Dressage Program
THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY hosted theINTERCOLLEGIATE DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION (IDA) NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSAPRIL 18 - 19, 2009 The University of Findlay and its Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) team were the hosts of the 2009 IDA National Championships. The top twelve college Dressage teams in the nation competed on Saturday, April 18. The top 48 individual riders competed on Sunday, April 19. The 2009 competition was the eighth national championship for IDA. The University of New Hampshire won the team competition.For more information and complete results about the 2009 IDA National Championships, please click here.We wish to thank all of the participants, coaches, IDA Board Members, family members, friends and spectators for traveling to The University of Findlay to compete and attend.TEAM RESULTS1 The University of New Hampshire2 Virginia Intermont3 Delaware Valley College4 The University of Massachusetts5 Otterbein College6 Mount Holyoke College7 Lake Erie College8 Albion College9 The University of Florida10 The University of Findlay11 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo12 North Carolina State UniversityTEAM SPIRIT CHALLENGE - FRIDAY, APRIL 17 All of the participants were invited to decorate golf carts. Imaginations and creativity ran wild. After decorating the carts, there was a golf cart parade and obstacle course. Everyone had a great time!
The Friday evening welcome dinner was a Hawaiian Luau, complete with roasted pig and volcano cakes. The dinner was prepared by the UF Hospitality Management Program's Catering class, led by Paula Wolper. The dinner and decorations were absolutely wonderful!After the luau, we had the privilege of hearing world-renowned dressage rider and trainer - Betsy Steiner speak. The lecture hall was packed to capacity. Betsy was available all weekend to chat and sign books. This was a wonderful and rare opportunity. ALL OF THE EXTRASWe wanted all of our guests to have an enjoyable time while visiting The University of Findlay. During the lunch break on Saturday, the Golden Collar School for Dogs held a dog agility demonstration.We also hosted an Equine Art Show & Sale all weekend. Students and staff displayed their beautiful artwork. We were very fortunate to welcome local photographer - Margie Shoop of Inspiring Images. If you visit the James L. Child Equestrian Complex lobby, be sure to look for the two beautiful photographs that Margie generously donated. Former jockey, Frankie Lovato Jr., was here with his invention, The Equicizer. These mechanical horses are used by riders to build strength, skill, balance and flexibility. Frankie and his wife Sandy were available for demonstrations. People of all ages were willing to ride the horses.Shari Hart (owner of Core Fitness of Findlay) was in attendance all weekend to demonstrate and discuss Equilates yoga. Shari is a certified Equilates instructor.We had a great vendor area. There were several tack shops in attendance, along with a couple of local boutiques.
Concessions were available throughout the weekend from Dan's Deli, and local favorites -George House Coffee and Amigos Taco Shop.The official photographer for the event was Fairfield Photography from Pickerington, Ohio. Mike Price is an exceptional photographer. We were very fortunate to offer his services.SCHOLARSHIP FOR WINNING TEAMWe were very pleased to present The University of New Hampshire's team and their coach - Sarah Hamilton with a check for $1,000. for the UNH General Scholarship Fund. The scholarship money was generously donated by Cunningham & Cunningham Livestock Insurance Co. from Harriman, New York. Tom Cunningham is a huge supporter of the sport of dressage. SPONSORSPRIX ST. GEORGE LEVELFull Spectrum Tack Shop & Full Spectrum Friesian StableOwner - Denny GardnerFOURTH LEVELJPC Equestrian - Henri de Rivel SaddlesWyldewood Tack ShopDressage Today THIRD LEVELWhitson Properties - George WhitsonCunningham & Cunningham Livestock Insurance Co.Sidelines MagazineSmartPakPerri's LeatherDos Equine LLC - Jan GrimmSECOND LEVELSidelines SaddleryMichael & Mary Lou SimsInternational Riding Helmets (IRH)Mountain DewMargie Shoop PhotographyIntecUnited States Dressage Federation (USDF)FIRST LEVELAmerican Association of Equine PractitionersAlpaca Jack'sThe Bon Ton Stores - Elder BeermanBradley CaldwellBridlewood Farm - Barbara Schmidt, DVMClaybrook FarmsLanier CordellThe Czapiewski Family - Laurus StrategiesCowboy MagicCharles deKunffyDentyne Gum - Cadbury ProductsEquibrandEquus Now! Tack ShopFarnum Companies - Central Life SciencesFinish LineFleck WhipsFrederique's StudioTami HoagHodge's Badge CompanyHorseBooksEtc.comMasterson's Ace HardwareNuzzle PerfumeRichard & Kathy ParsonsDonna RainesJames ShawThe Silhouette ShopJohn & Cyndi SlattmanW.S. Badger Co., Inc.Leslie Webb Dressagewild horsefeathersTRAINING LEVELABC WarehouseAlliman Equine CenterSandra Pound ArthurCarolyn BanksMaryal BarnettNancy BurchettCitizens National BankThe Competitive Edge - Barbara FooseDansko, Inc.Decorations PlusDietsch Brothers, Inc.EquiliteFairfield PhotographyFerguson FarmsGift Horse BasketsThe Ginger HorseHawaii Tourism BoardHochstettlers Old MillHorseplay Products, LLCLane of Dreams FarmLittle Caesar's Pizza of FindlayOhio Division of Tourism & TravelPfizer Animal HealthScrambler Marie's of FindlayShapley's Equine Grooming ProductsJudy Reene SingerSuperior Cleaners & Furriers, Inc.Tractor Supply Co., of FindlayTwinkle Products, Inc.Uckele Health NutritionJulie VogelWolfie's NutsWood's Art GalleryWe would also like to thank the Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association of northwest Ohio. They were so generous with their time and support!Findlay's hometown newspaper, The Courier, did a fantastic job of covering IDA National Championships. We really appreciate the coverage they provided.We had blocks of hotel rooms set aside for IDA National Championships at several area hotels. We would like to thank the following hotels for offering special rates and exceptional service for our visiting competitors and spectators.Country Inn & Suites903 Interstate Dr.Findlay, OH 45840419-422-4200Holiday Inn Express941 Interstate Dr.Findlay, OH 45840419-420-1776Findlay Inn & Conference Center200 W. Main Cross Rd.Findlay, OH 45840419-422-5682TownePlace Suite by Marriott 2501 Tiffin Ave.Findlay, OH 45840419-425-9545Drury Inn & Suites820 Trenton Ave.Findlay, OH 45840800-325-0720Hampton Inn921 Interstate Dr.Findlay, OH 45840419-422-5252The following photos were taken by Mike Price of Fairfield Photography.
