, meet other horse people and current club members, bring your ideas and suggestions to help our club grow. New ideas and more directors are needed.

Activities start at 12 noon and end approximately 3 pm. Lunch is potluck. All plates and cutlery will be provided. The Club is sponsoring the Refreshments. ( pop, tea, coffee) Look forward to seeing you there! Please contact us with any questions.
Cathy Colwell or Roberta Zurrer, QSLB
613-547-3735 or 613-396-6110

Link to Evite and to RRSP

• QSLB Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet Sunday November 22nd Potluck at Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee.  Mark your calendar!
• THE ROYAL WINTER FAIR 5th ANNUAL DAY TRIP - NOVEMBER12, 2009 $105.00 per person Price includes: Escorted round-trip motorcoach transportation Admission with Level II Seating ,taxes and gratuities Tickets to evening show, including:
  * Dressage Musical Freestyle* International Show Jumping *
  * Team Challenge*
  * Trick Riding spectacular *
  To book contact: PAMELA NUNN 613 924-1560 or 613 530-0602 Email: pamron@ripnet.com  BOOKING DEADLINE OCT 05 - Please note a minimum number of participants is required to operate this program! Pamela Nunn, 1468 County Rd 8, RR 1 Toledo, Ontario K0E 1Y0

• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held July 21, 2009. 
• Results for the Sept. QSLB Evergreen Farm shows are posted.
• Check back for details on the QSLB Year-end Awards and Annual General Meeting.

• Next board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 7 pm at the home of Roberta Zurrer, 683 Belleville Road, Deseronto.  VERY IMPORTANT - 2010 show offerings must be submitted to Equine Canada by Sept. 30th 2009. Therefore, dates, levels and locations will be decided at this meeting. All are welcome.
• Pleasant Bay Stable announces: Fall Balimo™ Clinic  Saturday, September 19, 2009  location: 19100 Loyalist Parkway, Prince Edward County 613 399-5205 (please leave message if no answer Registration Form for Riders/Auditors + information available from website: www.joanadler.ca, email: jpa@kos.net. Registration deadline: September 10th. Payment must accompany registration forms.  This clinic is a unique opportunity for riders to participate in a ½ hr. unmounted Balimo™ session with Joan Adler, followed by a mounted riding lesson with Eddo Hoekstra, Bereiter FN. They will be following a similar format (working with Joan to warm up & unblock problem areas using various Balimo™ exercises, just prior to riding lesson with Eddo), as proved to be successful in the spring.

• Results for the August QSLB Peveril Farm shows are posted.
• Entries for the Sept. 12th QSLB Silver and Gold Show at Evergreen Farm close on August 22nd. Entries for the Sept. 13th QSLB Bronze Show and Championship at Evergreen Farm close on August 30th.  PLEASE get your entries in As Soon As Possible - we have been *swamped* with entries this year and do not want you to be disappointed.
• Silver Championships, Eastern Division, are at Starlit Farm, Richmond on Sunday, Sept. 13th.  Prize list is posted at Cadora-Ontario.
• Ontario Gold Championships are at Saddlewood on Sept. 5 and 6th. Prize list is posted at KLDA.

• Results for the July QSLB shows are posted.
• Details and entry forms for the Bronze show and Championship at Evergreen Farm on September 13th are posted. PLEASE, if you have ANY questions regarding your entry for this show, email qslbinfo@gmail.com.
• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held April 28, 2009. 
• 4 day Centered Riding Clinic for your membership. The clinic is coached by Peggy Brown Level IV, Oct 15,16,17,18th at Monaghan Heights Stables just outside Peterborough. Students fees $350 Coaches fees $550. Boarding of your horse and all your meals are included. Reserve your place now by contacting Leona Lambert Spence at 705-939-6780.

• Entries for June shows closed June 28th, avoid disappointment and get your entry in on time. Unfortunately, because of large numbers of entries, some competitors that were late submitting their entries for the May shows were turned away. Don't let this happen to you! Please note all entries should be sent to: J. Andersen, 2596 Wilton Road, RR #1, Yarker, ON K0K 3N0.
• Please note: there will be a canteen at the QSLB Bronze show on July 19th selling burgers, hot dogs, drinks and baked goods.
• Results for the June QSLB shows at Misty Ayr Stables are posted.
• Results for the Spring into Dressage show at Palgrave are posted.
• Results for the Blainville Summer Classic show are posted.
• Results for the Blainville International Classic show are posted.
• Midsummer Balimo™ Bodywork Session Clinician: Joan Adler, Balimo™ Instructor & EC Coach Location: Pleasant Bay Stable, Consecon, ON Fee: $75.00 Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Focus of the day is on Balimo™ Bodywork and Balimo™ unmounted exercises. Learn about the areas of your body which are restricting fluid movement; then learn the exercises to help create better flexibility & movement. Includes discussion & group warm up. Suitable for all disciplines & levels of riders. Folks recovering from injuries have enjoyed the benefits of this Bodywork! Inquire if in doubt. Yoga mat and comfortable dress are necessary. Discover one of Heike Kemmer's best kept secrets - she does Balimo™ Bodywork daily! Info: www.joanadler.ca.

