Entries Open Through May 30th for the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* June 13-16, 2013

Written by: Lindsay Y McCall

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Rancho Murieta, CA-  May 17, 2013– Entries are open through May 30, 2013 for Para-Equestrian Dressage riders interested in heading to California for the exciting Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3*. The Golden State Dressage Classic is scheduled June 13-16, 2013 at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. All Para-Dressage riders looking to qualify for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ Normandy are encouraged to attend this CPEDI3*. The Golden State Dressage Classic features top international dressage competition, impressive awards (including the famous “Jog” awards for Best Turnout), and an awe-inspiring facility. For more information about the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* please visit http://www.goldenstatedressage.com or contact Connie Davenport at davenport@saber.net.

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For questions about the 2013-2014 Para-Equestrian Dressage season please contact the USEF High Performance Director of the Para-Equestrian Discipline Laureen K. Johnson at (908) 326 – 1155 or e-mail lkjohnson@usef.org

For more questions about Para-Equestrian Dressage please contact Hope Hand at Hope@uspea.org or (610) 356-6481.

California Para-Equestrian Dressage rider Susan Treabess (Grade IV) and her mount Kam. Susan and Kam are planning to attend the Golden State Dressage CPEDI3* . Photo courtesy of Susan Treabess

2013 Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* Rancho Murieta, CA June 13-16, 2013:

Show Manager: Connie Davenport

Show Organizer:

Chair: Mrs. Connie Davenport (530) 265-0950

17930 Highway 20 East –

Nevada City, CA 95959 –

530.265.6259 Fax

COMMITTEE:

Chair: Mrs. Connie Davenport

Mr. Tim Postel

Ms. Jan Oakes (530) 756-8503

Website: http://www.goldenstatedressage.com

Murieta Equestrian Center

7200 Lone Pine Dr

Rancho Murieta 95683

916-985-7334

Entries may be mailed to:

Golden State Dressage

17930 Highway 20 East

Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone: 530-265-0950

Fax: 530-265-6259

E-mail: davenport@saber.net

Definite Entries: May 30, 2013

Ground Jury:

Alison King HK FEI-4* (president)

Lorraine Stubbs CAN FEI-4*

David Schmutz USA FEI-4*

FEI Chief Steward: Sandra Rafferty USA

FEI Technical Delegate: Alison King HK

CHIEF CLASSIFIER: Joanne Benjamin USA

CLASSIFIER: Marion Slatter Blistein CAN

FEI VETERINARY DELEGATE: Dr. Mike Tomlinson, DVM USA

Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* Schedule:

June 13, 2013- Horse Inspection 4:30 p.m.

June 14, 2013-Team Test Grade Ia, Ib, II, III, IV

June 15, 2013-Indivdual Test Ia, Ib, II, III, IV

June 16, 2013-Freestyle Championship Tests Grade Ia, Ib, II, III, IV

“The Jog” – Best Turnout Award:

One of the highlights of this show is the competition for the best presentation at the “jog”. Awards are typically given for:

BEST TURNOUT OF HANDLER – CDI 3* YJ U-25 & CPEDI 3*

BEST TURNOUT OF HORSE – CDI 3* YJ U-25 & CPEDI 3*

BEST OVERALL TURNOUT – CDI 3* YJ U-25 & CPEDI 3*

ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 2014 Qualification Criteria

Qualification Period:

Start: January 1, 2013

End: XXXX 2014 (TBD)

Qualifying Events:

Any CPEDI3* or CPEDI4* event during the qualification period in addition to the Paralympics Games 2012 London

Qualification Score:

All athlete/horse combinations must have attained (as a combination) a minimum 60% score attributed by the Ground Jury in a Team test or Individual Championship test one time.

Judges:

Minimum of 3 FEI PE5* or 4* judges of different nationalities