Hoodies are in for those of you who ordered.  Please contact Doreen @ dschaefer@accesscomm.ca or call (306) 565-2360 to arrange pickup or delivery.  Thanks to all who ordered!!

Nominate your coach for an Equine Canada National Certified Coaching Award.  

The Equine Canada National Coaching Awards recognize coaches and instructors from all disciplines and levels who exemplify the coaching and teaching practices of the National Coaching Certification Program. 

Deadline for Nominations is December 7th - midnight.

For more information:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Nominate-Your-Coach-for-an-Equine-Canada-National-Certified-Coaching-Award---Appel-de-candidatures-d-entra-neurs-pour-les-prix-n.html?soid=1102707527364&aid=FDHvHC9mgRI

Sealed bids were accepted for the old dressage ring, letterboxes and the old trailer from October 31st through to November 16th.  Reserve bid was $50 for each.
 
It was announced at the AGM meeting this morning that the highest bidder for the old dressage ring was Deb Flegal at $200.  The  highest bidder for the letterboxes was Deb Flegal at $100.  And the only bidder for the old trailer was Bruce Bolingbroke at the reserve bid of $50.

Thank you!!!

 
President:            Pat Michael
 
Vice-President:     Loreen Larson

Secretary:                Charlene Roenspiess

Treasurer:                Ron Schneider
 
 Directors:                Shannon Sluser            
                                       Leah Gibney-McCullough
                                       Dawn Meisner-Chorney
                                       Tyler Chiddenton
                                       Joanne Wood

Brunch will be served as early as 10:30 a.m. in the meeting room  (Jade Room located near front door).  Meeting will begin at noon.  Royal Executive Hotel (formerly West Harvest Inn) - 4025 Albert Street.  See you there!

Here are some pictures of the old R.D.D.A. Trailer and Letterboxes that are up for sale.  There is some roof damage to the trailer as shown in one picture.  There are 12 letterboxes with letters on opposite sides.  They are approximately 3 1/2' to 4' high.  The base is approximately 1 1/2' wide.  Again, reserve bids are $50 for each - all bids are sealed.  Email bids to dschaefer@accesscomm.ca by November 16, 2012.

The goal of the Saskatchewan Dressage Development Association is to provide a strong support system for riders interested in the sport of dressage.   In the spirit of this commitment, the SDDA is pleased to offer the high performance grants to competitive riders throughout Saskatchewan.  The following criteria will be applied to each application:

- Current Equine Canada Sport License holder.

- Current individual member of Saskatchewan Horse Federation.

- Participation in at least one Equine Canada dressage show in Saskatchewan. 

- Competitors with scores at third level or above will be given consideration prior to scores at lower levels. Should there not be four
riders to qualify at third level or above, lower levels will be considered if competitors participated at out of province competitions.

- Greater consideration will be given to riders that participated in regional, national or international championships.
  
- At least one grant will be given to a young rider (age 21 and under). Full time professionals are not eligible unless they are
riding their own horse and do not have other forms of sponsorship for that horse.  Such situations will be scrutinized individually as the situation arises.

-  Be good ambassadors for Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Horse Federation – behaviour and conduct that is befitting of
athletes representing this province.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please submit the following application: including a riding resume from the past twelve months (including supporting receipts), and an annual training, coaching, and competition plan for your horse rider combination for the coming year.  (Must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2012).