• Entries for June shows close May 16th, avoid disappointment and get your entry in on time. Unfortunately, because of large numbers of entries, some competitors that were late submitting their entries for the May shows were turned away. Don't let this happen to you! Please note all entries should be sent to: J. Andersen, 2596 Wilton Road, RR #1, Yarker, ON K0K 3N0.
• Results for the May QSLB shows are posted.
• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held Mar. 24/09. 

• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held Feb. 24/09.  Next board meeting Tuesday, April 28th, 7 pm at the home of Roberta Zurrer, 683 Belleville Road, Deseronto - all welcome!
• Thank you to Barnmice for providing a forum for QSLB members to discuss topics of interest to them.  In order to post topics, please join the QSLB group.
• Entries for the QSLB Silver/Gold show at Evergreen Farm and the QSLB Bronze show at Misty Ayr Stables close on April 18th.
• Video pick of the week, Debbie McDonald and Brentina performing their GP freestyle in 2008.  Love the music!
• THE OTTAWA AREA DRESSAGE GROUP proudly presents: Steffen Peters Clinic May 1, 2 and 3, 2009 at Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) Musical Ride Arena, 1 Sandridge Rd, Ottawa, ON.  Go to OADG website for more information.
• Toronto CADORA is pleased to present: Chris Irwin: "Developing the Happy Dressage Horse the Chris Irwin Way" April 4 and 5 at Pine Ridge Farm in King City.  Go to Toronto Cadora website for more information.
• Jane Savoie Clinic June 6th and 7th at Northern Equestrian Centre in Ottawa.  Contact Trish at troberts@newcap.ca

• QSLB Prize list and entry forms now posted.  Copies will be mailed to members, have you joined yet?  Entries close for the first shows in May (Silver/Gold May 9th at Evergreen Farm in Glenburnie, Bronze May 10th at Misty Ayr Stables in Stirling) in just over a month.
• KLDA Gold show at Saddlewood in Bethany is May 1, 2, 3, prize list is posted.
• Equivents Gold show at NNEP in Ottawa is May 15, 16, 17, prize list is posted.
• Short Course Eventing – At Corner Stone Farm, Kingston June 14, 2009 INTRODUCTION TO EVENTING 8:30 a.m. Sunday , June 14, 2009. Come out and try this new sport which compliments the sport of Horse Trials! Called ‘Short Course Eventing’, it expands the Combined Test concept to include cross-country type fences in an expanded stadium course.  For more information, http://www.corner-stone-farm.com/

• Please join our QSLB Cadora group on Barnmice.  This will provide members with a forum to discuss items of interest to all.  And while there, enjoy watching our own Olympians Ashley Holzer and Pop Art riding their freestyle.  
• "Clinic with Eddo Hoekstra (Bereiter) & Balimo instructor Joan Adler"
  Date: May 16 & 17 Clinicians: Eddo Hoekstra (Bereiter) & Joan Adler (Balimo instructor) - are teaming up for a unique spring clinic! Location: Pleasant Bay Stables, Prince Edward County, Ontario Cost: $110.00 per rider/day - includes unmounted Balimo session $20.00 for auditing/day For further information, contact Joan Adler at www.joanadler.ca, (613) 399-5205 or e-mail jpa@kos.net
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• Sunday April 5th dressage clinic with Eddo Hoekstra at Cedar Rails Farm in Belleville. Excellent learning opportunity for all levels of riders and horses. $100.00 50 min private session. Email: Josslyn@handsonequine.net to book a spot or get more information.

• Prize list is with Equine Canada for approval, check back as it should be posted within a week.
• Next board meeting Tuesday, Mar. 24th, 7 pm at the home of Roberta Zurrer,  683 Belleville Road, Deseronto - all welcome! 
• Minutes from all meetings (once accepted as correct at the subsequent meeting) will be posted on the website, click HERE for minutes from the meeting held Jan. 13/09.

Friday, 20 February 2009

• Next board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7 pm at the home of Roberta Zurrer,  683 Belleville Road, Deseronto - all welcome! 
• Eddo Hoekstra is going to be coming to a barn in Belleville for clinics in case people are interested. Clinic cost is $100.00 for a 50 minute private session. If anyone is interested they can contact josslyn@handsonequine.net.
• 2009 NATIONAL DRESSAGE SYMPOSIUM.  Don’t miss this educational opportunity with Ellen Bontje and Christoph Hess!  The Dressage Canada Coaching Committee is excited and pleased to offer the Canadian Dressage Community a fantastic educational opportunity with clinicians ELLEN BONTJE & CHRISTOPH HESS. Ellen, will bring her competitive skills and classical training techniques together for this three-day traveling symposium. She will ride, coach, train and lecture. Mr. Hess, will address the philosophy and psychology of training horses with the goal of producing upper level dressage horses. Horses at various stages of their training and development will be presented and discussed. Active participation from auditors will be strongly encouraged during the symposium, while during the clinic days, Mr. Hess will be focused on the riders.  RCRA (Royal Canadian Riding Academy), Cedar Valley, Ontario - October 26th, 27th & 28th. Click HERE for more information.
• Now is the time to be reading and memorizing your tests for the 2009 season.  All tests are available free of charge for download from Equine Canada, click HERE.

• Well, finally, membership information and show dates are posted! Click HERE for membership information and HERE for preliminary show information.  Join QSLB and support dressage in your area - benefits include: reduced administration fees for QSLB shows, eligibility for year-end awards, ability to participate in QSLB-organized clinics, newsletter, website, video library.