5/23 Applewood RESULTS

Judges: Lisa Schmidt, Debi Alimonti

Ashley has now received her scores for her ESDCTA Bronze Medal!

Jessie Kuc & Against All Odds
2nd Place              66.290%               First Level Test 3
2nd Place              61.333%               First Level MFS

Ashley Coleman & Duncan
3rd Place               60.000%               Training Level Test 3
                              57.321%                Training Level Test 2

5/20 Hidden Creek Dressage Show RESULTS

Judges: Marilyn Payne, S; Peggy Hipple, L

A complete list of results can be found on the Shows page of our website

Nemo & Company - Quadrille Team 
Holly Ahner, Alexandra Bielinski, Laurel Perweiler, Jessie Kuc
1st Place           79.423%           Basic Level Quadrille
Andrea Ashbey & Shkittles
Training Level Champion
Starter Level Reserve Champion
1st Place          75.000%            Training Level Test 1
1st Place          72.813%            Intro Test B
Jill Kuc & Ultimate
Second Level and Above Reserve Champion
1st Place          71.000%            Fourth Level MFS
1st Place          64.474%            Prix St. Georges
Joanne Pedone & Ziroko
Training Level Reserve Champion
1st Place          72.400%           Training Level Test 3
1st Place           67.857%          Training Level Test 2

Ed Kuc & Balladeer
First Level Champion
1st Place           67.759%           First Level Test 1
1st Place           66.613%           First Level Test 3

Laurel Perweiler & Starlight
1st Place          70.000%           Training Level Test 3
Laurel is now qualified for the NPASS Championships at Training Level

Becky Kuc & High Hopes
2nd Place         67.917%            Training Level Test 1
2nd Place         65.000%            Training Level Test 2
2nd Place         65.200%            Training Level Test 3
Becky is now qualified for the ESDCTA Championships at Training Level

Jessie Kuc & Against All Odds
2nd Place          62.419%            First Level Test 3
3rd Place           66.167%           First Level MFS
Jessie is now qualified for the NPASS Championships at First Level and MFS
Jessie is now qualified for the ESDCTA Championships at First Level and MFS

Becky Kuc & Rufus
1st Place            64.103%            Third Level Test 3
4th Place            65.167%            Third Level MFS
Becky is now qualified for the NPASS Championships at MFS
Becky is now qualified for the ESDCTA Championships at Third Level and MFS
Clara Mehnert & Sharp As A Tack
Second Level and Above Champion
1st Place            62.429%            Second Level Test 1
1st Place            65.715%            Second Level Test 3
Clara is now qualified for the ESDCTA Championships at Second Level
Grace Schierwagen & Duncan
2nd Place          69.200%             Training Level MFS
Grace is now qualified for the NPASS Championships at MFS
Jill Kuc & Grande I Am
1st Place            63.816%            Intermediare I

Holly Ahner & Redford's Big Mac
2nd Place           67.000%            Training Level Test 3

Judy Feller & Dolly
1st Place            66.250%             Intro Test A
2nd Place           68.125%             Intro Test B

Kylie John Klein & Impressive Sorcerer
3rd Place           65.830%            Training Level Test 1
4th Place            61.964%           Training Level Test 2
4th Place           60.000%            Training Level Test 3
Alexandra Bielinski & Skip, Zip and Zap
3rd Place          65.250%            Intro Test C
3rd Place          64.792%            Training Level Test 1

Haley Schierwagen & Starlight2nd Place          64.828%            First Level Test 1
2nd Place          61.613%            First Level Test 3
Ashley Coleman & Duncan
3rd Place           62.587%          Training Level Test 2
3rd Place           63.600%          Training Level Test 3
Melodie Higgins & Redford's Big Mac
6th Place             57.500%          Training Level Test 2

5/13 Bucks County Horse Park Horse Trials RESULTS

Judges: Kari Allen, L; Grace Ann Golden, L

Alyssa Wean & Oh Barney
2nd Place            30.000%             Clean Stadium, Clean Cross Country         (Avago)
Third Place after Dressage

Ed Kuc & Balladeer
11th Place          108.000% (28% after dressage)     Clean Stadium, 80 faults XC      (BN)
3rd Place after Dressage - Bally didn't like the water crossing!

