White Fences News

Congratulations to Barbie Piccinni and Royal Tango on their wins:
9th in USDF Musical Freestyle at Grand Prix for 2009
16th - 2009 USDF Horse of the Year at Grand Prix
4th - 2009 USDF, KWPN at Grand Prix

Congratulation to my Students:

Daemie Laves and her horse Soho for achieving her USDF Bronze Medal

Carol Riazzi and her horse Phoenix for achieving her USDF Bronze Medal

Jennifer Blank and and her horse Austin for achieving her USDF Bronze Medal

Amie Pala and and her horse Broer for achieving her USDF Bronze Medal

Dennis Riddlemoser and and his horse Shakespeare for achieving his USDF Bronze Medal

Congratulations, All of you!!

Dennis Riddlemoser and and his horse Shakespeare - Photo by LaurieVirkstis.com

Act now to take advantage of the discounted pricing for the 2009 Adequan/USDF National Convention and Symposium, December 2 through December 6!

Start the week by attending three days of business and education, with famous speakers discussing topics such as: Finding Emotional Balance, Jane Savoie; Dealing with Conflict, Tom Blackwood; and Balanced Rider -Balanced Horse, Hilary Clayton. Participate in the incredible Silent Auction, which benefits the Youth Executive Board Scholarship Fund. Attend the Board of Governors General Assembly (BOG), and have a chance to win an eclectic gift basket from Group Membership Organizations (GMOs) throughout the nine Regions.
Complete the week by attending two days of Symposium beginning the morning of Saturday, December 5. During Symposium the main topic will be "Communication between Horse and Rider" featuring Olympian, Jan Brink. Watch and learn as riders from beginning to advanced levels demonstrate their performance improvements while being coached by Jan.

Also during the Symposium, there will be a Trade Fair where you can browse around and check out a wide variety of some of the best equestrian gifts available in the world.

For more information on all of the other events, including the Friday night Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, the current Agenda, or the Schedule of Fees, please visit the USDF Web site. Register on or before November 9 to receive the discount price. Make your hotel reservations by November 9 at the Renaissance Hotel to receive the USDF group rate.

We hope to see you in Austin, TX!

Register Here

Tango in 2009 was 4th in the nation in the KWPN for Grand Prix and 16th in the Nation for Horse of the Year at Grand Prix!

Barbie is spending a month in California riding with Steffen Peters - looks like they're having fun!

Winner of the $7000.00 FEI Freestyle April 2009 with a score of 75.2%. Barbie Piccinni and Royal Tango were also Grand Prix Champions with a score of 71.2%. Royal Tango is an 11 year old KWPN Dutch Warmblood by Contango. He is ridden and trained by Barbie Piccinni of White Fences Equestrian Center in Manor, Texas.

AUSTIN DRESSAGE UNLIMITED invites you to be our guest at the inaugural celebration and membership drive of a new Chapter of the USDF GMO Alamo Dressage Association to be based in the Austin, TX area.

"BAND IN THE BARN"

DATE: Saturday, November 8, 2008

TIME: 6:00-9:00 pm

PLACE: White Fences Equestrian Center, Manor, TX

Directions to White Fences

ADU’s mission is to “promote education in the dressage community while encouraging advancement towards goals through a mutual support among friends.”

All dressage enthusiasts are invited to attend and learn more about this new organization. The event will feature:

• Live Band
• Wine Tasting
• Catered Dinner
• Silent Auction
• Presentation of proposed programs for 2009
• Recognition of USDF medalists and
• Equine Professionals

Join us and see what all the buzz is about with this exciting new GMO in Austin.
Opportunities for Charter Donors and Charter Members Available.

Please RSVP by October 31 to: Lori Snider at lasnider488@austin.rr.com

Please indicate if you are a USDF medalist to receive special recognition. Also indicate if you are a licensed official (judge or TD) , L graduate, Certified Instructor, Trainer, Barn Owner, Breeder, Equine Health Professional, etc. so that we may introduce you.

Look forward to seeing you. " Be there or be square."