Show for Cause, Ride for Cure, continued...
Center. I think increased attendance by the general public at the Dancing Horse Challenge and/or Gala and increased rider participation through bringing donations are the key.” Cherie Chauvin of Silver Spring beat the heat
by entering one class each day. A Ride for Life competitor for fi ve years and volunteer for six years, Cherie knows how important the cause is. “I ride in memory of my fi rst dressage in- structor, Joy Elizabeth Court, who lost her battle against breast cancer in 1997,” she said. Cherie competed in Second Level Test 1 and 2 and praised the judges for helpful feedback she could use for her second ride. Cherie commends the start of online dona- tions and also suggests adding a feature so rid- ers and sponsors can set a goal and track their donations online. “If you know you’re just a few hundred dollars off your $2,000 goal, you’re go- ing to push real hard to get there and will likely exceed your goal,” she stated. Rider participation is key for the show but
only 25% of riders competing participate in fund raising. Pat hopes for more rider partici- pation. “We have actually seen a slight decrease in the number of competitors who actually ‘Ride for Life’ and bring donations—well less than half of the competitors actually partici- pate, despite increased prizes and recognition that we are off ering,” Pat said.
Preparing for Ride For Life’s 10th Anniversary
She added, “T e zeal of the chairs of our Rider Donation Committee and dedication of those riders who do bring donations has kept us fi nancially in the same place. So perhaps rid- ers feel that their contribution is not necessary, that someone else is doing it. It would be so
continued... Touch of Class winner Jaralyn Finn
That Touch of Class by Carly Weilminster T e Maryland Horse Industry Board con-
ceived of the “Touch of Class Award” nearly a year ago to honor the many Maryland horses and people who achieve national and inter- national prominence. On June 21, 2012 the MHIB presented fi ve outstanding individuals with this prestigious award. T ree riders were honored for their dedica- tion to the discipline of dressage and success both nationally and internationally: Christine Betz of T urmont, Jaralyn Finn of Poolesville and Susanne Hassler of Chesapeake City. Scott Hassler of Cecil County was honored for his phenomenal training and coaching ability at the national level, as well as his infl uence in and commitment to the dressage community. Royal Prince, a stallion at Hilltop Farm in Cecil County, was also honored for his achievements in the dressage arena and outstanding contribution to the breeding industry. Suzanne Hassler is a U.S. Dressage Federation Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist. She is a seasoned international competitor, scoring the highest-placing result for the U.S. in the World Championships for Young Horses in Germany in 2004, which remains the highest U.S. placing to date. Suzanne continually impresses those around her with her dedication and love of the sport. Her experience and successes overseas, as well as in the U.S., make her a valuable member of the Maryland dressage community. Suzanne’s passion for continuing the breeding and training of fi rst-class dressage horses has made a huge impact on the success of competition mounts across the U.S. Suzanne and her husband Scott own and run Hassler Dressage based in Chesapeake City. Christine Betz is also a USDF Gold, Silver, and
Award winners Christine Betz with Scott and Su- zanne Hassler
Bronze medalist. Christine regularly competes and teaches many diff erent levels of riders and horses in a variety of disciplines. Christine has received recogni- tion at the Grand Prix level for her outstanding record aboard her own horse, Catus. Focusing on the needs of each individual horse she rides, she continually thrives in the competition world, getting the most out of each of her mounts. Her love for dressage continues to be recognized by the community to which she dedicates her life. She has trained with Janna Dyer and Debbie McDonald, to whom she attributes much of her suc-
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