5/6 Burgundy Hollow HT/CT - RESULTS

Judges: Susan Herster, L; Sherree Cushner, L

BALLY COMPLETED HIS FIRST HORSE TRIALS!

He even ended on his dressage score - clean cross country AND stadium!

Jessie Kuc & Against All Odds
2nd Place      38.000% , Clean stadium    (Starter CT)
Clear Round -  Additional Stadium Round

Ed Kuc & Balladeer
5th Place      38.600% , Clean stadium, Clean cross country     (Beginner Novice HT)

5/5 ESDCTA Youth Fix-A-Test Clinic at Hidden Creek

Judge/Clinician: Kelly Smaltz, L

On May 5th Hidden Creek held our annual ESDCTA Youth Fix-A-Test Clinic with clinician Kelly Smaltz. Six junior/young riders and two adults from Hidden Creek participated; each rider rode one of their tests in front of Kelly, had a half-hour long lesson, and then rode either the same test or a different one at the end of their ride. Every rider's scores remained consistent or improved with Kelly's help. Here are some highlights of the clinic:

Alexandra Bielinski & Skip, Zip and Zap
Training Level Test 1     
FIRST TEST: 70.417%      SECOND TEST: 72.500%
Alexandra is a new ESDCTA member and will be competing at Starter W/T/C this year. Kelly helped her to use quieter aids with Zip.


Becky Kuc & High Hopes
Training Level Test 3    
 FIRST TEST: 62.400%      SECOND TEST: 66.400%

Becky is bringing four-year-old Harley out at Training Level for the first time this year. Kelly helped Becky to push for a steadier connection and reach to the bridle.


Jessie Kuc & Against All Odds
Beginner Novice Test A     
FIRST TEST: 37.000% (63)      SECOND TEST: 33.500% (66.5)

Jessie and Thunder were preparing to ride Beginner Novice A as part of a Combined Test the following day. Kelly helped her improve the test by keeping Thunder's focus and connection.

Melodie Higgins & Redford's Big Mac
Training Level Test 2         
FIRST TEST: 59.643%       SECOND TEST: 64.286%

Melodie is showing Mac for the first time this year. Kelly helped her develop energy and bend and maintain a steady connection.


Haley Schierwagen & Starlight
First Level Test 3         
FIRST TEST: 59.677%      SECOND TEST: 63.226%

Haley and Starlight are gearing up to move up to First Level this year. Kelly helped Haley improve her position and better use the correct muscles for more effective riding.


Grace Schierwagen & Duncan
First Level Test 1         
FIRST TEST: 55.863%        SECOND TEST: 60.000%

Grace is trying First Level Test 1 for the first time at shows this year. Kelly helped her and Duncan to be more 'first level ready' with a steadier connection and stronger contact on the bit.


Daniella Corrente & Starlight
Training Level Test 1         
FIRST TEST: 59.167%      SECOND TEST: 62.500%

Daniella and Starlight are debuting at Starter W/T/C this year. Kelly helped Daniella develop a more correct "power position", as well as work on energy and bend.

Allison Roecker & I Found Nemo
Intro Tests A & B         
FIRST TEST: 58.750%       SECOND TEST: 58.750%

Allie is a new ESDCTA member planning to compete at Intro this year. Kelly helped her develop a "power position" to better control her opinionated little pony, complete with shoulders back and heels down! She taught her some great exercises to improve her position and control!

5/2 Flying Change Farm Dressage Show - RESULTS

Judge: Barbara Ebner

Jill Kuc & Ultimate
1st Place           67.500%            Fourth Level MFS
3rd Place          62.368%            Prix St. Georges

Becky Kuc & Rufus
3rd Place          62.895%            Third Level Test 1
4th Place                                     Third Level Test 3

Jill Kuc & Grande I Am
3rd Place          56.182%            Intermediare I